" BOB" > wrote in message
>
> Because (at least around here) Lowes says that *THEY* (Lowes) will
> honor/stand behind/service the warrantee of any of the products that they
> sell. That would be *Lifetime*! Would you want to wait (however long)
> for a warantee to be sorted out by the manufacturer on *your* kitchen
> faucet? That is precisely why Lowes (and others) are offering to honor
> the warantee of the products that they sell.

Not what I read he
Products and services are the responsibility of the manufacturer or provider
of those services and are covered by the warranties offered by such
manufacturers or providers. Warranty information regarding any products and
services featured on the Lowes.com site are available at no cost to you by
e-mailing , by calling Lowe's Customer Service department
at 1-800-44-LOWES, or writing Attn: Customer Service, Lowe's Companies,
Inc., P.O. Box 1111, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28656-0001.


> What good is this warantee if I'd have to wait even the time to ship the
> old faucet back and them to ship out the new one (even with no delays)
> without the use of my kitchen sink?
>
> BOB

It may not have to be shipped back. Did you call the phone number and find
out if they would send a part? Neither did the OP. Chances are it can be
easily fixed and no replacement is needed. Of course, any time a fixture
fails there is inconvenience but it is usually mitigated easily with a
little effort and thought.