Now, you can buy the best and most useful kitchen faucet in Pakistan.

Following article will look at major queries about kitchen faucets and help you understand how to choose the best one for your kitchen.

What are some of the most widely available and running kitchen faucet designs?

Following are some of the most running kitchen faucet designs

1. Single handle
2. Side sprayer
3. Double handle
4. Wide set
5. Pot Fillers
6. Basin type
7. Pre rinse

Which is the most economical design for a kitchen faucet?

A single handle or single-hole faucet is most economical to install and maintain as it requires only one opening in the sink to install and its working is also very easy thus maintenance is not a major issue or havoc and any problems in working are rarely seen, ideal for any type of kitchen setting.

Why is cleaning and maintaining a kitchen faucet important?

A well cleaned kitchen faucet makes our kitchen look more appealing and elegant. It keeps the hygiene also at desired levels. Keep faucet clean prevent damages which might lead to expensive repairs and lastly they ensure a good flow of water, increases lifespan of our faucet and also prevents leaks. If a small time and effort is put in, it will eventually reap many benefits and lead to longevity of our kitchen faucet.

How can I keep my kitchen faucet more durable, clean and in proper conditions?

Regular cleaning: Use a cloth, soft sponge with any detergent or mild dish wash to regularly clean and wipe it dry. Cleaning will remove any dirt, food stains and fingerprints, lastly drying will prevent water stains.

Managing Hard water deposits: Remove hard water deposits caused by minerals present in hard water by using a simple solution of equal amounts of water and vinegar, then applying it soft cloth and eventually wiping it off dry.

Keeping the Aerator clean: Aerator is small piece of equipment present at tip of faucet to prevent splash of water, it shall be regularly cleaned using soap solution to prevent blockage.

Look over leaks: Regularly keep checks on leaks and any loose spots and also lubricate regularly movement spots in the faucet.

Which type of kitchen faucet is easiest to repair?

In terms of makeup design and style, a cartridge-disk type faucet is the most favored as repairing it only requires opening your faucet and removing the handle, then replacing it with the right new cartridge and it’s sufficient, refitting and realigning is also very easy hence it’s most recommended to buy these type of faucets.

Which cartridge should be my go to for an ideal faucet?

Generally there are three major types of cartridges in kitchen faucets. Rubber, silicon and ceramic faucets. Even though the first two are cheaper two install but they don’t offer higher reliability and are more prone wear and tear which leads to problem like dripping and getting tight in operating. Ceramic-Disk cartridges very efficiently reduce friction and offer longer.

Can you replace your kitchen faucet’s cartridge by yourself?

Yes you can and it can be done just by following the simple steps mentioned below

1. Close the water supply to your faucet
2. Untight the screw which joins your faucet to the handle, this will free the handle from your faucet
3. In your faucet you should look for decorative cap or a retaining nut depending on the type of faucet and then you can access the cartridge
4. Replace the old cartridge with the new one it’s critical to see that the placement is accurate and position is proper.
5. Once done we can replace the handle and tighten up properly to prevent any leakages

What material should my ideal kitchen faucet be made up off?

Despite multiple options being available, it’s highly recommended to buy a kitchen faucet which is made up of solid brass, the reason is its high durability.  Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc this offers higher flexibility, temperature resistance, and higher strength plus hardness.

What can you do if you bought a faucet of limited range and now need extended water supply?

You can always buy an extender which will attach to your faucet and then can be easily extended to multiple ranges of your sink and basin. One can have multiple types of extenders attached to their kitchen faucet, the different types available are plastic based, silicone based and metal base also, depending on your usage and budget you can find the best fit by looking at the coverage provided, the cost and the durability. Check this link to see some available options