Response to Kitchen Faucet Question

Hi Ted-

Thank you for your post. Great question! And to be honest, it’s actually quite a common one. We often find a difference in pressure when changing the direction of water–like when running water into a bathtub through the bath faucet and redirecting it to your showerhead. There are two common reasons the pressure may be down:

 

1) The wire connector between the handle lever of the sprayer and the cutoff valve is slipping or loosening

2) Hard water buildup (consider getting soft water)

 

Since it is a newer faucet, the latter reason is highly unlikely. What I would recommend to you, is to take apart your spray hose and nozzle. Then simply reassemble it, tightening the connector and the sprayer lever. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, call on a professional.

 

Let us know if you have any additional questions. We’re happy to help where we can!

 

Regards,

Jan

 

Be sure to check out our high quality, highly fashionable kitchen faucets and bathroom faucets at www.faucetpro.com. We offer a good selection of Kohler and Moen sink faucets. If you are into fine accessories for your home or office, www.faucetpro.com is the choice for your faucet tastes!

 

Featured Product: Bathroom Sink Faucet

At Faucet Pro.com, we offer a wide selection of high class, high quality sink faucets for both your kitchen and your bathroom. This week at Faucet Pro.com, we are featuring a two bathroom sink faucets. The first one is by Moen, and is called Bayhill. The second featured bathroom faucet is made by Kohler and is called Alterna.

The Moen Bayhill Two Handle Bathroom Sink Faucet is more of your basic, yet elegant faucet. It’s perfect for a bathroom that needs a fancy touch, but is not too modern.

2 handle lav with drain assembly
- centerset
- high arc spout
- lever handles
- 50/50 drain assembly
- 4″ centers
- 1/2″ IPS connections
- 2.2 gpm (8.3 L/min) max.

The Kohler Alterna Widespread Lavatory Faucet shouts high fashion, modern, unique design. It’s perfect for those who want to finish off or begin a very contemporary bathroom.

The Alterna widespread lavatory faucet with lever handles and sheetflow spout brings unique design vision to a bath or powder room. And that vision will endure – KOHLER finishes and ceramic disc valves exceed industry standards for durability and longevity two times. The faucet includes a spout, handles, an aerator, a pop-up drain with a 1/4″ tailpiece and flexible stainless steel supplies. The handles come pre-assembled on the valves to simplify installation. Finally, optional handle inserts allow you to introduce a hint of contrast to your bath or powder room.
- Two-handle widespread lavatory faucet for 8″ – 16″ centers
- Solid brass construction for durability and reliability
- Fluid design lines for ease of cleaning

To find these featured bathroom sink faucets, visit us at www.faucetpro.com where we want you to “Be Inspired.”

 

Kitchen Faucet Buying Tips

A durable and stylish kitchen faucet or bath faucet blends together function and aesthetics. The well made faucet makes life a lot easier. Excellent valve mechanism and more durable finishes boost longevity and looks.

Here are six steps in choosing the right faucet for you:

1. Two-handle designs, generally goes for as low as $50, allows you to regulate the temperature more accurately. Having independent control for the hot and cold water makes adjusting the temperature easier.

The single handle faucets also known as post-mount, generally goes for $75 to $200, operate from side-mounted lever or a top-mounted knob. Most single-handle faucets have pullout spouts.

The cross-shaped design and large wing levers are the more popular designs. However, most faucets have different handles that can be attached to a faucet body for a customized look.

2. If the style of the faucet is important, begin your choosing with the type of finish. The most affordable finish for a faucet is a chrome finish. Usually priced around $60. The chrome-finish has a long warranty on scratches.

The more colorful enamel coatings generally will cost you from $20 to $200 more, and are more susceptible to scratches and chipping. Add 25 to 40 percent more to the price of coated faucets for stainless steel faucets.

3. A PVD (physical vapor deposition) finish is better than usual plated finishes but add $150 to $750 more in costs. The PVD finish is done by vaporizing the metal and glazing it with a scratch-resistant and non-tarnishing film.

Look at brushed chrome, oil-rubbed bronze and satin nickel for a rustic appeal. The brushed finish and satin finish cleverly hides scratches.

4. There are more to spouts aside from the standard straight faucets. There are high-arching goose-like spouts, great for filling pots. A pull-out faucet can get you anywhere in a sink with three-bowls. You can go from a spray mode to a stream mode with a touch. There are also restaurant-type models for those extra long hoses.

5. Know that there are four kinds of faucets.

a. The compression valve:

The compression valve uses rubber washers. The compression valve type of faucet will eventually leak but they are typically easy to repair.

b. The ball valves:

The ball valve controls the flow and temperature of the water by using a steel ball. The ball valves are washerless and easy to maintain because of this. Replacing a ball valve is readily affordable and easy to do.

c. The ceramic disk

The ceramic disk is virtually a maintenance free water faucet. It is guaranteed not to wear out but is obviously much more expensive than the ball valve or compression valve.

d. The cartridge faucet

Much like the ceramic disk, the cartridge faucet usually does not need any maintenance. Just like the ceramic disk, it has a hefty price tag.

Regardless of the type of faucet you choose. Always check the warranty and the finish.

6. You may opt for filtering faucets, costing $200 plus, to bring in purified water. Several filters are placed under the sink while others are fitted inside the spout. To set the maximum water temperature, an anti-scald faucet can be used. An electronic faucet with an infrared sensor is also available. They save on water and allow for cleaner handles.

In general, you don’t need to hand over your hard earned money to pay for good quality. Most faucets have the same basic parts and sometimes even the same finish across several price lines.

To have a streamlined, urban look, choose a faucet that is mounted on the wall, this is often used with vanity bowls.

Be sure that your faucet connection matches your sink holes. If they don’t match, you’ll have to provide more drill holes or cover the unused holes using an escutcheon plate.

All faucets in general carry at least one year warranties. Even the low-end models carry at least one year of warranty. Many faucets carry a warranty by the manufacturer that is more than one year.

Good luck choosing the perfect faucet for you.

Author- Mike Davidson

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Featured Kitchen Faucets

At Faucet Pro.com, we offer a wide selection of high quality, high class kitchen and bathroom sink faucets. This week we are featuring two outstanding, high quality kitchen faucets.

The first faucet is by Kohler Faucets. It’s called the “Avatar Single Control Pullout.” It is pictured first. The Avatar kitchen sink faucet with a single front lever handle features a high-arch 9″ brass spout that swivels 360 degrees. Temperature memory allows the water to be turned on or off at any temperature setting. A high-temperature limit stop means you can preset a comfortable maximum temperature so you never have to worry about scalding. Washerless ceramic valving ensures precise water control by resisting debris and hard water buildup. Solid brass construction ensures years of reliable performance.

Notes about the Avatar:
* Single lever handle meets ADA requirements
* For single- or three-hole installation

The second featured faucet is by Moen Faucets. It’s called the “Aberdeen One Handle Kitchen Faucet.” The specs for this faucet are below:

* pause button temporarily stops the flow of water
* Hydrolock quick connect installation
* lever handle
* 15″ spout height
* 8-1/2″ spout reach
* 2 hole application
* 8-1/2″ supplies
* 1/2″ IPS connections
* spout swings

To find these kitchen faucets and other high quality, high class kitchen sink faucets, simply visit our website at www.FaucetPro.com.

 

Fixing a Leaky Bathroom or Kitchen Faucet

If your faucet continues to drip and waste water when turned off then you have a problem that is all too typical. In today’s article we will give you the information that you need to know in order to fix this common household problem.There are several types of faucets found in homes today, including the washer type, the washer-less type, the spring-and-valve type, and the disk type. The repair procedure differs for each type. Because replacement parts vary so much, it is best to find a hardware in your area that has replacement part reference books and to work with them to find the parts you need. When possible, try to determine the manufacturer of the unit before you go to the hardware store, and take the old parts along with you for reference.

What to do: If a faucet begins to leak, never use excessive force to try to close it because that will only cause damage. Nearly all faucets can be taken apart to replace defective parts. Before beginning to work on a faucet, turn off the stop valves on the hot and cold lines. If you don’t have stop valves, you will have to turn off the main water supply valve and work on the faucet when the rest of the home can get by without water (or have a plumber do the work).

With washer-type faucets, dripping water is often caused by worn out washers. Replacement involves taking out the screw in the handle (which may be covered by a decorative cap), taking off the handle, loosening the packing nut, and removing the spindle and washer assembly. A screw holds the washer in place. Replace it with the correct-size washer and reassemble.

Note: If washers must be replaced often, it may be a sign that the faucet seat is worn. If the seat is replaceable, install a new faucet seat insert, or reseat (smooth the seat with a seat dressing tool). If a worn faucet seat is not removable, the only option is to use this tool. For other types of faucets, consult product sheets, detailed how-to books, or your local parts supplier.

If the faucet that drips is more than 5 years old, you may want to consider replacement rather than repair – unless the original is a high-quality faucet. More expensive, quality replacement faucets are generally worth the money; they can last up to three times as long as inexpensive faucets, saving both replacement and labor costs.

Tip: If there are no stop valves near the fixture where a faucet must be replaced, consider installing new stop valves at the time of the replacement. They will allow you to isolate the fixture and still have water throughout the rest of the house the next time the faucet needs attention.

Faucet Handle Leaks

When water comes out along the handle of the faucet when it is turned on, you have yourself a faucet handle leak. Some faucets, usually old-style units, use either a washer or packing (which looks somewhat like greased yarn) to keep water from escaping along the spindle. In this case, the problem will most likely be with the washer or packing material under the packing nut, not the faucet’s washer .

What to do: If water is leaking around the handle area, remove the handle and try to tighten the packing nut. If this doesn’t correct the problem, remove the packing nut. If there is a washer under it, replace it. If there is no washer, you will need to unwind the old packing and replace it. After wrapping the spindle with new packing material, replace the packing nut. The packing nut will compress the packing material in place. Replace the handle and turn the water back on at the shutoff valve.

Mixing faucets, which are used on sinks, laundry tubs, and bathtubs, consist of 2 separate units, with the same spout, that need to be repaired separately. Most packing nuts may be loosened with an adjustable wrench, and most will loosen by turning counterclockwise. (Caution: Avoid using excess pressure with wrenches because it can cause damage and create the need for new parts.)

Tip: When buying packing material, ask your supplier to see any improved versions in stock. Some newer, nylon-coated materials help faucet handles turn easier and last longer than the older packing materials do. 

 by Derek Pliers

For brand new kitchen and bathroom faucets, check out Faucet Pro at www.faucetpro.com. We offer a selection of kitchen and bathroom faucets from two major brands: Moen and Kohler. Faucet Pro’s stylish collection of Kohler and Moen brand name Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets, has been designed to fit your needs, for your life.  Browse through an aray of the finest Kohler and Moen Faucets.
Enjoy the simplistic and bold designs that only the best Bathroom and Kitchen Faucet designers have to offer.

 

Faucet Pro – FAQs

Below is a list of frequently asked questions we receive from visitors to our website: www.faucetpro.com. We want to ensure that you have the answers to any questions you might have about kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, and sink faucets in general.

If your question was not answered, feel free to contact us and we’ll gladly answer your questions.

Payment Types
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER CARD, PAYPAL, PERSONAL CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, CASHIER’S CHECKS.
Please contact us if you have order issues.  Also please let us know if you plan to send payment via personal check, money order, cashier check or paper payment.  Orders will not be shipped until payment has cleared.

Shipping Time
The time needed to ship merchandise will
vary depending on the shipment’s location and the particular time of year.
Customers should expect a 2 – 6 business day delivery time depending on the
location.

Shipping Methods
Merchandise will be shipped using UPS
Ground Service where possible. Orders are generally shipped the next business
day.

Damaged Shipments
Damaged shipments from handling must be
claimed with the freight carrier. If any cartons are missing or damaged, be
sure to note this on the freight bill. If you notice concealed damage after
the driver has left, keep all the packing and call the freight carrier to
return and inspect the damage and file a claim. We are not
responsible for damage caused by the freight
carrier.

Manufacturers’ Defects
If a product appears to have a
manufactures’ defect, contact our Customer Service department for instructions.
Do not return products to us without first calling to receive instructions.

Return Merchandise Policy
All products have a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.  If your Kitchen or Bathroom faucet needs to be returned simply contact us so we can start the merchandise return process.

Permission for any return merchandise
must be secured from our return department. For questions about returning
merchandise contact our Customer Service. The return of non-defective
merchandise, when authorized, may incur 20% re-stocking fee, at our
discretion. No returns will be authorized after 30 days from the receipt of
shipment.

Once a return is authorized by our return
department you should:
1. Return the item to the address
given to you by our return department.
2. Keep your shipping records for
proof of shipment in the event of loss of returned merchandise. Returns
shipped via U.S. Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) or with a value of over $100.00
should be insured. We can not be held liable for return merchandise that does
not reach our return department.
We will notify you via phone, mail, or e-mail
of your refund once we have received and processed the returned item. You can
expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for purchase
within 14 to 21 business days of our receiving your return.

We can refund shipping costs only if the
return is a result of our error?
You are responsible for all freight charges
on shipments that are refused or returned with no fault on our part. We are
not responsible for incidental or consequential damages or losses due to defective
products, errors in shipping your order, or other errors. The limit of our
liability is the replacement cost of any item you purchase from us.

 

Rennovate Your Kitchen or Bathroom

It’s spring time. The weather is changing, the snow is melting, and people all over are starting to do some serious spring cleaning. Many are also considering rennovating their houses. If you are considering making a change to your kitchen or bathroom, read on.

One of the best ways to rennovate your kitchen or bathroom is with a high quality, stylish Moen or Kohler sink faucet. Who would have thought that a single faucet could make that much difference. Check out the sink faucets in the pictures attached to this article, and you’ll start to see why.

By adding a Kohler Kitchen Faucet to your kitchen, you can dramatically add value to the place where you spend most of your time. Forget about replacing cabinets, countertops, appliances, etc. The least expensive place to start is at the sink. Start by replacing your old, boring sink faucet with a brand new modern Moen Kitchen Faucet.

The next room to rennovate is the bathroom. Once again, before spending thousands of dollars replacing your cabinets, countertops, shower, toilet…. Start with the faucet. You can increase the value of your bathroom by simply adding a brand new stylish bathroom sink faucet. Check Kohler Bathroom Faucets and Moen Bathroom Faucets.

If you’d like more information on top quality, stylish kitchen and bathroom faucets, check out Faucet Pro at http://www.faucetpro.com/home.

(We love comments and questions–feel free to post and we’ll respond.)

 

Bathroom Faucet Repair – Why ditch it when you can fix it?

Let’s face it–bathroom faucet repair is something no one wants to think about, unless there is an absolute need for it. But before you jump into it, you might take a couple of seconds to consider if you’re up to the task. Though some bathroom faucet repairs can easily be done by any do-it-yourselfer, others really require help from the professionals.

Though simpler bathroom faucets can be easily dissembled and reassembled without a problem (meaning you can replace a faulty gasket in a few minutes) other faucets, like a thermostatic bathroom faucet is a completely different story. For those thermostatic bathroom faucets, you’re better off calling for professional assistance for repairs. That’s something you ought to keep in mind when you’re selecting faucets for your home. Bathroom faucet service repairs and replacement materials can be quite expensive when you have complex bath faucets.

Nevertheless, faucets are not prone to erratic behavior under normal circumstances. Other than the occasional dripping due to a leaky gasket you’re not likely to complain about it much. If you can handle a bathroom faucet repair yourself, repair materials are quite inexpensive and easy to find in any hardware store. In any case, just be sure to fix it before those drops of water turn into uninterrupted stream of wasted water.

 Source: http://www.creativebathroom.com/bathroom-faucet-repair.html

Be sure to visit http://www.faucetpro.com/home to find a wide selection of not only bathroom sink faucets, but also kitchen sink faucets of high quality and high value. We carry stylish Kohler and Moen sink faucets. Visit us today at http://www.faucetpro.com/home.

 

Which kitchen and bathroom faucets are Hot in the Home?

WHAT’S HOT IN THE HOME?
Moen Learns that Today’s Consumers are Going Green, Getting Wired and Looking to their Home for a Little Design Therapy

 North Olmsted, Ohio …Think you know all the latest trends? From metallic frocks to chunky knits – if an item is hot this season, chances are, you’re wearing it. But what about home trends? In today’s consumer world, how you dress your home can be just as important as how you dress your body. Have you ever stopped to think of whether your living space is on the cutting edge?

During a recent presentation at Moen® Incorporated’s INSPIRE Design Seminar, leading consumer trends advisory firm Iconoculture® discussed its consumer outlook for the home, including where we live, how we live and the movement toward a greener, smarter and more soothing abode.

Glamorous Greening
When it comes to home décor, consumers are going green – and saving green – with energy-conserving solutions and practical eco-friendly home products that don’t skimp on style. Examples include energy-efficient appliances and furniture made from rapidly renewable resources. Other new items in green home décor include wall coverings, like MIO’s PaperForms, made of 100% post- and pre-consumer waste paper, and water-saving showerheads, such as Moen’s new 1.75 gallons per minute model, which offers a 30 percent water savings from the industry standard 2.5 gallons per minute showerhead while maintaining a satisfying shower experience.

Leading the way in the emerging sustainability trend are so-called “LOHAS,” or Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability consumers, first-time homeowners and empty-nesters. However, according to Timothy Henderson, Iconoculture senior director and consumer strategist, going green is not just a fad among elite environmentalists. “Twenty years from now, people will expect to find environmentally responsible, sustainable products,” said Henderson.

Tech-savvy Habitat
From the living room to the bathroom, Americans are getting wired. According to Iconoculture experts, technology is the home consumer’s new best friend. From “smart homes” that offer homeowners the convenience to control appliances, sprinklers, security systems, curtains and media components from a single-touch panel to “intelligent homes” that monitor what the consumer is doing and use this information to set preferences from a secure server, home technology is available at many different levels.

Leading the tech-savvy home trend are working families, older adults looking to upgrade their current home and those with multiple homes. These groups rely on the convenience of technology to simplify their lives. Outside of these demographic hotspots, popular tech choices making their way into the mainstream include virtual photo storage, smart appliances and furniture and fixtures embedded with technology, like ShowHouse® by Moen’s new hands-free electronic Destiny™ faucet, featuring clean, minimalist styling and a sheeting water flow.

Design Therapy
Forget the therapist…great décor is the new path to healing and restoration. According to Nissa Hanna, Iconoculture associate director and consumer strategist, the trend is “more about appreciation of good design, not just for the sake of good design, but for better living.” Hanna explained that today’s design is all about experience – aspiring to create customized comfort and functionality. Among those leading the trend toward extreme home personalization are multigenerational home dwellers needing both common and personal space, Generation X “blenders” who mix work and life, home artisans, young cosmopolitan consumers and empty nesters. To create this level of personalization, homeowners are gravitating toward unique items like the Puzzle Floor™, solid hardwood flooring that is put together like the pieces of a puzzle, and the Loftcube, a customizable pod-like prefabricated unit, complete with kitchen and bath, that can be added to any property – from rooftop to open field.

Trends of Tomorrow
Beyond current trends, Iconoculture experts put several items on their watch list for the future. Trends to watch among seniors, the fastest growing segment of the population, include “aging in place,” rejecting the idea of a retirement community to continue living in the traditional home; and “luxe retirement,” redefining retirement with luxuries such as multiple homes and extra spending money.

When it comes to where Americans live, the trend is either toward tall or sprawl – consumers are choosing to pile into urban environments where everything is at your doorstep or spreading out into more rural areas to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Also on the home trend horizon, Hanna discussed the concept of the “healthy home – a home that does not contribute to air pollution.” She also talked about home as fashion, where design is much more fluid, interchanging high- and low-end pieces that don’t necessarily match, to get an eclectic and inspired look.

Today’s trends are all about improving your home and ensuring a better tomorrow for yourself, your family and your world. When updating your home’s look, design carefully – make it smart and sustainable to improve your quality of life for years to come.

Resources: http://www.moen.com/pressroom/article.cfm?cType=T&release=2441

 Be sure to check out the “hottest” kitchen and bathroom faucets at www.faucetpro.com. We carry an elegant, stylish line of Moen sink faucets and Kohler sink faucets for your kitchen and bathrooms.

 

Easing Water Woes

Cut water use without sacrificing style

With the recent drought conditions in the Southeast and ongoing water concerns in the Southwest and California, water conservation has become extremely important to many home buyers. In just one water district in northeastern Florida, the average person uses 54,000 gallons of water a year, an amount that could be dramatically lowered without giving up comfort or function. New homes have a distinct advantage over older, existing homes in this area. Many local building codes now require new houses to be built with more efficient toilets, faucets and shower heads.

Since water-saving features are the standard for today’s builder, saving water doesn’t mean giving up on convenience or great design.Just by offering your customers Energy Star-rated appliances, you’re helping them save water every time they wash a load of dishes or laundry. Energy Star-qualified dishwashers, for example, typically use a third less water than non-qualified models. Plus, they’re designed to eliminate the need for pre-rinsing dishes before loading the dishwasher, which can save up to 20 gallons of water for every load. High-quality appliances, such as Miele dishwashers, are designed to meet the need to save water and to give buyers a beautiful addition to their kitchen, whatever the style. “Over time, Miele has reduced water consumption over 50 percent,” says company spokesperson Lori Dolnick. “We have a long history of environmental sensitivity. And there are so many options for integration. There are a lot of exciting ways to use these products.” At Alys Beach, a sustainable community on the Gulf coast of the Florida Panhandle, high-end plumbing fixtures are specified by the architects for the design features and performance. But saving water is an equal priority, and environmental program manager Christian Wagley says it’s gotten easier to do that in the three years since the community opened.

“We’ve switched to more efficient toilets; there are more choices now,” Wagley says. “As an example of the quality – we put dual flush in our development offices here. With the toilets that were here before, the plumber was here everyday. We put in dual flush toilets and the plumber hasn’t been here once in 2 ½ years. They’ve performed flawlessly. … Just in the last six to eight months, we’ve been specifying them in all our buildings. We think we can meet the (architects’) needs and save water at the same time.”

Moen’s new cottage-style Rothbury Collection is a perfect example of how easy it is for offer buyers great design and water conservation at the same time. Particular attention was paid to detailing, with such features as low-arc spouts, crisp lines and a scalloped, layered design at the base of the handles and faucets. Hidden inside the elegant design is Moen’s first water-saving, 1.5 gallon per minute aerator; traditional aerators flow at 2.2 gallons per minute. The water savings don’t come at any sacrifice to function, either, says Jerry Capasso, Moen’s wholesale bath product manager. The aerator doesn’t produce any noticeable change in traditional water pressure or flow, “so homeowners will still be able to conduct their normal bathroom activities, such as washing their face or brushing their teeth, while saving water.”

Many builders now are participating in water conservation certification programs similar to the Energy Star program for energy conservation. In central Florida, Mercedes Homes has begun building houses to Florida Water Star standards – with enthusiastic responses from customers who see how much money it can save them on their utility bills, without losing any of the beauty they expect in a new home.

The homes’ water-saving features include highly efficient toilets, plumbing and appliances that save between 20 to 26 percent on indoor water use. Outdoors, the houses incorporate lush, drought-tolerant native plants, minimal turf and soil moisture sensors to prevent overwatering. Those feature cut outdoor water use by up to 40 percent, for a total of as much as 8,000 gallons a month.

“Water is huge,” says Stuart McDonald, corporate vice president of operations for Mercedes Homes. “We’re not making any more water, so we had better take care of what we’ve got. It’s the right thing to do.”

Article Reference: http://moeninsight.com/issue21/article1.html
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At www.faucetpro.com, you’ll find an extensive collection of high quality, stylish kitchen faucets and bathroom faucets. We carry a wide array of Kohler kitchen faucets, Kohler bathroom faucets, Moen kitchen faucets, and Moen bathroom faucets. Find us at www.faucetpro.com.