4 Signs You Need a New Kitchen Sink and Faucet Installation

A new sink installation can transform your kitchen and change the way you use your sink on a daily basis. While you may make do with the sink you have now, you may not realize how many changes and benefits you will experience with the installation of a new sink.

The next time you use a kitchen sink, look for these signs. Just one of the signs could indicate the need for a new sink installation. A professional plumber can help with new fixture selection and installation. The process can completely change your kitchen sink for the better.

1. Loose or Tight Faucet Handles

When you go to turn on the sink, does the handle turn quickly or do you have to use a bit more force each time you want to access water? Either way, those are both signs you need new sink fixtures. Wear and tear through the years can cause mechanisms inside the sink faucet to strip down.

Typically, the stripping will make the sink handles loose. In some cases, water may remain on when you don't want it to, leading to excess water use and even flooding. In other cases, the stripping can cause friction and create a jam that makes it hard to turn the faucet on and off. If you have a dual-handle sink, then the impact could affect just one handle or the other.

For example, if your hot water handle becomes jammed, you may only have access to cold water. A replacement sink fixture will give you smooth handle options. You could choose a single-handle option to operate the water temperature with one control or a more traditional two-handle installation.

2. Outdated Technology

Even if your sink works properly, you may just have outdated technology. Modern kitchen faucets come with a number of features that can change the way you use your sink on a regular basis. For example, you could select a kitchen faucet with motion sensors. Instead of turning on a handle, you could simply put your hands under the faucet.

Along with the main faucet, many modern sinks will have extra features to help with kitchen tasks. For example, a plumber could install a pot-fill faucet that swings outward and quickly fills pots and pans with water. You may want a spray nozzle to pull out for tough dishes. Some sinks come with glass cleaner fixtures that spray glasses to quickly clean them.

The modern features could help you with your everyday kitchen habits. For example, in recent years, you may have found that you want to cook more and prepare more food. An outdated kitchen faucet can hinder the process and lead to delays in the kitchen. Access to a new faucet can change the way you prepare food and clean up after meals.

3. Sink Bay Sizes

In some cases, the sink upgrade may expand beyond just the faucet. You may seek out a whole new sink bay. Whether you cook more or have a growing family, the sink bay you currently have may currently be too small to fit all of your dishes on a regular basis. A plumber can help remodel the kitchen sink area.

You could choose from a single-sink bay with a wide opening or a dual-sink bay for more organized washing or food preparation. An expansion in size can make a big difference in the way you use the kitchen and the number of dishes you fit inside a sink. Your sink doesn't need to appear overfilled with just a small amount of dishes or a couple of pots and pans.

4. Water Pressure & Leaks

The use of a faucet year after year could eventually lead to leak issues. You may find that water drips out of the faucet at a slow pace. Not only does a leaky faucet waste water, but the water could cause mold growth, stains, or the formation of rust. Even if you don't have a steady leak, you may notice changes in water pressure with your sink.

Install a new sink faucet that will not leak and can provide ideal water pressure. Some modern faucet designs allow you to increase or decrease the water pressure based on your needs. Anytime you have a leak, you want to take care of the leak as soon as possible to prevent further issues.

A plumber will also look for a leak under the sink as well to ensure drain pipes are secure and up to code.

For all of your sink fixture needs reach out to the trained professionals at Jim Dhamer Plumbing and Sewer, Inc by calling (630) 964-2222. We will help you through the installation process to ensure your new sink works smoothly, from selecting the right sink for your needs to regular maintenance repairs. A new kitchen sink installation can make a big difference in your daily kitchen sink use.