Why Install a Pot Filler Faucet in Your Kitchen?

One can venture a guess that many of us reading about this have not, yet, heard about pot filler faucets. Pot filler faucets are one of the crazes in kitchens today, whether new or remodeled. An avid cook who loves to entertain at home may consider it a wonderful convenience, whereas one who rarely cooks will think it an excessive, unnecessary, expense.

So, what is a pot filler faucet? It is a faucet mounted on the wall directly above the stove that swings out on a long, jointed, arm. Instead of lugging a heavy pot of water from the sink to the stove, pots can be filled with water right on the stove. When the faucet is not in use, it folds neatly back against the wall above the stove, out of the way but ready when needed. Your local kitchen plumbing professional can easily install your pot filler with one half-inch cold water supply line. Installing the faucet in the correct location can be the most difficult part of the installation. Be sure to consider the height of your cooktop, as well as the height of your tallest pot, when pinpointing where to put the faucet.

There is, however, a down side to consider before purchasing your pot filler. The large heavy pot that was filled with water at the cooktop, still needs to be carried back to the sink in order to empty it. Given its size and location, the faucet could be bumped, turning on the water where there is no drain to catch it. Bringing the additional plumbing line to the location will require a plumbing professional for installation. Accumulating grease from the cooktop could also make cleaning the faucet difficult.