Plumbing Installations That Instantly Upgrade Your Kitchen
As cliché as it probably sounds, your kitchen is the heart of your Bloomington-Normal home. Your family gathers around the island while you cook meals. Your kids sit at the dinner table doing their homework. But the kitchen is no longer just a place where you prepare food.
In 2026, the kitchen is (or should be) one of the most high-tech rooms in your Bloomington-Normal home. And, it all starts with the right plumbing installations. If you upgrade your plumbing system and go the smart route, you can instantly upgrade your kitchen (which is also the best thing to do if you plan on selling your house).
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Installing Touchless or Pull-Down Faucets
If you have a deep farm sink with a regular tap, you’re likely struggling to get a strong water flow for cleaning dishes. If you install a pull-down faucet, you can direct the water where it needs to go. The hose of the faucet pulls out and offers different spray settings. Modern pull-down faucets feature sensors and touch controls, and you can choose a finish that blends in with your kitchen design.
How about if you have a regular sink with a regular tap? You can still invest in an upgrade in the form of a touchless faucet. This type of faucet has sensors that ensure the tap turns on when you wave your hand over them. It also has a timer that switches the water off after a couple of seconds.
Touchless faucets are great for kitchens because they help prevent the spread of germs, especially when working with raw food. They also save a lot of water.
New Pipes for New Appliances
Once your faucet is installed, you will probably want to upgrade the rest of your kitchen, too. The easiest way to do this is to invest in smart, high-tech appliances. These appliances include smart dishwashers or built-in coffee machines. They also include smart refrigerators and freezers.
Before you buy these appliances, you should update the old pipes that run through your kitchen to ensure you have the right plumbing connections. This is essentially a two-in-one upgrade, since your plumbing system gets an overhaul along with your kitchen.
Installing an Under-Sink Water Filter System
There has been a lot of debate about the quality of drinking water in certain parts of Illinois. To stay on the safe side, consider installing an under-sink water filter system in your kitchen. These systems improve the taste of tap water taste by removing chlorine, rust, and other sediments. Even your coffee, tea, and ice will taste better when your home’s water quality improves.
Filtering your tap water will also save you money, since you will not have to buy bottled water. And, the installation itself is highly affordable. You can also choose the right filter for your home, which means you can choose a filter system that filters out contaminants potentially found in Bloomington-Normal tap water.
Adding a Pot Filler Above Your Stove
A pot filler is one of the best upgrades you can invest in for your kitchen. A pot filler, or pasta arm, is a faucet that sits on the wall above the stove. Pot fillers with swing arms are the most popular, because they can be used to fill a pot on any of the four or six burners on the stove.
If you install one of these upgrades, you never have to carry a heavy pot of water across your kitchen again. Pot fillers also typically have a faster flow rate, so you can fill pots faster.
Investing in New Supply Lines for Better Water Pressure
Another upgrade to consider is replacing your old supply lines with new ones. Some old pipes, especially lead or galvanized pipes, can contaminate water over time. Replacing them with new water lines ensures safer water. Modern pipes, like PEX, also provide better water flow, giving you stronger water pressure in the kitchen. Replacing your old supply lines can also help prevent a pipe burst due to aging and corroded lines.
Setting Up a Point-of-Use Leak Detector
Whether you have new or old pipes, you should have a leak detector installed in your kitchen, preferably near the sink or dishwasher. If a pipe should start leaking or a supply line bursts, you will receive an immediate alert on your phone. Some modern leak detectors can be integrated with a main shut-off valve. If the sensor alerts you to a leak, the water will shut off automatically to prevent flooding.
Why You Need Professional Installation for Kitchen Upgrades
Once you have decided on your kitchen upgrades, you should contact a professional plumber to install them. Kitchen plumbing is complex, and if you add smart faucets and filtration systems to the mix, you will need a professional to configure and calibrate where necessary. A plumber can ensure your sleek new faucet does not leak behind the cabinet or that your pot filler is located in the most convenient place.
Summers PHC Can Help You Upgrade Your Kitchen
If a kitchen upgrade is on your to-do list for 2026, Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling can assist with the necessary plumbing installations. We can also advise you on the best upgrades for your kitchen. Our licensed plumbers and technicians serve the entire Bloomington-Normal area and will install your kitchen upgrades perfectly the first time.
Find out more about our services by calling 309-319-9009 or booking a consultation online. We also have local specials running through May for Bloomington-Normal homeowners.
