Choosing the Right Faucet

KITCHEN FAUCETS

Buying a good kitchen faucet is essential if you want to make your kitchen work easier and more convenient.

However, with the plethora of kitchen faucet styles and designs available in the market, it can become overwhelming to choose the right product for yourself.

So, we have prepared a list of the kitchen faucet types available in the market along with their advantages and drawbacks. This will help you in picking the right faucet style for your kitchen.

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1. Single-Hole Kitchen Faucet

One of the most commonly used kitchen faucets is the Single-Hole Kitchen Faucet. As the name suggests, this type of kitchen faucet requires only one hole in the counter top for installation and has a fairly simple design.

It has a handle for setting the water flow and temperature while you can adjust the water pressure by installing your choice of the aerator in the faucet spout.

Pros

  • It is simple and straightforward to operate
  • It needs only a single hole for installation
  • It is easily available in the shops and markets

Cons

  • It has simple, basic features

2. Kitchen Faucet with a Side Sprayer

A lot of people often opt for a kitchen faucet which doesn’t come with a detachable head. This could be because they are concerned about their hygiene or aesthetics of the kitchen.

Well, whatever be the reason, this doesn’t mean that you have to compromise and purchase a faucet without a hose.

A kitchen faucet with a side sprayer is a good choice for such people as it will provide you with both flexibility and convenience.

While both the faucet and the side sprayer will use the same water pipe, the sprayer will extend similarly as a detachable spray head. It will have its own features like 360-degrees swivel, adjustable aerators, etc.

So, you don’t have to worry about the aesthetics or the hygiene anymore, because both the units are separate and effective.

Pros

  • The sprayer is installed individually from the faucet
  • It is more hygienic to use than other kitchen faucets
  • It can be moved to cover large distances

Cons

  • There are high chances of water splashing
  • It requires several holes for installation

3. Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

Ideally, both Pull-Out and Pull-Down faucets have same features but they differ slightly in the design.

The spray heads of the Pull-Down kitchen faucets is located in a downward direction and used as an extension of the faucet. They don’t have a separate hose which can make them less flexible.

But, this means that there are fewer chances of splashing as well. With Pull-Down kitchen faucet, you can’t access above the sink rim so it is easier to keep your sink area clean.

Pros

  • It doesn’t cause as much splashing as a Pull-Out faucet
  • It can access difficult spots while washing

Cons

  • It can’t be stretched too far
  • It is not ideal for small sinks

4. Touch on Kitchen Faucet

One of the newer type of faucet in the market, Touch on Kitchen Faucet makes it easy to turn on/off the faucet when your hands are messy too.

All you need to do is touch the faucet spout or the handle to turn on your faucet and voila! Your faucet will be pouring water into the sink. You can use your wrist, forearm, etc. to activate the water flow.

The temperature can be set with the help of the single handle which can be done before you start with the kitchen tasks.

Some models also feature a LED light which lets you know the water temperature and prevents any surprises.

This type of kitchen faucet is perfect for people who tend to multitask in the kitchen and often don’t have their hands free to control the kitchen faucet.

Pros

  • You can turn on/off the faucet with a simple touch
  • This faucet allows you to multitask in the kitchen
  • It protects the faucet from getting dirty if your hands are dirty
  • The color indicator displays the water temperature to avoid surprises

Cons

  • If the battery gets damaged, the touch feature will stop working

There are many different styles if faucets that you will come across while shopping for your kitchen. So, you need to consider all the factors and features before you make a choice.

Feel free to consult us, we are more than happy to guide you the right faucet which perfectly suits your requirements.

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