Why touchless faucets are a great addition to any kitchen
Yes, they look great. But that’s not the only reason they’re often recommended.
In addition to the obvious good looks, touchless faucets offer a host of other benefits to the everyday kitchen. Here are some of the most important ones.
1. Ever so convenient!
Touchless faucets are hugely convenient.
You don’t have to juggle opening and closing the faucet, while also holding a huge pot in both your hands! Also for the children, the disabled and the elderly, touchless faucets can prove to be a big boon.
2. Help you go green
Touchless faucets can help you save water.
Regular faucets can drip, leak and cause you to worry about unnecessary water wastage. Touchless faucets have motion detectors that stop the flow of water when not needed.
They can be a boon in houses with several people and children, where someone regularly forgets to turn the tap off
fully.
3. Stay clean and germ-free
If you are a person that’s constantly washing your faucet because you worry that too many dirty hands could have contaminated it, read further.
A touchless faucet is the answer to all your kitchen hygiene OCD issues. These aid in minimal touching, almost zero finger prints and zero contamination, so you know your kitchen is healthier and safer than ever.
4. Adds extra elegance to the kitchen
Touchless faucets are futuristic and elegant, adding beauty and richness to a kitchen. They come in various styles, so it’s easy to choose one that complements your kitchen décor.
Though there are different kinds of kitchen faucets available in the market today, its basic working remains the same.
Here is what lies at the base of every touchless kitchen faucet’s operation.
1. Sensor
A touchless faucet features a sensor usually placed towards the bottom of the spout.
The most common type of sensor uses an infrared light source with a detector. When a hand comes within a few inches of the base of the spout, some infrared light bounces off the skin onto the detector. The sensor in turn sends a signal to turn on the faucet valve.
Some touchless faucets even employ ultrasonic field sensors that detect presence based on field disruption.
2. Solenoid valve
Every touchless faucet uses a solenoid that activates a diaphragm valve to turn on and off the flow of water.
The sensor sends a signal to the solenoid (about the presence or absence of a hand), and the solenoid adjusts the
diaphragm valve to the open/close position. When the diaphragm valve is pulled open (in the presence of a hand), water can flow out of the spout, and when it is closed, the flow of water stops.
3. Power Source
The solenoid and the sensor are both powered by either batteries or an AC source.
Using an AC source can be more economical in the long run, but may cause hindrance during a power cut.
A battery powered faucet is brilliant when it comes to power disruptions, but may be a more expensive option. Also, recharging as well as repurchasing batteries is an added hassle.
4. Spout
The spout is connected to the sensor via fiber optic cables. Touchless faucet spouts are available in a variety of heights and finishes, so its best to choose one that meets your style and convenience needs.
Things to consider while choosing a touchless kitchen faucet
Before going into the details on the type of touchless faucet you must choose, it is important to understand where you stand. A number of factors can come into play while choosing the right touchless faucet for your kitchen.
The below pointers will help you narrow down on your choice better.
1. Sensor accuracy
Kids are curious by nature. If you have kids in the house, chances are that they will want to experiment and play with the touchless faucet, turning it on and off several times a day.
In this case, it is best advisable to go for a unit that has a highly accurate sensor. These sensors usually turn on only if you get very close to them, so there is a chance that the kids won’t be able to reach them as easily.
Great accuracy ensures that water flows without delay, whenever a hand is detected, and stops promptly when not
needed.
2. Number of sensors
Today, touchless faucets sport anywhere between one and five sensors based on the technology that is used.
More the number of sensors used, greater is the control (zone of control) over the water flow.
As the number of sensors increase, so does the price.
3. Finishing
The kind of finish you should go for depends on how frequent your kitchen cleaning schedule is. If you tend to clean your kitchen often, the kind of finish you choose doesn’t matter.
But if you are a person that cleans once in a fortnight, we suggest you to go for a finish that’s easy maintenance. This kind of finishing lasts long, doesn’t develop spots and stains as easily, and is much easier to maintain in the long run.
While choosing the finishing, also make sure that it blends well with the décor of your kitchen. There are also special finishes available to add extra bling, and help it stand out in the kitchen space.
4. Pull down hose
A main reason people go in for touchless faucets is because it comes with a pull down hose to help wash bigger vessels, pots and pans.
But if you have a dishwasher that easily takes care of this for you, the pull down hose is not really needed. If you do not have a dishwasher, the pull down hose is probably a big plus, and a feature you should look for while buying a touchless kitchen faucet.
Some pull down hoses are retractable, and are thus easier to use in comparison with the ones that rely on a manual docking mechanism.
5. Battery consumption pattern
If you go for a faucet that works on batteries, choose one that lasts the longest, and with minimal battery
replacement.
A model with a longer battery life, most often ensures better quality and durability.
6. Ease of installation
A touchless faucet should be easy to install and should come with guides clearly explaining how to set it up.
You should also have a clear estimate of the amount of space you have available, and if the faucet you’re purchasing is a right fit for this space. Also, make note of the number of holes your sink allows while mounting a faucet.
Height of the faucet is also an important factor to consider. If you have a shallow sink, a tall faucet may cause water to splash around when you use it.
7. Build and durability
Always, go for a faucet from a brand that’s well-known for quality and durability.
Choose a build that’s sturdy, robust and high-quality. Also, look for a good warranty scheme too. Some touchless faucets come with lifelong warranties so you do not have to worry about repairs and replacements in the long run.
A good warranty scheme is indicative of the high quality and trust the company has over the product, making it worth the buy.
Now that you have a fair idea of how to go about choosing a touchless faucet, it is time we explore the popular ones in the market. These are some of the highly rated models available currently.
Add a touch of comfort and class to your kitchen with the Moen 7594ESRS touchless kitchen faucet!
Construction and Design
This touchless faucet is simple in its construction, yet elegant enough to add a personal touch of class and style to any kitchen décor. Made out of spot resistant stainless steel, the Moen 7594ESRS has an easy yet sturdy construction.
The faucet sports a flexible design, accommodating both one and three-holed kitchen sinks, featuring a height of 15.50 inches and a spout reach of 7.88 inches. Moen 7594ESRS also has a dual sensor system and a retractable spray wand (and a 68-inch hose) with in-built spray settings.
Along with the sensors, the faucet also features a regular handle to control the temperature or flow of the water manually.
Its minimalistic construction and Moen’s Duralock Quick-Connect Installation System makes for a tool-less and hassle-free installation procedure.
Performance
The Moen 7594ESRS is quite convenient when it comes to both setup and usage.
Its dual sensor system powered by MotionSense accurately detects hand movement. The Ready sensor is designed to detect movement near the base of the spout, while the Wave sensor is placed on top of the spout. This sensor triggers water flow based on a hand wave movement above the spout.
Moen is equipped with the easy reflex system with a smooth and effortless retractable spray wand. This system is smooth to operate, facilitates easy movement, and effortlessly docks the spray head back in place. The ergonomic spray wand is engineered for minimal resistance, and is easily maneuverable.
This touchless faucet features the Power Clean Spray technology that guarantees 50 per cent more spraying power than regular pull-out or pull-down faucets. Increased spray power adds more control and convenience to your everyday tasks.
Pros
Made out of spot resistant stainless steel
Accommodates both one and three-holed kitchen sinks
Dual sensor system
Additional traditional handle for manual operation
Retractable spray wand with infinite maneuverability
Easy and quick installation
Power Clean Spray technology for more power and control
The Moen 5923EWSRS is one unique blend of ease and versatility!
Construction and Design
The Moen 5923EWSRS is constructed from a spot resistant stainless finish that resists fingerprints and water spots for a cleaner looking kitchen. It features a single-sensor touchless activation system, and a readily retracting pull-down hose for flexibility in usage.
The faucet has a high arc spring design for ease in usage and increased flexibility. Also, it can be mounted on either a sink or counter top.
With a highly functional design, this Moen touchless kitchen faucet is 2.5-inch tall with a 10-inch docked spout reach. Also, the Duralock quick connect system guarantees easy setup and installation.
Performance
The Moen 5923EWSRS uses MotionSense Wave – a single-sensor touchless activation, allowing users to easily turn water on and off with the wave of a hand.
Its Power Clean spray technology provides 50 percent more spray power versus most other pull down and pullout faucets without the Power Clean technology.
This Moen faucet’s one-handle lever handle makes it easy to adjust the water. This kitchen faucet offers plenty of clearance for taller pots and pans, extends your reach in and around the sink, and provides two spray options to make every day cleaning jobs easier. Its aerated stream makes for everyday cleaning; while powerful rinse mode is for heavy-duty cleaning.
Pros
High-arc spring design for better flexibility and ease of handling
Spot Resist Stainless steel finish
MotionSense hand wave activation
Features Power Clean spray technology
Duralock quick connect system for easy installation
This single-handle touch kitchen faucet from Delta delivers a surprising blend of comfort and convenience!
Construction and Design
The Delta Essa Single handle kitchen faucet is a one-touch device that responds promptly to touch.
Designed with Delta’s patented Diamond Seal technology, the faucet is leak-resistant, and claimed to be twice as long lasting as its competitors.
It is constructed to fit single-holed as well as three-holed sinks, and includes an optional deck plate for three-holed installation. Also, InnoFlex PEX supply lines are integrated into this faucet for reduction of leak points.
A point to note before purchasing the Delta Essa kitchen faucet is its increased Spout reach. Considering that this faucet has a reach of 9.38 inches, it has a tendency to cause splashing in medium to small kitchen sinks. It is advisable that the dimensions of the sink are taken into consideration before choosing this faucet.
Performance
This one-touch kitchen faucet sports a TempSense LED indicator light, that turns on promptly in response to any changes in temperature. All it needs is a slight touch with your wrist or forearm, and the faucet switches on, activating water flow and turning on the temperature LED.
The faucet has a two function spray wand that allows easy switching between spray and stream flow settings.
This Delta Essa kitchen faucet features special Touch-Clean spray holes for wiping away calcium and lime buildup in an easy and fast manner. The retractable spray head uses a powerful magnet, and docks back perfectly and easily when released.
Pros
Leak-proof (Incorporates Delta’s patented Diamond Seal technology)
Optional deck plate included
InnoFlex PEX supply lines integrated
Touch-Clean spray holes` for quick and easy removal of buildup and sediments
Magnetic docking for easy and effortless docking of spray wand
Cons
The spout reach is more when compared to regular faucets. May cause splashing when used with regular sinks
Stay clean and hassle-free with this highly-functional, minimalistic kitchen faucet from Kohler!
Construction and Design
The Kohler K-72218-VS opts for minimalistic and clean design. Its durable ceramic valves and lasting finish ensures a life free from spots and stains, and promises high durability. A black bonnet is a part of the design, imparting a sleek and highly aesthetic look to the set.
The faucet features a highly-functional touch-less design that responds in the matter of milliseconds. It also has a precision activation window to prevent false activations and an LED light when switched on.
The Kohler K-72218-VS has a magnetic docking system that’s smoothly guides the spray head to securely lock back in place. The spray head is attached to a light braided nylon hose to prevent tangling and a ball joint for easy, effortless and smooth pull-down operation. This faucet also operates on a manual mode in case of power disruptions.
Performance
This touch less incorporates Kohler’s intuitive response technology that is highly in tune with your moves. All this highly-functional faucet needs is a slight wave of the hand or a utensil to turn it on or off. Another brilliant feature built into the Kohler K-72218-VS is the precision activation window to disable false activations.
The faucet also features super-flexible nozzles to help prevent and easily clean sediment and mineral buildup. Its battery-free design is greener and more economical, and removes hassles that accompany battery-replacement.
Pros
Precision designed to prevent false activations
Highly intuitive and responsive sensors
Magnetic docking system for secure and effortless pull back
Easy to clean, flexible nozzles
Nylon hose is braided for smoothness and prevention of tangles
Cons
Battery-free design may be a con if you do not have a power socket near your kitchen sink
Sturdy, smooth and easy to operate – this is the Forious Touch less faucet in a nutshell!
Construction and Design
This touch less kitchen faucet has an everyday design that’s both ergonomic and practical. Sporting a brushed nickel finish and a durable copper construction, the faucet is built for durability and rust resistance.
The Forious faucet operates seamlessly between two modes- the normal faucet mode, and the touch less mode. You can switch between the two modes effortlessly – with just the turn of a knob.
An easily detachable spray head has a 360 degree swivel function, and automatically turns on the flow of water as it is pulled down. The flow on the pull-down mode switches between the spray and the stream modes with the push of a button placed on the shower head.
The hose that accompanies the shower head is an American Standard Braided hose, that’s designed to withstand breakage, leakage and rusting. The faucet is designed for one-holed and three-holed sinks. It also comes with a patented, smart control box that’s both waterproof and space saving.
The Forious touch less faucet uses a push-fit design for a simplified, safe installation that requires zero tools.
Performance
This touch less faucet has easy-install batteries and delivers up to 2 years of battery life.
With a motion infrared sensor that detects objects up to 4 inches (about 10 cm) of itself, the Forious faucet makes for simple and convenient operation.
The force of the water flow is strong and steady enough for various cleaning tasks, making it very versatile for the kitchen.
Pros
Water flows automatically as the shower head is pulled down
Easy installation
Switch between normal and touchless mode with just a knob turn
Battery life of up to 2 years
Durable and solid construction
Built-in timer to shut-off water flow after a few minutes (great if you have children in the house)
Cons
Faucet switches between two spray modes – light and full-force. There is no medium.
The shower head needs a button press to release water in the spray mode, while upon release it locks down to the stream mode. This maybe a bit of an inconvenience if you mostly prefer the spray mode for your cleaning activities.
Stylish, contemporary and practical, the FLOW kitchen faucet is definitely a brilliant add to a classic kitchen!
Construction and Design
The FLOW kitchen faucet comes in a classy and luxurious Chrome finish to complement your kitchen décor in the best way possible. The build is heavy, durable and well-engineered, and the unit is very easy to install.
This faucet has a high-arc design, with an easy lever to set the faucet flow, temperature and operational mode (manual or sensor-based). The sensor on the faucet is placed at the base of the fixture and automatically turns on and off the water flow upon the quick wave of a hand.
The body of the faucet is scratch resistant and is easy to clean. The faucet comes with a retractable pull-down hose that is given a lock to help reduce the pressure from having to keep it pulled. There is a two-spray settings switch on the shower head to easily switch between manual and shower modes.
Performance
A great feature of the FLOW Kitchen faucet is the care with which the water flow modes are engineered for kitchen users. The spray head can be pulled down even while water is flowing through the nozzle, and lock the shower head back in place, the flow is automatically designed to stop.
Also, the flow is designed to stop after about three minutes, to ensure there is no wastage of water.
Installation is quick and easy and isn’t hardwired. The faucet has a quick and easy insert installation, and the installation unit features colored inlets for easy identification. Also, it features a handy two way control box.
Pros
No hardwired installation- just a quick insertion mechanism (easy and quick installation)
Intelligently engineered water flow modes for kitchens
Designed to operate in manual mode during power outages
Sensor can be easily activated by bringing hands close to the base of the faucet
Water shuts down after a few minutes
Cons
Cannot be connected to AC power sources. Is purely battery operated
Add a splash of sophistication to your personal space with this ever-elegant design from Moen!
Construction and Design
The Moen Arbor 7594EWORB can be installed on both one-holed and three-holed kitchen sinks.
Its highly elegant and sophisticated build features an oil-rubbed bronze body, a high-arc curving spout, and a slightly flared handle for extra handling comfort and style.
The faucet features a single wave sensor on the side, which turns on/off the water flow with a quick hand wave gesture.
It also features a reliable spray head that is easily retractable and which allows easy maneuvering. The spray head hose has a comfortable length of 68 inches. It is smooth and aids easy movement, while the spray head docks back in place comfortably after use.
Installation of the Moen Arbor 7594EWORB touch less faucet is easy and hassle-free with the Duralock quick connect system.
Performance
This Moen touch less faucet allows for effortless touch-free operation with its reliable and quick-response Motion Sense wave sensor.
The faucet is equipped with Moen’s power clean spray Technology that promises to deliver 50 per cent more spray power in comparison with other touch less Moen faucets.
Its intelligent and intuitive design adds a touch of comfort and ease, allowing you to maintain a super-clean kitchen. It also adds style and class to your space, blending in seamlessly with any kitchen décor.
Pros
Elegant and highly sophisticated construction
Intelligent, intuitive design
Powerfully responsive wave sensor
Easily retractable spray wand
360 degree maneuverability of spray head hose
50 per cent more spray power compared to regular touchless faucets
This built-to-last beauty from badiJum is a unique blend of style and smart engineering!
Construction and Design
The badiJum touchless faucet has a beautiful high-arc design and a lead-free construction. This smartly engineered kitchen faucet also has a dual-sensor design for high functionality. The infrared sensor is located at the base of the spout to detect hand movement, while the pull down sensor is activated when the hand sprayer is pulled off or attached back on.
The faucet has a smooth edged handle so it works in both touchless and touch-on modes, adding more convenience and reliability. The 3-function spray head is attached to a pull-out hose that a 40cm extra extension length. It is also easily maneuverable, and can rotate a full 360 degrees.
This badiJum touchless faucet has an exceptionally easy installation process.
Performance
This badiJum faucet is intelligent, and has a highly intuitive and user-friendly design. Both the sensors are highly responsive and efficient. The pull-down sensor is a great addition to add ease to your daily activities.
The faucet timer is programmed to automatically stop the water flow after 3 minutes of on time. This is a great feature to help save water and minimize the risks of accidentally leaving the faucet on.
With the three spray pattern design, the spray head can be conveniently used for a variety of kitchen tasks. There is an instant pause button too, to stop the water flow in the pull down mode. It features a Swiss Neoperl aerator that facilitates great air-water mixing, for a sharp, crisp stream of aerated water. The spray is powerful, and helps you perform regular cleaning tasks with utmost ease.
Pros
Beautiful and user-friendly construction
Lead-free, green design
Dual mode operation
Two sensors for smart usage
3-function spray head for more convenience (with an instant pause button, so there is no residual water around the sink)
This flawlessly designed touch faucet from Delta makes for a great kitchen companion!
Construction and Design
The Delta Leland Kitchen faucet has a highly functional touch-based design. The faucet is built for one-holed and three-holed configurations, and activates or deactivates water flow on a simple touch practically anywhere on the unit.
It is available in three beautiful finishes to complement your unique kitchen décor – Arctic Stainless Steel, Chrome, and Venetian Bronze. Leland features Tempsense LED lights to indicate in a blink, the temperature of the water that’s flowing.
This faucet uses a powerful magnetic docking facility to help the pull-down unit securely dock back into place. The pull down head has a 360 degree swivel function to make cleaning easier. The unit comes with an optional deck plate meant for three-holed installations. It also integrates InnoFlex PEX supply lines for one less leak point.
The Leland Kitchen faucet also incorporates the patented Diamond Seal technology for powerful leak-proofing, over all its potential leak points. This set up comprises of a diamond-embedded ceramic disk that eliminates wear over the seal points, and requires no lubrication.
Performance
A wonderful add-on from Delta is the intelligent ShieldSpray technology. This feature uses a powerful stream of water with a protective sphere like structure to guard the surroundings from unnecessary splatter. Delta claims that this unique addition to its faucets can result in 90 per cent less splatter and reduced soaking and scrubbing times.
Delta Leland includes TouchClean- soft rubber spray holes that allow easy wipe-off of residue and mineral buildup.
Pros
Available in three distinct finishing types
Less splatter with the intelligent shield spray
Powerful stream and spray flow
Activates on a simple touch anywhere on the faucet
Powerful magnet for secure docking
360 degree swivel hose
Diamond Seal technology for powerful leak-proofing
This traditional looking faucet from Forious has a solid, long lasting build!
Construction and Design
This Forious Assistive Touch Kitchen faucet responds to the lightest of touches anywhere on the body of the faucet.
Constructed from a brushed nickel finish with the strongest Uzbekistan Copper Construction, the faucet meets all CUPC certifications. This heavy duty brushed nickel finishing is great because they are much easier to clean, stay spot-free and require less cleaning.
Apart from being rust and corrosion resistant, the Forious Assistive kitchen faucet is fingerprint and smudge free, and operates on dual modes.
The sprayer hose that comes with this faucet has a 360 degree swivel, and a two function spray that easily switches between stream and spray.
This Forious Assistive Touch Kitchen faucet operates on 4 AA batteries, and claims up till one year of battery life.
Performance
Though the Forious Assistive Touch Kitchen faucet isn’t very pricy, the faucet is still very high-quality. The build is thick and heavy, does not feel flimsy, and the brushed nickel finishing feels great to the touch.
What’s worth mentioning about this traditional-looking faucet is its amazing touch sensing capabilities. The touch sensor is absolutely on point and does not fail to impress.
Installation is fairly simple, and takes just a few minutes.
Pros
Reasonable pricing and high-quality build
Zero-leak design
Amazing quality and finishing
Highly accurate touch sensor
Fairly easy installation
Eco-friendly design – Shuts down after a few minutes
Make cooking more fun and hassle-free with this solid, durable touchless faucet from Boharers!
Construction and Design
This Boharer’s touchless kitchen faucet has a brushed nickel and stainless steel construction, and is meant for one holed and three holed kitchen sinks. It is solid, durable, and sports a user-friendly design that’s easy to install.
The faucet has three modes to increase its versatility –the spray mode, the stream mode and the pause mode. The spray mode produces a fresh stream of aerated water for light and quick cleaning, while the stream mode produces a concentrated flow for more heavy duty cleaning. The pause function allows one to pause in between the water flow, and resume when ready.
The Boharer’s touchless faucet uses a handy pull down spray that is easily retractable and easily glides back into place. Its intelligent Motion Sensor is located at the base of the spout. It responds to the wave of a hand and activates and deactivates water flow with precision.
High-arc kitchen faucets are incredibly useful in any kitchen. Boharer’s touchless kitchen faucet has a height of about 16.63 inches and a spout reach of 8.83 inches. High-arc kitchen faucets offer a range of cleaning that ordinary faucets can never offer.
This faucet from Boharer’s has a long, flexible hose that extends to all corners of the sink and helps you clean every nook and cranny.
Performance
The Boharer’s touchless faucet has a user-friendly design and construction. The faucet has powerful spray and stream water modes that enable quick and versatile cleaning in the kitchen.
Powered by an eco-friendly design, the faucet features an automatic water-saving system that turns off the water flow after three minutes of no activity. This helps save precious water and is a great option when you have children in the house.
Boharer’s offers exceptional hands-free convenience through MotionSense, and a powerful flow to clean absolutely anything with ease. Its easy-clean nozzles can easily be wiped in case of sediment buildup, and its spot resist surface makes for easy cleaning.
Pros
Intelligent design and solid construction
Powerful water flow modes
Extra-long hose for easy and extended cleaning
Spot resist surface
Easy wipe nozzle
Cons
The retractable function of the hose may be a tad flimsy
This reliable touchless kitchen faucet is a smart and user-friendly choice, inspired by Bio Bidet!
Construction and Design
The FLOW Kitchen faucet incorporates a Bio bidet style design with a brushed nickel finish. The finishing gives a smooth, whitish tint to the unit adding a layer of elegance and sophistication.
Installation is quick and easy and isn’t hardwired. The faucet has a quick and easy insert installation, and the installation unit features colored inlets for easy identification. Also, it features a handy two way control box.
This touchless faucet has a high-arc design, with an easy lever to set the faucet flow, temperature and operational mode (manual or sensor-based). The sensor on the faucet is placed at the base of the fixture and automatically turns on and off the water flow upon the quick wave of a hand.
Performance
The FLOW Kitchen faucet has redesigned the way the water flow modes are engineered for kitchen faucets. The faucet incorporates simple, yet ingenious ways for effortless operation. For example, the spray head can be pulled down even while water is flowing through the nozzle, and lock the shower head back in place, the flow is automatically designed to stop.
Another welcome feature is that the flow is designed to stop after about three minutes, to ensure there is no wastage of water.
This faucet uses a quick insertion method installation that is simple to set up and handle. Since the installation does not involve hardwiring of any kind, the FLOW faucet is designed to work even in the absence of electricity. It works both in the manual mode and the auto mode and can be a great addition to any living space.
Pros
No hardwired installation- just a quick insertion mechanism (easy and quick installation)
Intelligently engineered water flow modes for kitchens
Designed to operate in manual mode during power outages
Sensor can be easily activated by bringing hands close to the base of the faucet
Water shuts down after a few minutes
Cons
Cannot be connected to AC power sources. Is purely battery operated
A well-made, beautiful unit with a pretty design, the Kohler Malleco faucet is one of a kind!
Construction and Design
The Kohler Malleco Touchless Pull-down Kitchen Faucet has a vibrant stainless steel finish as well as a touchless control. The sensors in this touchless faucet are precise, and get activated with a simple hand wave gesture. The faucet is compatible with one-holed, two-holed, three-holed and four-holed sinks.
With a sophisticated and premium metallic construction, the Kohler faucet also features a ceramic disc valve for exceptional performance. Also, its long hose makes it pretty easy to clean pretty much anything from messy sinks to difficult-to-clean kitchen appliances.
Installation of the Kohler Malleco touchless faucet is easier than ever with its pre-supplied assembly lines and color-coded quick connect fittings.
The faucet is battery operated and comes with 6 double A batteries.
Performance
This touchless faucet has a reliable magnet that uses the DockNetik docking system for secure and convenient docking of the sprayhead. The highly responsive sensors on the Kohler Malleco faucet use the brand’s amazing response technology so the faucet responds to a simple hand wave in milliseconds.
The intelligent timer prevents wastage of water by turning off the water flow after four minutes of non-operation, while the Scratchshield technology helps the faucet withstand the strains of daily usage.
Kohler’s promotion technology helps in effortless and smooth sprayhead movement, and the hose that is attached to the sprayhead is long enough to extend beyond the sink. The hose is smooth and kink-resistant to prevent unpleasant twisting and tangling.
In addition to the powerful water flow the faucet offers, it also includes the Sweep Spray option. This unique, thoughtful addition to the faucet enables a user to clean efficiently using a powerful blade of water, and to forcefully wash debris into the drain.
Pros
Includes Sweep Spray
Well-made and beautiful construction
DockNetik docking system for secure and convenient Sprayhead docking
Is compatible with one-holed, two-holed, three-holed and four-holed sinks
Ceramic disc valve for extended durability and performance
DIY easy installation
Smooth, extra-long and kink-resistant hose
Cons
The placement of the sensor is on the top arch (which may be inconvenient, and trigger accidental activations)
The Giantex pull down faucet is a traditional, sturdy unit with a user friendly design!
Construction and Design
The Giantex pull down kitchen faucet works in two modes- the manual mode and the motion sense mode. Suitable for both on-holed and three-holed sinks, the faucet includes a side-handle that manipulates the temperature of water.
The main body of the faucet is made with zinc while the interior is covered with brass. Both zinc and brass are durable, easy to maintain and last very long.
The materials used in the construction of this faucet are also rust and corrosion resistant, and have the ability to withstand high temperatures of water. They have great anti-scalding properties, thus adding another layer of safety and reliability to its operation.
The spray head is easily retrievable from its latch and retracts well. It features a SmartLatch retraction system that helps secure docking of the spray head. The spray head includes two flow modes- the aerated spray, and the concentrated stream. Both modes can be easily switched to back and forth, with a button on the spray head. In addition to these two modes, it also includes a pause function to momentarily pause the flow of water when required.
Performance
The Giantex pull down kitchen faucet uses two high-precision sensors –an automatic Motion sensor at the base of the spout and an infra-red sensor for pull-down water activation/deactivation.
The arch of the faucet is comfortably high, making it ideal to use for difficult-to-clean pots and pans. This Giantex faucet has a traditional design and a long-lasting, durable construction. Its simple yet modern build can complement any décor well, adding a touch of class and elegance to the space.
A plus point during the installation of this faucet is the innovative and quick method in place to connect the outlet hose to the control box.
Pros
Easy and intuitive set up and assembly
Highly durable and rust/corrosion-free construction
Works both in the manual as well as the automatic modes
Features a dual-sensor design for high-functionality and precision
The contemporary design of this Anza wave faucet was built for beautiful living spaces!
Construction and Design
The ANZA touchless kitchen faucet sports a design that allows easy, touch-free activation. The faucet has a height of about 15 inches and a spout reach of 8 inches.
A single function lever controls the mode, temperature and water flow, thus giving the faucet a very minimalistic look.
Configured for both one holed and three holed installations, the ANZA touchless faucet also comes with an optional deck plate for three holed sinks. The installation is fuss-free and simple and can be done in a standard DIY fashion. A two-water line comes together with a pre-installed pull out wand, and setting up can be done in the matter of a few minutes.
Made with a superior rust and corrosion resistant finish, the faucet meets all American safety guidelines including the cUPC and the NSF American Certification.
The ANZA touchless kitchen faucet 360 degree swivel high-arc spout for maximum maneuverability during cleaning. Also attached is a self-retract pull down hose with an extendable length of 12 inches. This braided nylon hose offers infinite maneuverability, and docks easily when it is released.
Performance
This ANZA faucet has an easy switch to seamlessly toggle between two water flow modes – the spray mode and the stream mode. The Spray mode produces an aerated flow of water, helpful for easy and simple cleaning purposes, while the stream mode is for more heavy-duty cleaning and rinsing. Both water flow modes are powerful and smooth, and great for daily kitchen cleaning tasks.
The water flow is designed to auto-turn off automatically after three minutes of activation to help prevent unnecessary water loss.
Overall, the ANZA touchless kitchen faucet is made with premium materials with precision engineering techniques. Built for heavy-duty use, the faucet is highly-functional and durable. Also adding a touch of extra convenience is its easy sizing, which fits under most kitchen cabinets thus allowing more space above the sink.
Pros
Smart sizing, minimalistic design
Great quality, durability and build
Rust and corrosion resistant finishing
Highly-functional water flow modes
360 degree swivel spout
cUPC and the NSF American Certified
Includes single function lever for multiple functions
Fuss-free installation
Cons
No cons to mention
Additional tips to help you better
Here are a few extra tips to help you make a good choice!
Some of these faucets come with additional features to regulate the temperature and pressure of water flow. Though quite handy yet expensive, they are not an absolute must. They’re good to have features though!
The LED light on the faucet is extremely helpful to use at night.
The water flow of a touchless faucet can be controlled using the handle (the way a normal faucet works), and remains that way until changed again.
Some touchless faucets are more sensitive than others. These faucets may turn on with the lightest brush, or when you walk by. It is important that you zero in on a model that’s responsive to manual triggers, rather than accidental ones.
While buying a touchless kitchen faucet, consider which features you will be most needing. An expensive model is not necessarily the best one. Choose based on desired features, and not based on price.
Check if you have a plug socket near your sink. If you don’t, it’s wise to go for a battery-run model. Additionally, there are models that are dual-operational. If the batteries die out, they can be conveniently plugged into an AC power source until the old batteries are replaced.
