Honestly, I’ve seen the same thing—those sensor faucets are a headache in older houses especially. My tenants always ask for something “updated” but when it comes down to it, they just want fixtures that work every time. Ever tried getting a plumber to fix a fancy faucet from 2017? Parts are impossible to find. I’d rather stick with tried-and-true hardware and avoid the drama. Does anyone actually miss the tech once it’s gone?
Does anyone actually miss the tech once it’s gone?
Honestly, I’ve never had a tenant complain after I swapped out a sensor faucet for a standard lever. Here’s what I’ve noticed:
- Repairs are faster and cheaper with basic fixtures—plumbers always have the parts.
- Tenants care more about reliability than bells and whistles.
- Fancy tech sounds good in listings but can be a pain long-term.
I get the appeal of “updated,” but I’d rather avoid the maintenance headaches. If it ain’t broke, don’t overcomplicate it.
If I had a dollar for every time a “smart” faucet needed a reset, I’d have enough to replace them all with trusty old levers.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ll take reliability over tech any day... my wallet thanks me.“Repairs are faster and cheaper with basic fixtures—plumbers always have the parts.”
I get where you’re coming from—resetting a “smart” faucet for the third time in a month is enough to make anyone nostalgic for the classics. But I’ve actually had a different experience with some of the newer models. Here’s my two cents, step-by-step style:
1. Research the brand. Not all smart fixtures are created equal. Some are basically gadgets glued onto regular faucets, others are built from the ground up with reliability in mind.
2. Check for manual override. The best ones let you use them like a regular faucet if the tech goes haywire. That’s saved me more than once.
3. Look for modular parts. I know you said,
True, but some smart faucets use standard valves and cartridges, so you’re not stuck waiting for a specialty part.“Repairs are faster and cheaper with basic fixtures—plumbers always have the parts.”
I still keep a trusty lever in the laundry room, but in the kitchen, the hands-free feature is a game changer when I’m elbow-deep in dough. Sometimes, a little tech can make life easier—just gotta pick the right one.
That hands-free feature is honestly the only reason I even considered a smart faucet for my last flip. But I gotta admit, I’ve had mixed luck. One brand was a nightmare—constant resets, like you said—but another has been solid for over a year now. Ever notice some of these “techy” models still use the same cartridges as regular faucets? Makes me wonder if the learning curve is more about picking the right model than avoiding tech altogether...
