What Are Smart Faucets?
In today’s world, more things you are using are powered by “smart” technology. The most obvious example of this is your smartphone, which allows you to not only make and receive calls and texts, but also lets you send pictures, view the internet, and much more. Other “smart” appliances in your home include stoves and even refrigerators, which can now tell you when certain items are about to expire and generate grocery lists. Here at Boss Plumbing, we are also starting to see more homes and businesses opt for “smart” faucets. If this sounds intriguing, here’s everything you need to know about these state-of-the-art faucets.
What Is A Smart Faucet And How Does It Work
Commonly known as touchless faucets, smart faucets are smart appliances that operate by relying on infrared sensors or even through voice commands to activate the water flow. Just as you would tell your television to turn on, you can now do the same thing with your kitchen or bathroom sink.
Are There Different Types of Smart Faucets?
While the most popular type found in homes and businesses in L.A. and in nearby areas is the touchless faucet, which uses a combination of motion sensors and infrared technology, there are also digital smart faucets. Highly-advanced in terms of technology, digital faucets contain state-of-the-art digital control panels and digital displays. In recent years, many manufacturers have also started to produce combination smart faucets, which contain features of both touchless and digital faucets.
Benefits Of Using Smart Faucets At Your Home or Business
Thanks to their technology, smart faucets offer several key advantages over regular faucets:
- They leave no smudges and fingerprints.
- They help prevent the spread of germs, which has been crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- They constantly monitor water usage.
- They detect the slightest signs of water leakage or abnormal amounts of water and send an alert to your smartphone, allowing you to quickly call an expert and repair the leaky faucet.
Do Smart Faucets Really Save Water?
If you are concerned about how much water your home or business is using each month, installing smart faucets can be a great way to start lowering your water costs. Once you get smart faucets, you can use Google Assistant to download a manufacturer’s app to your smartphone. Once you do, you can then use your phone to track how much water is being used in various rooms, then use this information to develop a water saving plan.
Are They Hard to Repair?
Since our team here at Boss Plumbing installs both regular faucets as well as smart faucets, we have the skills needed to fix whichever type of faucet you have in your home or business. In most cases, smart faucets are no harder to repair or replace than standard Delta faucets or other well-known brands.
How Much Do Smart Faucets Cost?
When you purchase a smart faucet, expect it to cost several hundred dollars or more. While your initial cost will be more than buying a regular faucet, the benefits you’ll reap will more than pay for the higher upfront cost.
If you’re ready to make yet another smart decision for your home or business and want to find out more about smart faucets, don’t hesitate. At Boss Plumbing, we have experience installing a variety of smart faucets, pick up your smartphone today and give us a call!
