Depending on your skill it is often better to replace a broken or leaking faucet with an entirely new one. At the same time, replacing your current bathroom faucet with a new and better-looking discount bathroom faucet can add style and a sense of luxury to your bathroom.

Types of Bathroom Faucets

There are two types of bathroom faucets, cartridge operated and compression. In cartridge faucets a hollow cartridge inside seals the spout or faucet. Holes in the cartridge mix the water and control temperature. If a cartridge faucet is leaking, normally the cartridge will need to be replaced. Compression faucets have handles to mix the water flowing from the tap to reach the desired temperature. A compression seal allows the water to flow out of the faucet and to halt the flow when the handle is turned. This type of faucet is less likely to leak.

Styles of Bathroom Faucets

Bathroom sink faucet sets come in a variety of styles. Some examples would be the widespread faucet set made up of three separate components - a spout and two handles. Wall mounted faucets, on the other hand, are mostly used in bathtubs. These faucets also have hot and cold waters but may be freestanding or outfitted with a hand shower head. Just visit the bathroom section of your local home improvement store to get a feel for the wide range of options available in bathroom faucets. There's a style and configuration for everyone's taste.

Single-handle v. Two-handle Faucets

The single-handled faucet was invented in 1937 to provide unified temperature adjustment. Often the top of the handle comes with a temperature range display for convenience. The choice between one and two handles is really just a matter of aesthetics. Both work equally well although bathroom faucet repair of single-handle faucets may require the services of a plumber since the mechanism is somewhat more complicated.

What to consider before buying bathroom faucets?

If you are considering buying a bathroom sink faucet or replacing your current faucet the following suggestions can help you make the right choice:

Budget

How much do you want to spend on a new faucet? Take into consideration the cost of bathroom faucet installation unless you are a "do it yourselfer." The average price of new bathroom faucet is $160 for a widespread faucet with two handles although prices vary widely by brand and quality of materials.

Configuration

This decision may be made for you by your bathroom sink. If your sink already has holes for a widespread faucet set that is what you will need to use unless you are also willing to replace your sink. In some cases the holes can be capped if you want to move from a two-handle to a one-handle faucet but make sure you examine the caps first and that you know exactly how the sink will look when the workman is finished. (If possible, choose caps that match the color and material of the sink.)

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