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Customer Reviews for KOHLER Fairfax Single Hole Single-Handle Mid-Arc Water-Saving Bathroom Faucet in Oil-Rubbed Bronze

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Model #K-12181-2BZ

Store SKU #1000481064

  • 1-hole installation
  • Metal pop-up drain and tailpiece included
  • Premium material and ceramic disc valves exceed industry standard

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  • 91% recommend this product
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I love this faucet! Great quality and beautiful! Classic design. I love the enamel hot/cold butto...
I love this faucet! Great quality and beautiful! Classic design. I love the enamel hot/cold button. I had a plumber install it with the new plumbing and we have had it for a couple of weeks now.
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Better than anything we found in stores, and believe me we searched. The Fairfax is heavy, shiny ...
Better than anything we found in stores, and believe me we searched. The Fairfax is heavy, shiny and works perfectly! Didn't really want to spend this much on a faucet, but I'm glad we did. Love the single faucet so that water can be turned with my wrist (if my hands are really dirty-which happens often ( ;. Bought this for a very small bathroom which lacks much style. This faucet makes up for the lackluster space. If I had to say something negative, it was with the packaging, not the faucet. The Kohler box arrived partially open. It was not shipped in an outer box. We were afraid to look inside for fear of scratches or missing parts. We were very lucky. Everything was okay but it could have turned out very differently. Thank you Kohler. (but please try to lower the price) Thank you Home Depot for quick shipment.
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I only buy kohler faucets.
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The Fairfax's styling paired with the Devonshire pedestal sink nicely.
The faucet really makes the Devonshire pedestal sink look good. I installed this in 2004. The city water lines have been repaired several times before the old cast iron lines from a couple centuries ago were changed. I have been careful to run the outside faucet to clear as much debris from repairs and line upgrades as possible --when I knew that the lines were worked on--and neither this faucet or the Kohler Cimmaron's fill valves were harmed.
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    Beautiful and modern.
    I replaced the sinks and faucets in my new “older” home. Went with Kohler as other brands were not of the quality I wanted. So glad I did!
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    Great quality
    This faucet is of very high quality. It fits beautifully into our bathroom.
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      Great design for now and the future
      I put faucets of this design in in my house 20 years ago and, being an architect, I wanted something that looked stylish but would endure well with time. This design has done just that.
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      New Bathroom fixtures
      I ordered a bathroom faucet and shower faucet and trim kit. I absolutely love the looks of them. They definitely are not cheaply made either.
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      Did not include needed items
      Get all the way through installation to find that I need an aerator removal tool (not included of course). Attempting without, because the local Home Depot doesn’t carry said tool, caused damage and non removal of aerator. Also not included the one hole apron. Premium cost with sub par service. I don’t know whether to blame Home Depot or Kohler but 170 ish faucet should not be this poorly thought out.
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      Response from Kohler Product ExpertMar 30, 2021
      Hi Remocran, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble removing your aerator. The Fairfax faucet does not need an aerator removal tool to unscrew the aerator. It can simply be unthreaded, turning it counter clockwise to remove. You can do this by hand or with a strap wrench. Please email us directly at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com with any questions. Thank you. -Sarah S., Kohler Customer Service
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        This is a great looking faucet that comes with a lifetime warranty from Kohler. It was very easy ...
        This is a great looking faucet that comes with a lifetime warranty from Kohler. It was very easy to install which is a plus for a homeowner like me.
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        Easy to install, works nicely, this is a second installation...
        Easy to install, works nicely, this is a second installation of the same product. Your delivery was fast. Thanks
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        Everything included and ready to install-easy job!...
        Everything included and ready to install-easy job!
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        Sticking with Quality
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Waited to order online when I couldn’t find this faucet in stock at local stores. My previous faucet lasted 17 years & that kind of longevity is exactly what I’m looking for when it comes to maintaining my home!
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        Excellent reach in my small, round bathroom sink....
        Excellent reach in my small, round bathroom sink. Easy use. Nice design.
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        Simple to install, seems pretty sturdy and works fine. Tiny...
        Simple to install, seems pretty sturdy and works fine. Tiny drip if the handle isn't shut off in the neutral position though. It looks great, although time will tell how long the cartridge inside lasts before I have to hunt it down.
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        We returned the unit. Our plumber was able to change...
        We returned the unit. Our plumber was able to change the cartridge in our existing Fairfax Faucet
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        water is very slow coming out of faucet. Do not like plunger. Should be a thing of the past.
        water is very slow coming out of faucet. Do not like plunger. Should be a thing of the past.
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        Response from Kohler Product ExpertAug 5, 2020
        Hi Joe, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to hear you aren't happy with the water flow and plunger on your new Fairfax bathroom faucet. The water flow should provide a 1.2 gal/min (4.5 l/min) maximum flow rate [max at 60 psi (4.14 bar)]. We suggest checking this by timing the fill a measuring cup. You should be able to fill 2-1/2 cups of water in approximately 7-8 seconds. If your faucet isn't producing this much water, the issue could be caused the valve. Please email our team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com for additional assistance. It's important to us that you are able to use and enjoy your Kohler faucet! -Sincerely, Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
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        Response from Kohler Product ExpertJun 25, 2020
        Hi HomeDepotCustomer, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to read you aren't completely satisfied with your Fairfax bathroom faucet. We put a lot of thought into our products, so it is unfortunate that we did not meet your expectations. We would like to connect with you to learn more about your experience and find a way to help! Please email our Customer Service team directly at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com for additional assistance. Thank you. –Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
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        My son installed with no problems and it is working...
        My son installed with no problems and it is working just fine
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        This order was a replacement of the original Fairfax installed...
        This order was a replacement of the original Fairfax installed 20 years ago. I think 20 years for the most used faucet in the house is a great testament to this product. The only sad thing is the outside appearance of the original was as beautiful as the day it was installed.
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        I haven’t used it yet. My project is on...
        I haven’t used it yet. My project is on hold. I’m having a new countertop installed, which is also on hold because of the virus. I am keeping the faucet to use at a later date.
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        Beautiful design. Excellent form and function....
        Beautiful design. Excellent form and function.
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        I ordered this faucet to match the other bathroom fixture....
        I ordered this faucet to match the other bathroom fixture. It’s a great looking faucet, with Kohler quality
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