UPDATING YOUR KITCHEN SINK AREA
When updating your kitchen sink, think about updating your kitchen
faucet as well.
Items such as a new garbage disposal, an instant hot-water maker, a
filtered water set-up and/or a soap dispenser can be installed to a
new sink with the right amount of openings made for such items.
Here are some simple steps to remember when updating your kitchen
sink area:
- Buy a sink to fit your needs. Most faucets indicate how many
tappings will be needed to connect to the sink and extra features
such as a soap dispenser only require one tapping.
- There are many different types of sinks, but the two most common
are stainless steel sinks and cast iron sinks (which come in many
different colors). If you were to choose a stainless steel sink, we
suggest using a brand called "Elkay" and a the brand "Kohler" would
be our recommendation for a cast iron sink. We prefer these brands
for their quality and durability.
When buying a stainless steel sink, it is important to purchase a
sink that has a dependable finish on it. Without it, rust spots
could appear after only a couple of years.
These brands cost more than most, but they will be well worth it
in the long run.
- Sinks come in single and double bowl and also vary in size and
depth. The most common sink is 25" x 22" single-bowl sink. The
easiest way to replace an existing sink is to measure it from the
front to the back and from side to side and then buy the same size
sink. There would not be any carpentry work involved if you
purchased the same size sink. If you want to go to a larger sink,
consult us before any purchase to see what would fit.
- After choosing a sink, you must choose a faucet. We recommend
Delta and Kohler. Delta is a well-known faucet and if parts are
needed in the future, they are sold at most stores. Kohler,
considered more of an upscale item, is a great choice as well.
Because there are so many different styles of faucets, however, we
suggest that you see the product first by going to a showroom or
picking from a catalog (which we can provide to you at no cost).
- If you decide to install a garbage disposal, we suggest buying a
brand called "In-Sink-Erator" for its quality and its warranty.
In-Sink-Erator warranties its products not only on the part itself,
but the labor to fix it as well. Therefore, if you buy a disposal
with a seven-year warranty, it will not cost you anything to get the
disposal fixed during those seven years. Most disposals are
warrantied on the product only. Of course, if your disposal becomes
jammed because of a piece of food or an object, then there would be
a charge. These disposals cost between $50 and $300 depending on the
horsepower and the warranty.
For any other recommendations or if you have any questions, please feel
free to call any one of our phone numbers or use our contact button below.
John Salines
Owner and Operator
Aaron Plumbing, Heating and Contracting
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