Boiling and Chilled Filtered Water Tap

Boiling and chilled filtered water taps offer instant access to boiling and cold water, removing the need for kettles and bulky water coolers. They are installed underneath your sink and provide filtered water, chilled water, or a combination of both, at the touch of a button. They come in a range of finishes, and are easy to install.

Boiling taps require a higher pressure than your standard hot water tap, with most requiring 2.5 bar minimum. However, they are a great way to get piping hot water quickly and are often easier to use than a kettle. They also offer the added benefit of saving energy by avoiding unnecessary reboiling or boiling too much.

Some of the best boiling and chilled filtered water taps have child locks that require two icons to be activated, which helps prevent children from accidentally starting the near-boiling water. They also have a pot-filling function that allows you to fill a kettle up to 3 litres without having to keep your finger on the button. Other features include smart tap technology, which can turn off when you’ve finished dispensing water, and a digital display that shows remaining capacity.

Our premium pick is the Franke Omni, which has four modes – cold, filtered, boiling, and regular hot water. Its clever design means it has a large boiler in a box that fits behind the plinth, and it comes in a choice of modern and classic designs. It also has a handy feature that switches to a low flow mode for preparing tea and coffee. It uses a smaller, lower-cost filter than rivals and its cartridges last longer.