Faucet Repair and Replacement Questions

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What Are the Different Types of Bathroom Faucets?

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There are several different types of bathroom faucets to fit your particular sink best. There are wall-mounted bathroom faucets, widespread faucets, vessel faucets, 4-inch center-set faucets, and single-hole faucets.

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Wall-mounted faucets are used when you want the faucet to be above the sink or for freestanding sinks. Your sink shouldn’t have any drilled holes. You’ll also need to check your sink depth to ensure that splashing water doesn’t occur outside the sink, as this could be a safety hazard.

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Widespread faucets are those that can be used with basins that have three holes. You’ll find each part of the faucet is a separate piece with two handles for hot and cold and the spout.

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Vessel faucets are used with vessel sinks and have a higher profile with a single handle.

A 4-inch center-set faucet is your typical faucet with three holes, and the hot and cold handles are four inches apart. Unlike widespread faucets, each piece shares a single base unit.

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Single-hole faucets are used on sinks with one hole with a single or double handle. Additional holes can be covered with plates. 

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Not all faucets are created to work with all sink types, so ensure that your new faucet is suitable for your current sink.

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What Are the Different Types of Kitchen Faucets?

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It’s never been a better time to replace a kitchen faucet as there are so many different available options on the market. No longer do you have to settle for the standard fixed-neck tap. Some of the available options include pull-down faucets with tall profiles, spray heads that are detachable and extended hoses to get wherever you need them. The longer hoses and pull-down options are great for when you’re trying to do more with your sink than just wash dishes. For instance, it can make filling up a bucket to clean your floors that much easier as you don’t have to lift the bucket out of the sink or hope it fits under the faucet. Pull-out faucets are another great option, especially if you have a smaller kitchen space.

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You can find your kitchen faucets also has a variety of control designs. For example, single handles let you control both the hot and cold water with one handle, unlike dual hot and cold handles. Recently, more and more residential faucets are being offered with touchless or motion control features, helping you stay hands-free. It’s an excellent option for cooks that hate using dirty hands to touch the faucet to get the water flowing.

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What Is a Good Flow Rate for A Kitchen Sink Faucet?

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Your kitchen sink faucet flow rate can be an essential fact to know. Some places have strict water rules. Some people are concerned about water conservation whether they want to reduce their water bill or help the environment. The flow rate of your faucet is controlled by the aerator in the faucet’s nozzle. It restricts the amount of water that flows from your faucet when it’s on. New kitchen faucets will mostly have a flow rate of 2.2 GPM, meaning that 2.2 gallons of water flow per minute. Your older faucet may have a higher flow rate if it hasn’t been replaced recently.

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That doesn’t mean that you have to settle for a 2.2 GPM flow rate. You can find various flow rates for your faucet’s aerator without having to switch out your faucet. You can find aerators that go as low as .5 GPM up to 1.5 GPM.

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Are you worried that reducing your flow rate could impact water pressure? You don’t have to worry. Aerators are actually a great addition if you have insufficient water pressure as they can help to increase it since the water flow builds up behind it. They can be used beyond your kitchen sink, as well.