The Moen 5995SRS Arbor is a mid-range kitchen faucet. It has a lot of features that make it a must-buy product for any kitchen. It is also very medium priced. The finishing is just astounding. It is so well designed that it may attract buyers who are looking for the same features and design on higher-priced kitchen faucets.
It has a safe docking system, which tightly keeps it in place when not in any use. Its finishing makes it water spot and fingerprint-proof.
It will always look brand new, no matter how many people use it on a daily basis. It has no reports of malfunctioning or hanging because of problems with the hose. It has options for 1 to 3 holes installation. It comes with a free-of-cost escutcheon plate. Moen also has some excellent customer service.
Moen 5995SRS Kitchen Faucet Review
This is an in-depth review of the Moen 5995SRS Arbor. I will look into some of its best features. I will also compare it with one of its market competitors. And finally, give you my personal opinion on why to buy this beautiful kitchen faucet. Here goes the review.
Features of Moen 5995SRS Arbor
The Moen 5995SRs Arbor has some amazing features found in higher priced kitchen faucets. The number of features this faucet has is incomparable. Some of its best features, according to me, are:
- 4 attractive finishes: The Moen 5995SRS comes in some attractive finishes. It comes in 4 finishes. It is available in classic stainless steel, which is spot resistant. Other than stainless steel, it also comes in an oil rubbed bronze, Matte Black, and Chrome.
- Pull-down design: It comes with a pull-down design that allows you to easily control water flow. The pull-down wand has two functions to allow the water to flow with force or in an aerated flow.
- Duralock Quick Connect System: This feature allows you to install the faucet without any hassle or prior knowledge of fitting faucets.
- Escutcheon plate: It comes with a free to install escutcheon plate. It has 1-3 hole options.
- Reflex system: The reflex system allows the faucet to operate smoothly. It also allows it to be moved without any problems. The pull out spray head always stays secured too. No matter how far you pull the spray head, it will go back to position when not in any use.
Things to know about the Moen 5995SRS Arbor
There are a lot of things to consider before buying the Moen 59955SRS. Always try to buy a kitchen faucet that is a perfect fit for your kitchen sink. This is not a bar style kitchen sink. It is an island style kitchen faucet, which is perfect for any kitchen.
The Moen 5995SRS kitchen faucet has a weight of 6.2 pounds. It has a flow rate of around 1.5 GPM. This is a very low GPM compared to other faucet models. Lower GPM makes it easier to control the water flow of this faucet. The spray function does not always stay one, and you need to press hard and keep holding the button while using the spray.
Best Comparison
You can only compare Moen brand of kitchen faucets with other Moen faucet models. In that way, the Moen 5995SRS can be compared to the Moen 7594SRS Arbor One-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet.
The 7594SRS is actually an upgraded version of the 5995SRS. They both have similar or identical features. But the 7594SRS has an optional motion sense feature. It is also a bit higher priced, which might turn you off from buying it.
If you are looking for a faucet with motion control, go ahead and buy the Moen 7594SRS. But without the motion sensor option, the Moen 5995SRS is a very valid choice.
Ease of Use
The Moen 5995SRS Arbor is just effortless to use. Its pull down design gives its user space to work freely. You will never leave it hanging around accidentally. The spray head will retract back to position when not in any use.
The water flow GPM is just perfect. The water flow is not overpowering and has enough speed to clean those tough to clean dirty dishes. The height of the faucet is also perfect and will not get in the way of your work. The height is just perfect for cleaning a stack of dirty dishes or crockeries.
Ease of Set-Up
Set-up process for the Moen 5995SRS is very easy due to its Duralock Quick Connect System. This feature allows you to set it up properly without the need for any extra tools or parts.
It will also save you valuable time. Everything fits in place perfectly. It has an escutcheon plate included, so you have options for one to 3 hole installation.
Quality
The Moen 5995SRS is made from pure and premium quality material. Each part is made with care. The quality material used to make it gives it a very luxurious or extravagant look. The parts are all rust and corrosion proof as well, making this faucet a very durable product.
Comfort and Convenience
When it comes to comfort, the Moen 5995SRS has no match. The spout rotates 360 degrees which are very convenient. This allows you to even clean the sink itself. It can easily be used to clean bulky objects like pots and fruit/cereal bowls.
Price Changes
The price of the Moen 5995SRS has dropped slowly since its launch. At its current price, it is a very affordable product. The price is unlikely to increase or decrease from its current price.
The stock is still readily available, so if someone is thinking of buying one, they should get one right now. As this product has high demand, the stock will likely run out soon.
Expert Feedback
The Moen 5995SRS is a very top-notch product. It is a very rare case that a kitchen faucet exceeds its more upgraded version. But the Moen 5995SRS has outdone its upgraded version with flying colors.
It has so many finishes that at one time I was confused which finish buying. The price did not scare me off as well. I found the price to be very budget-friendly. The design is very innovative and is unlike any other kitchen faucet design I’ve seen. I loved how Moen made it resistant to small things like fingerprints. The faucet was also water stain proof.
Moen has a very active customer service team, who will look into any problem you face while using this faucet. I liked how Moen provided an escutcheon plate free with this faucet. That saved me a lot of money, as I did not need to buy extra parts. According to me, the Moen 5995SRS is a must buy the product for any kitchen.
- SPOT RESISTANT: Spot Resist Stainless finish resists fingerprints and water spots for a cleaner looking kitchen
- POWER CLEAN: Power Clean spray technology provides 50 percent more spray power versus most of our pulldown and pullout faucets without the Power Clean technology
- RETRACTABLE: Equipped with the Reflex system for smooth operation, easy movement and secure docking of the spray head
- EASY TO INSTALL: Features Duralock quick connect system for easy installation
- FLEXIBLE DESIGN: Designed to be installed through 1 hole; optional escutcheon (SKU 141002) sold separately
Final Verdict
Most products in the range of the Moen 5995SRS are either over-priced or lack important features. The Moen 5995SRS is a moderately priced product with some brilliant features.
It has no unnecessary parts or bloats that might increase the price of the faucet. Moen has been a trusted brand for years, so you can buy this particular kitchen faucet without a second thought. It is still a very high selling product in the kitchen faucet market. It is yet to face any worthy competitor.
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