For people who spend a lot of time in the kitchen, the faucet is an integral part of the kitchen. It’s what you use to clean the dishes, wash your hands, wash the fruits, etc. We don’t usually think much about the faucets in our home, but upgrading the kitchen faucet can really make an impact. Here are some cool features to look for if you’re going faucet shopping:

1. Pull-down sprayer: A pull-down faucet is a great upgrade. It comes with a spray nozzle that can be pulled down for spraying. Depending on the model, it can reach up to 20 inches to help you wash all sizes of dishes and cookware more easily and efficiently, as well as clean every part of the sink when you need to.

2. Touch control: Everything seems to have touch control these days, and that includes faucets! Modern faucets now have touch control ability for extra convenience. Just touch the spout to turn it on or off.

3. Warranty: High-quality faucets and other plumbing fixtures will come with warranty from the manufacturer. Be sure to keep this in mind when you are faucet shopping. Having warranty on your new faucet will ensure you’ll get to enjoy your investment for a very long time.

Aside from looking at new faucets at your local hardware or home improvement store, you can also call your plumber and ask him for recommendations. He will be able to give you expert advice on what type of faucet is best for your needs, and which brands are good or bad. Lastly, if you don’t have experience in replacing plumbing fixtures, let your plumber do the job. You’ll have peace of mind that the faucet installation is done properly.