KOHLER

Brand snapshot. Founded in 1873; one of the “big three” with deep U.S. distribution, parts availability, and service infrastructure. Faucets typically carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty (residential). kohlercompany.com+1

Strengths

• Long service life and nationwide parts support; KOHLER Assist portal documents product support and warranties. Kohler Assist

• Lifetime Limited Warranty on faucets (PDF & portal). kohler+1

• Design leadership (colors/finishes, e.g., recent heritage-color reissues). Better Homes & Gardens+1

Weaknesses

• Higher average price than Moen/Delta; some product lines carry only 1-year coverage (non-faucet categories), so check item-specific warranty. My Plumbing DIY+1

What customers consistently say

• Strong service/warranty fulfillment anecdotes (replacement parts sent under warranty) on ConsumerAffairs; retailer ratings on Lowe’s commonly 4.5–4.8/5 for current bathroom faucets. ConsumerAffairs+1

Good for: Long-term reliability, easy service/parts, timeless designs.
Not ideal for: Ultra-tight budgets.

Sources: KOHLER warranty portal & PDFs, KOHLER history, ConsumerAffairs, Lowe’s ratings. Lowe’s+4Kohler Assist+4kohler+4