Foot pedal faucets are one of those things you don’t realize you want until you’ve tried them. I’ve put them in a couple of kitchens, and honestly, they’re a game changer for messy cooks or anyone who hates smudging up the handles. Like you mentioned,
That’s spot on—placement is everything. I usually mark out a few spots with tape and have folks “walk through” their normal kitchen routine before committing.“The trickiest part was getting the pedals positioned just right so you’re not accidentally turning the water on every time you walk by.”
One thing I’d add: if your sink base is crowded with pipes or a garbage disposal, double-check the pedal mechanism will fit. Some models are bulkier than they look in the photos. And yeah, being able to switch back to manual is huge—sometimes you just want to fill a stockpot without doing foot gymnastics.
I’m not totally sold on sensors either. They always seem to go haywire when my hands are covered in dough or something sticky. Foot pedals feel more reliable, and there’s something kind of satisfying about using them... like you’re running a secret kitchen gadget only you know about.
