3 Ways To Add Extra Plumbing Lines in Your Kitchen

A typical kitchen will feature a main water line for the kitchen sink and a possible dishwasher right on the side. While the water service available in this area is often more than enough, your daily routine in the kitchen may open up the opportunity for more ways to access water. Extra access to water can make it easier to complete a wide range of kitchen functions.
A plumber has knowledge and experience to properly expand water line access in the kitchen. The expansion may include full piping to a whole other area of the kitchen or branch off expansion lines to reach different areas that extend from the main sink. Learn some of the ways you can add extra water lines to your kitchen area.

1. Refrigerator Water Lines

If you have a refrigerator with a water and ice option, then a plumber can add a water line from the refrigerator to the main water line in the kitchen. In some kitchen set ups, the main sink may be positioned far away from the refrigerator. A plumber will run a water line either under the floor of the kitchen and behind the cabinets.

A plumber will ensure the water line runs smoothly with any pinches or areas with extra pressure on the line. A pinch on the line could cause water build-up and prevent water access to the refrigerator. A built-in ice maker in the refrigerator will make it easy to access ice and provide you with a lot of options to fill you ice needs.

2. Kitchen Island Sinks

Sometimes one sink is not enough in a kitchen. If your home features a kitchen island, then you can equip an island with an extra sink. An extra sink on the island serves many uses. You could prep food right on the island and have access to fresh water for cleaning fruits, vegetables, and meats.

If you use a regular sink, then you could run into bigger messes as you rinse items off and have to carry them over to the island for prep. Water and bacteria can drip to the ground and create a mess. An island sink provides easy access and allows you to stay focused on your food prep on the island. You can save a lot of time with the extra sink.

As you serve dinner, the island sink can also serve as a hand wash station for anyone eating dinner. A plumber can run a main water line directly up into the island. The island sink will have different water connections than your main sink. You could choose to have hot and cold water lines or just a cold water line.

3. Pot Filler Faucets

If you use a lot of water on the stove to boil, soak, or bake, then you may want to consider the installation of a pot filler faucet. A plumber can add a pot filler faucet directly to the wall next to your stove. The faucet pulls out from the wall and the spout can point directly into a pan.
You can enjoy more accurate measurements and do not need to worry about carrying over heavy pots and pans filled with water. The faucet will typically include a single handle operation with room temperature water access. The faucets often fold flat against the wall to save space when they are not in use.

A plumber will typically connect pipes from behind the wall, so the installation looks clean from the kitchen view. A plumber can help you select the best faucet design and options for the kitchen.

Expand the water lines in your kitchen with one of these upgrades and our professional services at Power Plumbing Inc. We will help you make a kitchen that serves your needs and gives you plenty of water options on a daily basis.