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Here's the no-nonsense Scottsdale plumber's guide to picking one that fits, performs, and survives our hard water. ## Step 1: Confirm your hole count Look under your sink. Most Scottsdale homes have either **1 hole** (just the faucet) or **3 holes** (faucet + sprayer + soap dispenser). A 1-hole faucet works in a 3-hole sink with a deck plate. A 3-hole faucet does **not** work in a 1-hole sink without buying a new sink. ## Step 2: Pick the style - **Pull-down**: The sprayer head pulls straight down into the sink. Most modern, most popular, best ergonomics. Recommended for 90% of Scottsdale kitchens. - **Pull-out**: The whole spout pulls out toward you on a hose. Better for shallow sinks and small kitchens. - **Commercial / spring-neck**: Industrial look, very tall, great for filling stockpots. Visually heavy in smaller kitchens. - **Bridge faucet**: Two handles connected by a horizontal bar. Classic / farmhouse aesthetic. Slower to use. - **Touchless**: Wave-on / wave-off sensor. Great with messy hands. Battery or transformer required. ## Step 3: Choose the finish In Scottsdale's hard water, finish durability matters. - **Spot-resistant stainless** (Moen, Delta): hides water spots, easiest daily maintenance — our top recommendation - **Matte black**: stunning at install, but shows hard-water deposits aggressively - **Brushed nickel**: timeless, hides spots well - **Polished chrome**: easy to clean but shows every fingerprint - **Matte gold / champagne bronze**: trending; choose PVD-coated finishes only (lifetime warranty against tarnish) ## Step 4: Pick a quality brand After installing thousands of faucets in Scottsdale, the brands that consistently survive our water: - **Moen**: best lifetime warranty, easiest cartridge replacement - **Delta**: DIAMOND Seal cartridge resists hard-water scale extremely well - **Kohler**: strong on aesthetics and finish quality - **Brizo / Hansgrohe / Kraus**: premium tier, worth it on a remodel Avoid no-name Amazon brands. We replace those constantly. ## Step 5: Look at the spec sheet, not the box - **Solid brass body** (not zinc) — lasts decades in hard water - **Ceramic disc valves** — standard now, but verify - **1.5–1.8 GPM flow rate** — Scottsdale code minimum; lower wastes time, higher splashes - **High-arc spout** — at least 8" clearance for pots - **Magnetic dock** on pull-downs — prevents the head from drooping after a year ## Cost expectations in Scottsdale - **Builder-grade replacement**: $185–$325 installed (you supply faucet) - **Mid-range Moen/Delta/Kohler**: $325–$600 installed - **High-end Brizo/Hansgrohe**: $650–$1,200+ installed - Add **$60–$150** if angle stops need replacing — common on Scottsdale homes built before 2000 ## Related services from Dominick Plumbing - [Faucet replacement and installation in Scottsdale](/services/faucet-replacement) - [Reverse osmosis drinking water systems](/services/reverse-osmosis) Licensed in Arizona (ROC #350819). Call (623) 323-4538 for same-day faucet installation. ### Need a licensed Scottsdale plumber? Dominick Plumbing — Arizona ROC #350819. Honest estimates, no surprises. [Call (623) 323-4538](tel:6233234538) ## Keep reading - [Faucets ### Touchless Faucet Pros and Cons (2026 Plumber's Guide) A plumber's honest guide to touchless faucet pros and cons — the dead-battery problem in 1-star reviews and the $40 AC adapter fix. ](/touchless-faucet-pros-and-cons) - [Faucets ### Shower Valve Replacement Scottsdale Leaking shower handle or scalding water? A Scottsdale plumber's guide to shower valve replacement — access, cost, and brands worth installing. ](/shower-valve-replacement-scottsdale-guide) - [Faucets ### Touchless Kitchen Faucets: Worth It? Touchless faucets cost twice as much. 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