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Faucets with a pull-down sprayer are a convenient addition to any commercial or residential fixture. While most people think of a kitchen application, there are a few places where you could use one of these fixtures that you probably have never thought of before.
These fixtures are often underrated, although users install more of them yearly. Water efficiency and touchless activation are the two main priorities for those looking to upgrade their fixtures. The pull-down faucet head feature is another.
So, besides the kitchen, where do you think you need a pull-down sprayer?
Key Takeaways:
- A pull-down sprayer is located at the end of the sink spout and is the part of a faucet that pulls down for cleaning or spraying water in areas where a stationary spout cannot reach.
- Place a pull-down spray faucet in your kitchen. You do this in residential, industrial, and commercial applications.
- Laundry rooms, dog grooming stations, behind the bar, and utility sinks are a few of the more obvious locations to install a pull-down unit.
- Common issues people face with pull-down sprayers include hose retraction, low water pressure, sticking handles, and leaking spray head or hose.
What Is a Pull-Down Sprayer?
Not to be confused with a pre-rinse valve, a pull-down sprayer is the part of a faucet that pulls down from the end of the sink spout.
When manufacturers began developing pull-down kitchen faucet sprayers, the entire handle would pull away from the faucet. Modern styles used today have a slightly different style.
Now, only the end of the spout pulls away from the faucet unit. Each varies in size and length depending on the manufacturer's specs. Also, there are various applications.
Let's discuss the five places you should consider installing a pull-down sprayer. But first, let's review some of the pros of this fixture and some common problems users might face.
5 Places That Should Have a Pull-Down Sprayer
The popularity of installing a faucet with a pull-down sprayer has grown over the last several years. This trend is why experts predict that the market size for these spouts will reach a market size of $6.7 billion at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2020 to 2025.
Here are some of the places people are installing these fixtures (and where you need a faucet with a pull-down sprayer).
1. Kitchens (Commercial or Residential)
The most obvious choice is installing a faucet sprayer in your commercial or residential kitchen. They make cleaning easier, food prep, rinsing the basin, and filling large containers that do not fit in the sink.
Commercial applications are not as prevalent as residential ones. However, the trend is growing to include more commercial installations.
2. Laundry Room Sinks
This location is another that has commercial and residential applications. You will likely see one as commonly as you would see the other.
Installing a pull-down faucet sprayer for your laundry facilities makes it easier to pre-rinse and pre-treat stains. It also makes it easier if you have to wash a garment by hand.
3. Dog Grooming Sinks
Dog grooming station sinks are likelier to have a pre-rinse-type valve for bathing the animals. Those work well when washing large breed dogs.
Often those sink basins are large and intimidating to smaller dogs. To solve this, groomers will wash smaller breed dogs in smaller sinks.
These faucets need a pull-down sprayer so the groomers can wash smaller dogs as conveniently as the larger animals.
4. Behind the Bar
These sprayers in your commercial kitchen might seem obvious, but some industry experts (and many bartenders) agree that a pull-down sprayer has many of the same advantages behind the bar as in the kitchen.
The most notable benefit is the need to fill containers larger than the sink basin. It's a common issue for the small sinks behind the bar. A pull-down spout solves this concern.
5. Portable Handwashing Station
It may not seem like the obvious place to install a pull-down faucet, but a portable handwashing station is an excellent location. Not only does it help users wash more than their hands when on the go. It also makes it easier to clean up at venues and after outdoor events when the portable sink has a pull-down sprayer.
Common Issues Users Experience with Pull-Down Sprayers (And the Solutions!)
While pull-down sprayers have a plethora of benefits, there are also some cons to these popular spouts. They include some common problems people experience with their pull-down sprayers. If you deal with these issues, here are some solutions that should help.
Retraction Issues
The solution to this issue is to check the weight attached to the hose under the sink. The weight uses gravity to pull the hose down and the sprayer head back into the correct position. The image below shows where the weight is on the faucet hose.
Low Water Pressure
Most pull-down faucets have goose-neck spouts. Sometimes this can cause low water pressure. Aerators help control water flow without sacrificing the faucet's water pressure. The solution is to ensure that the faucet has aerators and functions properly.
Handles That Stick
Solve this issue by removing the faucet handle and inspecting it for damage. Most likely, the sticking is from something noticeably wrong with the unit. If the issue is not obvious, clean the handle and put it back on the sink. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the handle.
Leaking Spray Head
If the faucet sprayer head leaks, you don't have to replace the entire unit. Replacement faucet heads are available. Contact your faucet's manufacturer to locate the correct replacement part and only buy spout heads approved for that model.
Pull-Down Hose Leak
You will need to replace a leaky hose. Pull-down faucet hoses are generally not something you can repair. You can try a quick fix, like taping the hose with water-proof adhesives. However, experts agree that replacing the hose is the only way to ensure the integrity of the entire faucet.
Where to Find the Most Durable Pull-Down Faucet Sprayers
When looking for pull-down sprayers for your home or business, find a manufacturer that develops durable, responsibly-made plumbing products. With the additional parts and hoses, you don't want to risk buying faucets that you must constantly replace its parts.
Is it time to upgrade your fixtures with durable, pull-down kitchen faucet sprayers? Contact us today to speak to one of our friendly associates.
