Choosing a Faucet
Faucets of all types are meant to last for years, but there are maintenance (worn protective coatings, forcing handles to move too hard) and environmental issues (hard water and the buildup of limescale) that cause them to fail sooner. There are also visible signs you need a new faucet. The tip of the tap is rusty, the finish is dull or flaking off, the handles are leaky, and the leaks won’t stop even when you attempt a repair.
You can replace an entire faucet with another type of faucet. However, you cannot replace the faucet’s assembly. So if you have an older faucet with a cartridge assembly...
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