One of the most significant benefits of a  Pull Down Faucets is its impressive overall look when placed in any kitchen! It’s certainly a visually stunning feature which offers a more modern and contemporary look than that of plain, basic, and dull looking kitchen taps. However, its practicalities are also what people prefer pull-down kitchen faucets for, and they are plentiful. Very easy and quick to fit, they allow you to do much more around your sink area in general, especially those with greater spout heights. They also ensure that you don’t have to struggle to turn the water on when you have things in your hands or even just dirty hands, with their one-touch designs. Their choice of spray mode selections also ensures that you can get just the right force of water when needed (also consider a pull-out kitchen faucet if it’s the primary feature you look for). Finally, these are the models that are less likely to leak, as opposed to those old-fashioned taps.

Kitchen faucet features to consider

We have made a list of several areas below that we believe are the more crucial to look out for when selecting your final pull-down kitchen faucet. Though most of these products reviewed will tend to offer some similar features and purposes, each one differs slightly and provides additional benefits which may be more helpful to you, and your individual circumstances. However, it’s essential here to ensure that you select the most practical model that is going to offer you everything you want from your faucet purchase. Therefore, all our review models have been chosen as those models we believe offer you everything you need from such a product, and here we explain those features a little further.

Materials and finish

All of our reviewed models offer several elements in their makeup and finishings as standard. However, the best models are those finished in stainless steel to prevent too much scratching or visible stains. Yet, you will also find chrome, bronze, nickel, brass, and PVD. The better the selection of your material and finishing, the longer your kitchen faucet will remain looking like new, despite everyday wear and tear.

Valve

The valve used in all these reviewed models is a ceramic choice, and this ensures that your kitchen faucet lasts you for much longer. Previously, faucets and taps used rubber washers, however, over time they hardened and degraded, rendering many problems as a result. By selecting a ceramic valve, you can be sure of a more robust solution and one that can deal with the more extreme of temperatures. They also enable your faucet to function longer without needing to be repaired or replaced.

Water flow options

There are usually two water flow options as standard in most pull-down kitchen faucets, including spray and steam mode. However, the KOHLER K-596 offers an additional choice here and includes steam, spray, and boost. This may be a personal preference but having a selection of spray modes enables you to focus on different tasks using different methods each time, making the washing experience more manageable and quicker in the process.

Flow rate

The flow rate of your pull-down faucet will determine how much water comes through the wand when you run it. The average flow rate of the models reviewed here is 1.8 GPM, that is gallons per minute, with two models offering a little less at 1.5 GPM. This rate of flow is better economically as reduced flow equals a reduction in hot water, meaning you save water and energy at this rate.

Installation

Installation of a pull-down kitchen faucet should be quick and straightforward, and all these reviewed models here ensure the process is straightforward to do, without any prior plumbing knowledge or additional assistance required. All you need to do is ensure you’ve selected the model which works with the number of holes in your sink and then follow the instructions included in the package.

Dimensions

Because of the design of many pull-down kitchen faucets, you may need to check carefully beforehand that your sink area can accommodate your selected model. The height of some of these models means that pull down faucets are often considered higher to other faucet styles. The longnecks and elegant curves are great examples of this.

Consider the space between your wall mounted cabinet and your countertop here, as well as that of your base cabinet space for the hose to sit comfortably underneath.

Warranty

You may wish to take out a warranty on your selected model to ensure that should anything go wrong, or any incidents occur once your pull-down faucet is up and running, you are covered. All these reviewed models here offer a limited lifetime warranty, all that is apart from the Delta Faucet 9159 Trinsic, which provides a five-year limited warranty. If you require an additional guarantee with your chosen model, then it’s a good idea to read the small print and terms and conditions of the attached warranties carefully before deciding.

Extra features

You may want to access some of those additional features found in the best pull down kitchen faucets. If so, look for additions here such LED Indicator Lights, which tell you exactly how warm the water is, often changing color to alert you, such as the Delta Faucet 9159 Trinsic does. You may like those models with sensors that allow touchless operation, better still those with double sensors such as the Moen 7594 Arbor, meaning a simple hand movement to trigger the water flow!

You may also want a model that offers a magnetic docking spray which keeps the wand in place throughout and assures against drooping over time when used continually.

Kitchen faucet installation

It’s easier to install a sink and faucet at the same time, as the faucet can be installed correctly into the countertop before the sink is then placed into it. However, if you are just installing a faucet then it’s still a quick and easy installation, and your chosen model should come with a set of step by step instructions:

Turn off the water and power

Remove your old faucet or taps where applicable

Set the deck plate

Feed the faucet lines into the hole(s)

Install required washers and nuts under the sink

Attach the quick connect hose to the supply pipe, attaching a weight for balance

Connect your water supply lines

Turn the water on slowly – checking for any leaks or the need to tighten where necessary

Remove the faucet’s aerator, letting the water run aerator free to clear for a few minutes

Turn the faucet off, replacing the aerator

Your pull-down faucet is now ready to use!

Cleaning and care tips

As you would clean your sink, you can also apply those same methods to your new pull-down kitchen faucet. Take care to steer clear from harsh abrasive chemicals and indeed scrubbing brushes or wired sponges, which will scratch your faucet, making it visible for all to see. Instead, use warm soapy water to regularly clean out the wand and all-round the faucet. Do this on a regular basis and for extra shine, consider white vinegar applied gently with a cloth or even bicarbonate soda, used with a very soft toothbrush. Continue to do this, and over time, your kitchen faucet will remain in good shape.