How to Choose a Moen Faucet: Kitchen vs. Bathroom Selection Guide
Moen kitchen faucets come in 4 primary configurations: pull-down (single-handle, spray head pulls down toward sink, most popular), pull-out (spray head pulls out toward user, better for shallow sinks), bridge (2-handle, traditional style), and pot filler (wall-mounted over range, fills large pots without carrying them to sink). For modern kitchens: Moen Arbor or Align pull-down. For traditional kitchens: Moen Brantford or Camerist. For farmhouse/apron sinks: Moen Edison. Moen bathroom faucets: single-hole centerset (4" between handles), widespread (8"--16" between handles), or wall-mount. Match your existing sink hole pattern.
Moen MotionSense: Worth It?
Moen MotionSense faucets add approximately $60--$100 to the base faucet price. The motion sensor activates the water on wave (upper sensor) or presence detection (lower sensor, closer to sink area). For households who cook frequently or handle raw meat, MotionSense provides genuine utility. For households who primarily use the faucet for filling glasses and washing hands, the premium is less justifiable. MotionSense faucets are battery-operated (6 AA batteries) and work with or without power -- if batteries die, the faucet operates as a normal handle-controlled faucet.