Pfister

Pfister: A Century-Plus Name in Faucets and Fixtures

Pfister is an American maker of bathroom and kitchen faucets, shower systems, and plumbing accessories. Emil Price and William Pfister founded the company in 1910 in Los Angeles, and for decades it traded as Price Pfister. The brand later simplified its name to "Pfister." The old name is still a handy search term when you are matching a vintage faucet to a replacement part.

A History of Practical Innovation

The company's early output centered on outdoor faucets, but the success of that product led to an ever-expanding lineup. A few milestones stand out. In 1930, the "Make a Shower" gave homeowners an easy way to convert a bath into a shower. In 1980, Pfister became the first manufacturer to use ceramic cartridge technology across its product lines, which helped popularize the lifetime limited warranty against leaks and drips that many faucet makers now offer. In 2011 it introduced Elevate EXT, the first adjustable-height standard kitchen faucet available at retail.

Faucets for Kitchens and Baths

Pfister's core strength is bathroom and kitchen faucets. The range covers centerset, widespread, single-handle, wall-mount, and vessel bathroom designs, along with tub fillers such as Roman tub faucet trims like the Deckard. Finish matching matters here: polished chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black are all common, and coordinating accessories such as towel rings and soap dispensers help a bathroom look cohesive.

Cartridges and Repair Parts

A dripping or stiff faucet is usually a worn internal part, not a failed fixture. Pfister's faucet cartridges and repair parts include ceramic disc cartridges, stems, handles, aerators, and stem extension kits. Because many cartridges are specific to a valve series (for example, the 0X8 shower valve), it pays to check the model number on your fixture or the parts diagram before ordering. Some hot and cold cartridges carry separate part numbers.

Shower Heads and Shower Parts

For the bath, shower heads and shower parts from Pfister include shower arms, flanges, and trim components that let you refresh a shower without replacing the valve behind the wall. Raindance-style arms and wall-mount options are good examples of how a few components can change the look of a bathroom.

Plumbing Parts and Accessories

Beyond the faucet itself, installation and finishing details count. Browse Pfister plumbing parts and accessories and the related plumbing parts and accessories listings for items such as pop-up assemblies, spouts, hoses, and installation hardware that keep a fixture sealed and working properly.

Shopping Tips

• Note the model or series number before buying a replacement part.
• Match the finish to existing fixtures for a consistent look.
• Check flow rate on aerators and shower inserts, since GPM ratings vary.
• Confirm whether a part is for a faucet, a tub spout, or an in-wall valve.