How Touchless Faucets Compare to Traditional Faucets
Although traditional faucets will likely never go away, touchless faucets have become very popular in modern kitchens and bathrooms. As its name implies, a touchless faucet is a faucet that turns itself on when you place your hand underneath it. Your hand triggers a motion sensor that will turn on your faucet and turn it off when you no longer need it. It might sound like a gimmick to someone used to traditional faucets, but touchless faucets do have their advantages. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of installing a touchless faucet in your bathroom or kitchen.
Pros
One of the biggest advantages of touchless faucets is improved hygiene. Since you don’t have to physically touch a faucet handle to turn on the water, you don’t have to worry as much about spreading germs when you wash your hands. This also makes a touchless faucet easier to keep clean since there are no handles that need to be wiped down.
Touchless faucets are also more convenient to use than traditional faucets. Not only can you turn a faucet on with a wave of your hand, but the faucet will turn itself off when you no longer need it. You don’t have to worry about turning off the water if you get distracted or if you’re in the middle of making dinner, which will also cut down on wasted water. If you’ve been dealing with higher-than-usual water bills, installing a touchless faucet might help lower that monthly expense.
Finally, touchless faucets are often safer to use than traditional faucets. While you can obviously control water temperature with a traditional faucet, it’s all too easy for a small child to turn the water too hot when they’re washing their hands. With a touchless faucet, you can set the water to a safe and comfortable default temperature that won’t scald anyone’s hands.
Cons
Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of touchless faucets is their higher initial cost. The average price for a touchless faucet is $150,but some high-end models can cost over $500. Traditional faucets can get quite expensive as well, but you can also find some that cost less than $100.
Touchless faucets are known for their convenience, but they need to be installed and calibrated properly. If they aren’t, the sensors may not work when you need them to, forcing you to find the exact position for your hand just to use your kitchen sink. If the sensors are too sensitive, they might turn on your faucet and waste water at the slightest movement. A touchless faucet also relies on electricity to work properly. If you lose power to your kitchen or bathroom, you could potentially lose access to your most reliable source of running water. Some models have batteries for this reason, but that potentially requires more maintenance on your part.
Finally, while a touchless faucet may be safer for small children, it isn’t always convenient when you need to adjust water temperature. You can make adjustments as necessary, but it isn’t as easy as adjusting the water temperature of a traditional faucet.
Choosing the Right Faucet for Your Home
Whether you’re remodeling your home or replacing an old faucet, we at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Daytona, FL can help you find the right model for your home. We provide faucet installation services for homes in Daytona and the surrounding areas, and we can help you decide between a modern touchless faucet or a traditional model.
To learn more about our faucet installation services or to schedule any plumbing service for your home, contact Benjamin Franklin Plumbing today. Remember, if there’s any delay, it’s YOU we pay.
