How to Buy a Kitchen Faucet

Whether you are fed up with your leaky faucet or simply looking for the perfect finishing touch for your freshly remodeled kitchen, knowing what to look for when selecting a kitchen faucet is an important step in finding a quality option that works well with the rest of your sink. Here is an overview of how to buy a kitchen faucet and some of the most important things to consider before making a purchase!

Be Sure Your Faucet Matches Your Sink 

The all-around best faucet in the store may not be a good fit for the rest of your sink and the space around it, which means that it is important to take a close look at your sink to determine what your must-have features are prior to heading to the store.

Your new faucet needs to be the right size for your sink, as well as have enough motion to work well with the number of holes your sink has. Its overall height and width also need to make sense for the size of your sink, especially if it needs to fit into a relatively small space below a shelf, cabinet, or another item on your wall. 

Decide How Many Handles You Want 

The number of handles you are looking for can also be an essential factor in determining whether a particular faucet will be a good option for you. Many people find that a single-handle faucet is more convenient and makes adjusting water temperature easier, but a faucet with two handles can provide a more symmetrical, aesthetic appearance.

Making sure you know which style you prefer before purchasing a new faucet can help you make sure the look and functionality of your faucet will suit you for longer than simply going with whichever style happens to be on sale. 

Understand Your Faucet's Internal Parts

A new faucet can be a costly emergency purchase, and choosing one with separate internal parts can give you a better chance of being able to repair a faucet that gives you problems in the future instead of being forced to replace the entire thing.

Faucets that do not have accessible, separate internal parts may need to be completely replaced when even a minor problem occurs, which you may not always be prepared for. 

Choose the Right Valve Type 

Quality valves can significantly reduce leaks, which can go a long way toward making your faucet last longer. Ceramic valves are a modern option that tend to hold a tight seal for significantly longer than compression, ball, or cartridge valves, although they can cost somewhat more upfront. 

Choose Quality Over Appearance 

A sleek and beautiful faucet can be the perfect finishing touch to your kitchen, but prioritizing quality over looks can go a long way toward making sure that your faucet lasts as long as you would like it to. Choosing a high-quality faucet in a practical style that works well with the rest of your sink is an important step in making sure it works properly and does not put your kitchen at an unnecessarily high risk of flooding or other water damage.

Although your faucet is not a fixture to spend as little as possible on, you also probably do not need to go with the most expensive option in the store. In general, you can expect to spend around $100 on a quality kitchen faucet, but this budget can vary depending on the style you have in mind. 

At Edesia Kitchen & Bath Studio, we are here to help you choose the right kitchen faucet for you. Whether you are planning a full remodel of your kitchen or simply replacing a leaky faucet, our selection of beautiful and affordable faucets is sure to have something that blends well with the rest of your kitchen. Contact us today to learn more about the importance of choosing the right faucet for your kitchen sink or to browse our collection!