How to Save Money with Your Sink Faucet?

Answer 1

Faucets are designed in hundreds of different varieties. They range from elaborate and intricate, made from the most expensive material, to rustic models made from durable brass and nickel.

Some faucets, because of either intricate designs or expensive material, will sell at ridiculously high prices. They can't be too expensive because metals like platinum and gold will suffer from the constant water stream, but companies will find ways to make anything much more expensive than need be. The most costly faucet in the world is a Julia Bridge Four Hole Kitchen mixer, made from antique brass that is hand polished and finished; it costs $3400.

For someone who doesn't have unlimited monies, however, or who simply is not absurdly profligate, most any faucet sold at Ikea or Amazon will be perfectly suitable to all kitchen needs. The more pricey faucets will be larger, with a greater arc and wider spouts. A more upscale $200 faucet comes with many extra features, like an extendable spout, the ability to reduce water flow without reducing the water pressure, check valves for reducing annoying backflow, and other such amenities. Most such brands are made of brass with a nickel matte finish.

Ultimately, for anyone looking to truly save money, the most cost-effective faucet would be a single lever, low arc faucet with a stationary spout. These have the nickel matte finish, and are very durable. They cost below $50, and are chrome plated. They feature strainers, and are easy to clean, but have few other extra features. One such model is the KRAKSK%C3%84R Sink faucet with strainer. This costs roughly $45, depending on the store from which it is purchased. At IKEA, it sells for $40. It is simple, sturdy, with an elegantly short spout.

The LAGAN, a quality kitchen faucet, sells for $20. It is similar to the Krakskar in virtually all respects except for its straight, longish spout, which is decoratively awkward but technically effective.