What types are most efficient at saving water, and which are most durable?
A. It is important to repair or replace a leaking kitchen faucet even if the water feels cold. The dripping water may actually be coming from the hot water side of the faucet valve, but it feels cold because it has time to lose its heat before reaching the faucet. This can increase your energy and water bills. Several factors affect a faucet’s overall energy and water usage efficiency. The style and shape of the faucet can affect its convenience. A more convenient-to-use faucet allows you to turn the water on and off instead of letting it run between brief tasks. A tall-spout faucet, some as high as a foot, provides plenty of clearance to fill large pots or to get your hands under to clean foods. These are also stylish and more popular today. If the faucet has a short, or nearly horizontal spout, large pots must be filled in several steps from a smaller pot. This wastes more water down the drain while the water is transferred between pots. Pull-down faucets, with a sprayer built into t
