Many homeowners are taking this increased time inside to make upgrades to their homes. Of all the upgrades you can make to your home plumbing, installing touchless faucets could be among the best choices. Touchless faucets and other fixtures aren’t just found in public and commercial spaces anymore; they are becoming increasingly popular in residences. Hands-free faucets offer plenty of benefits to your household, including:
- Convenient Water Access
Convenience is top-of-mind when it comes to touchless technology. The touchless faucets activate when sensors detect motion or close-proximity, so all you need to do is hold your hands under the spout. This convenience is very beneficial for those who are older, have limited mobility, suffer from a hand injury or arthritis, and others. Additionally, it’s very hassle-free to power your faucet. Depending on the model, you can choose those that are plug-in, are solar-powered or that run on rechargeable batteries.
- Saves Water and Money
Water leaks can become costly, and a leak is often out of your control. However, there are ways we often waste water here and there that really add up at the end of the month. People tend to leave the tap on when washing dishes, washing hands or brushing teeth. A perk of having touchless faucets is having the automatic off, not just the automatic on. With a hands-free faucet, your water won’t run unnecessarily if you aren’t actively using the flow of water, or when you just forget to turn the faucet off.
- More Sanitary
It’s no wonder that high-traffic restrooms in restaurants, shopping malls and airports use touchless faucets. Being able to reduce the times we touch certain surfaces helps limit the spread of germs and other grime we could be tracking with our hands. That is, there are fewer opportunities for people to contaminate or be contaminated by faucet handles, which is more top-of-mind the past year than ever before for homeowners.
If you have any questions about installing touchless faucets, give us a call at 1-800-929-0299! We’re here 24/7, 365 for all of your plumbing and HVAC needs.