5 Tips for Choosing Best Laundry Taps
The laundry room is one of the home’s most functional but that is no reason not to look at adding some stylish features to this space. It is bad enough having to clean and do laundry, so at the very least we should make sure that this room feels like a nice place to be in. When you do decide to redecorate the laundry the sink area, in particular, is going to be an important area, so too are the laundry taps that you decide on. When you are deciding on which taps to buy, here are some tips on making the right choice.
Functionality
There are so many options when it comes to the functionality of taps and this is where you have to think about how you’ll be using the taps in the laundry room. For example, if you generally hand wash items before they go into the washing machine then you’ll need easy to use taps such as a half-turn tap, which is faster and simpler to operate. Alternatively, if you will be washing down dirty boots after a hike, perhaps a hose could be a good feature here.
Style
Functionality is, of course, the most important aspect of taps in this room but doesn’t overlook the chance to add some style too. Adding one of those sleek laundry mixers for example. with brushed chrome finish, could help to bring the room to life a little and give it that level of style which improves the space. The functionality is more important than style, but that is not to say we should forget about the aesthetics altogether.
Price
As any of you who have previously shopped for taps will know, there is an enormous swing in terms of the price range. Taps for the laundry can range between $20 and $200, so this is also going to be a big factor in your decision. With cheaper products, you may get the look that you are after but you will be sacrificing build quality and longevity that you can count on with a more expensive tap choice. Work out your ceiling before you go off shopping for taps, as this can get pricy.
Water Efficiency
The WELS rating system (Water Efficient Labelling and Standards) is a government theme which aims to help consumers understand more about the efficiency of appliances and fittings. The more efficient your tap is with water, the more efficiency you can rely on, which will, in turn, help you to save money and reduce the amount of energy usage, helping the environment.
Temperature Control
In the laundry room, you will have different needs regarding temperature so this is also something which is worth keeping an eye on when you buy taps. If you are pre-washing clothing which has stubborn stains on it then you will want to have that hot tap at the ready to help you, as well as the flexibility to have hot and cold at the same time. Naturally, this will also influence which type of tap to buy for the laundry room.
Consider these options before you go out shopping for laundry taps.
