How High Should a Pot Filler Be Mounted?

While a pot filler faucet is not a necessary fixture to have in your kitchen, it can sure make chores like filling up large pots and buckets a whole lot easier. Pot fillers generally provide cold water only (some also have hot), and the flow rate is faster than regular kitchen sink faucets. They are also called pasta arms and kettle faucets and are usually installed on walls in the back of stove tops.

A pot filler faucet can be seen as a luxury item, but it is also incredibly convenient. These modern tools extend and swing out on long, jointed arms so you can position the water flow right where it is needed. This way, you won't have to fill up a heavy pot in your sink and then carry it over to the stove top or range. They are also helpful if you can't easily fill up a large pot or bucket in your kitchen sink because there isn't enough room.

These faucets also reduce the cleanup time (fewer spills) and keep your countertop and sink areas free for food prep and cleanup. You can even put used dishware and utensils in a large pot, fill it with water from the pot filler and let the items soak on the stove while you clean other things in your sink. The faucets also look stylish and make unique design statements.

Most homes do not have water lines behind the stove, so unless you are a licensed plumber, you'll need to contact one to complete this job. With new construction, some kitchen planning can incorporate the lines to hook up a pot filler. Plumbers can find an existing water line close to where the pot filler needs to be. This line could be the one that connects to your dishwasher, sink or refrigerator.

If an existing water line has to be changed up, that process may require some demolition. You'll need to redo the tile backsplash or repaint the wall once it is back up. You must mount these faucets on the adjacent wall approximately 20 to 24 inches above your stove's burners. The exact height for a pot filler will depend on how high your stovetop is and how much wall space you have available for the kind of pot filler you have.

The best kinds of pot filler faucets fold up and rest flush against the wall when not in use. When shopping, look for ones that have extending arms that rotate 360 degrees and are long enough to reach all of your burners comfortably. They come in different finishes and colors, like black or gold brass and stainless steel. Most have more than one handle so that you can control the water flow with either.

Other options for these pot filler faucets include traditional and modern styles, lead-free construction and the ability to provide hot and cold water. You can find plenty of more affordable pot filler faucets for around $100 or so, but there are also higher-end ones that cost more than $1,000. When planning your kitchen, you'll also need to figure out the cost of hiring a plumber and account for that unless you or someone you know can do the installation.