A leaky faucet can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in water bills. As the kitchen is probably the most used room in the house, one way to “drip” some dollars into your pocket is to install the right faucet. One stylish, water-saving option is the disc faucet.
Following is some general info about kitchen faucets and why the disc faucet stands out.
The Most Common Type of Kitchen Faucet
The compression faucet is the most common type of kitchen faucet. They have separate hot and cold water handles, which you turn off by tightly turning each handle. Compression faucets are the least expensive type of kitchen faucet. This may also explain why they are the most prone to leaks and require frequent maintenance. Compared to the disc faucet, they are highly inefficient.
Save on Water Bills: Install a Disc Faucet
The disc faucet is so named because the base consists of two ceramic discs that slide over each other, controlling the flow of the water, as well as its temperature. Compared to its predecessor, the ball faucet, the disc faucet is much less prone to leaks and is virtually maintenance free.
Disc faucets are an improvement over the ball faucet, which was the first type of washerless faucet. Like the ball faucet, it has a single handle (lever) that is used to turn the water on and off. The lever of the disc faucet is located over a cylindrical-shaped base.
The most common problem with the disc faucet is worn-out rubber seals – which doesn’t happen very often. And when they do need to be replaced, they are an easy, inexpensive fix.
A qualified contractor can help you choose the right hardware for your kitchen remodeling project.
