Faucets are one of the most important features of a home kitchen. With a touchless faucet, you can avoid ruining the finish with your dirty hands and keep your hands sanitary. We gathered the eight best touchless kitchen faucets that can add some style and function to any home.
KOHLER K-72218-VS Sensate Touchless Kitchen Faucet
With a one-hole design, this KOHLER faucet is one that you can use in the center or on either side of your kitchen sink. It features the Docknetik system designed by KOHLER, which uses magnets to smoothly pull the faucet hose back into place. As soon as you let go of the faucet head, it retracts back and locks into the faucet.
Sensor Location
Two different sensors let you turn the faucet on and off with one wave of your hand across the neck or the side of the faucet. KOHLER guarantees that the sensor will respond in 20 milliseconds or less. Washing the faucet with a damp cloth won’t damage the sensors either.
Material and Finish
The vibrant stainless steel finish on this faucet has a classic look that fits with modern and more traditional kitchens. If you aren’t a fan of stainless steel, you can select from other finish options. Those options include polished chrome or polished chrome with black accents as well as vibrant steel with black accents.
Pros:
•Docknetik magnetic pulls back the faucet head
•Comes in a vibrant stainless steel finish and other finishes
•Prevents mineral deposits caused by hard water from building up
•Features two sensors on the top and side
•Cleans easily without damaging the finish
Cons:
•Does not have as many flow options as other faucets do
•Some parts can stop working in two years or less
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Delta Faucet Essa Single-Handle Touch Kitchen Sink Faucet
The Essa has a classy look and a simple design that kids can use as easily as adults. That design includes a magnetic docking station for retracting the faucet head and hose, which keeps the head from drooping over time. It also uses technology patented by Delta Faucet that keeps it from dripping or leaking.
Sensor Location
With the optional AC adapter or six AA batteries, you can control the touch sensor on this faucet and make sure it works during power failures. That sensor detects motion from a hand or an arm but won’t go off when you walk in front of the faucet. The manufacturer placed that sensor on the side of the faucet and close to the head.
Material and Finish
The arctic stainless steel finish on this faucet is warmer than traditional stainless steel and has an almost matte look, but other available finishes include Venetian bronze and matte black. It also features LED lights that change color to show users the temperature of the running water. Some of the other parts on the faucet use plastic and metal.
Pros:
•LED lights change as the water temperature fluctuates
•Magnetic docking station stops the faucet from drooping
•New technology keeps the faucet from leaking
•Uses rubber holes that clean quickly
•Can power the faucet sensor with six AA batteries or an optional AC adapter
Cons:
•Has many plastic parts that can easily break
•May require the use of an AC adapter and batteries
Moen 5923EWSRS Align One-Handle Spring Pulldown Kitchen Faucet
Designed to resemble a commercial sink faucet, this Moen model has a large metal cord that wraps around the top to protect the hose and other parts from damage. Though it lacks the magnetic docking stations found on other models, the hose retracts smoothly and won’t catch on the faucet. It also comes with the Moen limited warranty and is compliant with ADA regulations.
Sensor Location
You can easily spot the sensor on this faucet, which sits near the base on the left side. It requires just a small amount of motion to turn it on, though it does a good job of keeping the faucet from coming on as other things move nearby. A separate switch on the right side turns the faucet on and off too.
Material and Finish
Moen designed this touchless faucet to come with a finish that is resistant to spots caused by fingers and waters. It comes as-is in a stainless steel finish that looks polished and modern, but you can pick from finishes such as matte black and chrome for your kitchen. Most of the exterior parts use a spot-resistant stainless steel material.
Pros:
•Touchless sensor instantly activates the faucet
•Comes in a stylish stainless steel finish and other options
•Has an aerated stream for faster and more efficient cleaning
•Mounts on the counter or the sink
•Complaint with ADA regulations
Cons:
•Has some cheap plastic parts on the inside
•The arm that swings out can break with little pressure
Delta Faucet Leland Single-Handle Touch Kitchen Sink Faucet
Larger than other touchless faucets, this model has a spout reach of more than nine inches to stretch further across the sink and a height of more than at inches. It needs just 2.5 inches of clearance to install in a kitchen with a backsplash and comes with an optional deck plate for installation. The faucet has LED lights that let you check the water temperature too.
Sensor Location
If you’re tired of touchless faucets that require you move directly in front of an out of the way sensor, you’ll like that this model lets you use your hand or wrist anywhere to turn on the water. As long as you move close to the neck or head, the water will begin running. You can adjust the water spray as it runs too.
Material and Finish
The stainless steel finish of this faucet uses the manufacturer’s SpotShield technology that prevents spots from forming on the metal. Venetian bronze, chrome and arctic stainless are some of the other finishes available. The only one that uses SpotSheild technology though is the stainless steel finish.
Pros:
•Sensor covers the entire head and neck
•Lasts for up to 500,000 water cycles without leaking
•Prevents splatters with its aerated spray
•Works in any eight-inch sink with one to three holes
•Lets you check the water temperature via built-in LED lights
Cons:
•Side handle can be hard to reach
•May not last more than a year or two
Moen 7594ESRS Arbor Motionsense Two-Sensor Touchless One-Handle
The idea that you buy Moen products for looks and use them for life is clear in this touchless faucet, which has a single handle on the side that also controls the flow of water. Moen uses a Reflex feature in this model that keeps the hose free of kinks and tangles as it slides back into the head. It also meets the standards for ADA compliant bathrooms.
Sensor Location
With two sensors located on the side and top, this faucet lets you turn on the water when your hands are full or as you cook and prep. The sensors respond in a fraction of a second and let you touch or wave your hands to turn it on. It also uses MotionSense technology that lets you alert the sensor and then turn on the water.
Material and Finish
Though the inside of the faucet uses some cheap plastic and breakable parts, the exterior uses high-quality metal. That metal is spot-resistant and comes in a stainless steel finish that won’t show fingerprints or other marks.
Pros:
•Spot-resistant stainless steel finish
•Two built-in sensors turn the faucet on
•Comes with a limited lifetime warranty from Moen
•Reflex technology protects the hose from tangles
•Easy to install
Cons:
•Can turn on and off on its own
•Water pressure may be lower than you would like
Touchless Kitchen Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer, Kitchen Sink Faucet
This touchless faucet is an affordable and stylish addition to any home kitchen that costs much less than some of the other models do. It has a head that pulls away from the faucet to function as a hand sprayer, but that head then glides right back inside without the hose tangling. You can choose from two different spray modes too: aerated and steady.
Sensor Location
Located right near the base of the faucet is a sensor that can prevent some accidents because you need to deliberately move in front of the sensor to activate it. When you use the faucet head as a hand sprayer, the sensor turns itself off and lets you use the handle. It automatically returns when you push the sprayer back.
Material and Finish
Though this model has a nickel finish, the manufacturer used a brushed nickel finish that tones down the brightness of that material. The hand sprayer and other accent pieces all use durable metal such as copper and stainless steel that won’t show scratches, spots or prints. It does have some inexpensive plastic parts inside though.
Pros:
•Hand sprayer turns off the touchless feature
•Four AA batteries provide up to two full years of power
•Can install it in 10 minutes or less
•Spray head swivels in a 360-degree direction
•More affordable than other touchless faucets
Cons:
•May need extra help to install it
•Can leak around the spray head
FORIOUS Touch Kitchen Faucets with Pull Down Sprayer
FORIOUS makes both this faucet and the last model on our list of the best touchless kitchen faucets. It uses assistive touch control technology that lets you touch the faucet anywhere to turn the water on and off. Though you do need to touch the faucet, you only need to use a small amount of pressure from your wrist or arm.
Sensor Location
As this is not a traditional touchless faucet, it doesn’t have a sensor like the other models do. It instead asks that you use a light touch to turn on the water or shut it off. You can use any amount of pressure to use the assistive technology though.
Material and Finish
Brushed nickel is a great finish for those who want to include traditional and contemporary elements in their kitchens, and this faucet features that type of finish. As you do not need to use your hands or fingers, the finish is resistant to spots and other marks. It also cleans easily to remove any spots that you do see.
Pros:
•Requires the lightest of touches
•Comes in a beautiful brushed nickel finish
•Functions as a faucet and a hand sprayer
•Easy to clean
•Resistant to marks and other spots
Cons:
•May develop leaks around the spray head
•Shorts are common in the electronic feature
ANZA Touchless Wave Sensor Kitchen Sink Faucet with Pull-Down Dual-Function Sprayer
A solid choice for most home kitchens is the ANZA touchless faucet, which has a high arc that let you put large pots under the running water. The switch on the top of the faucet turns the sensor on and off to help you avoid accidents. It also has a 12-inch retractable hose that slides back inside the faucet.
The height of the spot measures nearly eight inches from the base of the sink. It also has a spout reach of eight inches and an overall faucet height of more than 14 inches. Unlike other faucets that require multiple sink holes for installation, this model needs only one, which makes DIY installation easier.
Sensor Location
Located on the left side of the faucet, the sensor on this model works well for right-handed people. It stays out of your way as you work and helps you avoid accidentally turning on the water. This sensor works with the sensor switch on the faucet head to turn it off too.
Material and Finish
Made from stainless steel, this faucet features the same high-grade metal that commercial faucets use. The chrome finish has a modern and contemporary feel that works with the high arc of the faucet. That finish is resistant to corrosion and rust.
Pros:
•360-degree swiveling spout
•Has power spray and aerated spray modes
•Suitable for DIY installation
•12-inch hose smoothly retracts back inside
•Polished chrome finish
Cons:
•Sensor is a little too sensitive
•Finish looks more polished than matte