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Customer Reviews for KOHLER Katun 1-Handle 3-Spray Tub and Shower Faucet in Brushed Nickel (Valve Included)

Internet #301321581

Model #K-R78040-4E-BN

Store SKU #1002356207

  • Features massage, intense drenching, and wide spray patterns
  • Durable construction for long-lasting reliability
  • Easy-to-clean surface resists mineral buildup

Customer Reviews

  • 3.2
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  • 33% recommend this product
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Do not buy this unless you want to pay for water damage repairs!
This is a cute set, but poorly made! Listen to the other reviews. I wish I had. Two plumber couldn't fix the issue on the water running behind the faucet. The set is not made very well either. it is so cute, so I wish it worked, but not worth the money. I think it is the slip on design that's faulty. I bought a plain universal spout that worked well.
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Response from Kohler Product ExpertSep 8, 2020
Jones, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am sorry to hear of the leaking you experienced with your Katun faucet. As the manufacturer, we are very interested in supplying our customers with a quality product that delivers beyond expectations. I am sorry this was not your experience. We would like hear more about your experience with this faucet and assist with a resolution. Please contact our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. We hope to hear from you soon! - Jessica P. Kohler Customer Service.
    This is an excellent product, installation was easy and looks nice.
    This is an excellent product, installation was easy and looks nice.
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    I didn’t expect it to be plastic but I will...
    I didn’t expect it to be plastic but I will try working with it. It doesn’t have the same pipe configuration as my previous Kohler so I have to figure it out
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    looks good but the diverter is faulty...
    looks good but the diverter is faulty
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    Response from Kohler Product ExpertSep 2, 2020
    Hi HomeDepotCustomer, this is Sarah with Kohler Customer Service. I'm sorry to hear the diverter on your Katun single handle bath and shower faucet isn't operational. We would like to connect with you directly to learn more about your experience; so that we can aid with your warranty in whatever way necessary. Please email us at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. Sincerely, Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
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    Very cheap, plastic covers ..what has happened to such a...
    Very cheap, plastic covers ..what has happened to such a great company. Very disappointed with the quality of this product..
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    Response from Kohler Product ExpertAug 28, 2020
    Hi HomeDepotCustomer, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to hear you aren't happy with some of the parts on your Katun bath and shower faucet. We put much time and thought into our products, it is disappointing to hear these are your feelings. We would like to connect with you directly to learn more about your unique experience; to find out how we can help! Please email us at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. Sincerely, Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
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    Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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    Do not buy. I had a new bathroom remodel ,...
    Do not buy. I had a new bathroom remodel , the faucet is leaking at the connection point. Everything has been tiled. Plumbing was all professionally installed along with the faucet . Now I’m deathly afraid their will be a leak behind my wall like what others have reported. Love the way it looks, but it’s not worth it ! Bought my product online in June 2020.
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    Response from Kohler Product ExpertAug 13, 2020
    Hi Yourenotdownfoo, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm very sorry to hear your new Katun bath/shower faucet is leaking. We would like to connect with you directly to learn more about the location and timing of the leaking; so that we can help! Please email us at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com for warranty assistance. It's important to us that you are able to use and enjoy your bath & shower faucet! -Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
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    This exceeded my expectations. Quality product!Beautiful...
    This exceeded my expectations. Quality product!Beautiful
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    Love it. The water flow is wonderful and sleek design...
    Love it. The water flow is wonderful and sleek design makes my shower look & feel nice.
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    Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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    Returned this product! It was terrible! The water pressure was...
    Returned this product! It was terrible! The water pressure was so low! It was so bad. we wasted so much time and money on materials only to end up removing it after all
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    Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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    Love it. But wish I could purchase just the shower...
    Love it. But wish I could purchase just the shower faucet.
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    Good product l nice looks...
    Good product l nice looks
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    It cost over $120, and the shiny stuff is just...
    It cost over $120, and the shiny stuff is just plastic. So I wonder, how the heck do I clean off hard water stains? We bought all Kohler for our house back in 1995, and everything was metal and shiny surfaces were actual chrome.
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    Response from Kohler Product ExpertJun 9, 2020
    Hi HomeDepotCustomer, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble cleaning water stains on your Katun bath and shower faucet. Please follow your product’s warranty guidelines for proper care and cleaning, found on us.kohler.com, as it ensures safe cleaning. Our Kohler Cleaner is recommended because it is not only safe, but also proven effective. Here is a link to the cleaner: https://bit.ly/3h7piZL. If you choose to use another cleaner, we are unsure of the effectiveness. We recommend testing other cleaning products in a small, inconspicuous area first. To prevent water stains/spots, we suggest wiping your product dry after use. When water evaporates on the finish, it is then prone to develop water spots if there is salt from a water softener or hard water present. Please email us at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com for additional assistance. Thank you. -Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
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    Upon perfect installation there were leaks everywhere!!!!
    The tub spout says 4-3/4 in.... wrong. Too much space. Inner guts fell apart. No schematics.... shower head and arm; cut and dry, leaks from the back with teflon tape!. Haven't even made it to the actual knob yet. Expectations low. AND im a handy dude. On the spout and head, no excuse! Beautiful faucet, disappointing quality!
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      horrible product. Water leaks out the back of the faucet. Destroyed my ceiling below. Sure I will get the stock response that they take pride in their products.
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      Response from Kohler Product ExpertMay 27, 2020
      Hi mg, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm very sorry to hear about your experience with the Katun bath and shower faucet. We are concerned to hear what the leaking has done and would like to connect with you directly to aid with your warranty. 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
        Very Costly Mistake...Leaks, leaks, leaks
        I purchased Kohler Katun before reading the reviews, that was a costly mistake. This product is the worst. Tub faucets leaks out the back just like the other reviews stated. On top of the tub faucet leaking it also does not work, only the shower piece worked. When you turned on water comes out the shower (which it should not do) and very little water comes out the tub spout and what little water does come out half of that leaks behind the wall.
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        Response from Kohler Product ExpertMay 27, 2020
        Hi SME, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to hear your Katun bath and shower faucet is leaking. This is nothing you should expect when choosing a quality Kohler product. We suggest removing the bath spout and allowing the water to come out of the pipe into your bath, to test the flow. Does the water still transfer up to the showerhead? If so, this may be an issue with the type of piping going down to the bath spout. It should be copper from the valve down to the bath spout. Any other material can cause a back flow. If the water comes out of the pipe fine, then the spout itself would be causing the interference. Please email our team directly at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com so that we can further assist you with your warranty. Thank you! -Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
          It was disappointing that I had to buy the tub...
          It was disappointing that I had to buy the tub piece also that wasn’t needed
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          Looks lovely and is exactly what I wanted. Having 3...
          Looks lovely and is exactly what I wanted. Having 3 sprays is great
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          Rating provided by a verified purchaser
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          Just installed it. It looks very sleek and has nice...
          Just installed it. It looks very sleek and has nice finishes. You can still adjust the temperature, but instead of a screw, there's a small piece that has to be taken out and slid over to adjust the limits of the valve.
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          Everything is great except the wall caps are plastic and...
          Everything is great except the wall caps are plastic and I am worried how they’ll hold up to cleaning
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          I had a professional plumber install the faucets so I...
          I had a professional plumber install the faucets so I cannot attest to the ease of installation, but the appearance is attractive. The tub faucet has a unique lift (to move the water to the shower head) which I appreciate.
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          The product itself is fine. Getting it that way was quite a hassle. When we first received the bo...
          The product itself is fine. Getting it that way was quite a hassle. When we first received the box it was missing 2 parts: mixer/cartridge and handle spacer thingy. HD sent the missing cartridge parts and I ordered the spacer thingy direct from the manufacturer. Everything was then on-hand when the plumber arrived. The plumber found the cartridge to be defective, wouldn't fully turn off, after he installed it. HD sent a replacement cartridge that arrived in time for the plumber to complete his work after the tile guy finished. HD customer service was very nice and helpful in getting replacement/missing parts to me in a timely fashion.
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          Response from Kohler Product ExpertDec 18, 2019
          Gene, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am very sorry to hear of the missing parts and issues you have encountered with your Katun faucet. As the manufacturer, we are very interested in supplying our customers with a quality product that delivers the expected performance. I am sorry this was not your encounter. We appreciate your taking the time to share your experience with us. We have shared it with the appropriate department for improvement. Please email our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com for additional assistance. We're here to help! - Jessica P. KOHLER Customer Service.
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            Terrible product from Kohler.
            Terrible product from Kohler.
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            Response from Kohler Product ExpertDec 10, 2019
            Hi Hay, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I'm sorry to hear you aren't happy with your Katun bath and shower faucet. We put a lot of thought into our products, so it is unfortunate whenever we do not meet a customer’s expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We would like to connect with you to learn more about what contributed to your disappointment. Please email our Customer Service team directly at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com for additional assistance. We’re here to help. –Sarah S. KOHLER Customer Service
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            Very good looking faucet....
            Very good looking faucet.
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