Awelife Utility Sink Faucet, Laundry Room Faucet with Pull Out Sprayer, Laundry Tub ABS Plastic Faucet, 4 Inch Centerset 3 Holes Installation Non-Metallic, Brushed Nickel

First impressions

A utility sink tends to be the workhorse of a home, so I look for fixtures that are functional first and handsome second. The Awelife utility faucet manages to be both. Out of the box, it’s lightweight because it’s made from lead-free ABS plastic, but the brushed nickel finish presents well and blends cleanly with typical laundry room hardware. The two-handle layout is familiar, and the 4-inch centerset footprint matches a lot of standard laundry tubs. The pull-out sprayer is the headline feature: a 28-inch reach with stream and spray modes and a 360-degree spout for maneuverability around bulky items.

Installation experience

This is billed as a standard 4-inch, three-hole centerset install. On my tub, the two outer holes were pre-drilled and I had the necessary center hole for the body and hose drop; if your tub only has two, you’ll need to add a center hole. I’d plan on a basic plumber’s kit: adjustable wrench or basin wrench for supply lines, plumber’s tape for threaded connections, and a bead of plumber’s putty or silicone under the base if your sink surface isn’t perfectly flat. “No tools needed” wasn’t my experience—you’ll save time and avoid overtightening by using the right tools.

Hookup was straightforward. The supply shanks are plastic, so I hand-snugged the mounting nuts and finished with light wrench pressure to avoid cracking anything. The pull-out hose fed cleanly through the center, and I checked under-sink routing to make sure it didn’t snag on the tub, drain, or stored items. After leak testing, the faucet sat solidly with no wobble.

Two install notes that helped:
- Leave generous slack for the hose to move freely; friction kills retraction more than anything else.
- If the hose doesn’t retract to your liking, clearing obstructions typically matters more than adding weight. If needed, a small aftermarket counterweight can help, but keep it light to avoid stressing the plastic body.

Build and design

The build is non-metallic ABS with a brushed nickel finish. The upside is obvious: no rust, no pitting, and far less chance of corrosion in a damp basement or mudroom. The downside is also obvious: it doesn’t have the heft or “slam-proof” resilience of a full brass valve body. The handles rotate forward 90 degrees—a smart choice near a backsplash where rear clearance is limited—and the spout swings 360 degrees. Fit and finish on my unit were consistent, with clean seams and a smooth action on both handles.

Because it’s plastic, you do need to treat threads and connectors with a gentler hand than you would with brass. That’s not a defect; it’s a reality of the material. If your laundry room sees hard knocks, dogs getting bathed weekly, or constant bucket filling with the handle cranked open and shut, weigh that against your expectations for long-term durability.

Performance

The sprayer is this faucet’s best asset. The 28-inch extension reached the corners of my deep tub and comfortably rinsed muddy boots and a five-gallon bucket without juggling. Spray and stream are easy to toggle. Stream mode is steady and fills containers efficiently; spray mode widens the pattern and excels at rinsing grit off the sink walls.

I noticed a small amount of bleed-through at the face of the sprayer when using stream—nothing dramatic, more of a slight halo of stray droplets. It didn’t affect function but is worth noting if you’re fussy about a perfectly clean stream pattern.

The spout’s 360-degree rotation makes it simple to park out of the way or swing across to a second basin. The dual handles have predictable, linear control and make it easy to blend temperature precisely—handy when switching from rinsing tools to washing hands. Flow is adequate for utility tasks, and aeration struck a good balance between splash control and filling speed.

Retraction was mostly smooth once I optimized the under-sink path, but it didn’t always click fully home without a guiding hand at the end. That’s common on pull-outs, especially when the hose brushes against a drain line. Clearing the path improved consistency; if you expect a snappy, magnetic “dock,” you won’t get that here.

Ergonomics

The sprayer head is slightly oversized, which makes it easy to grip with wet or gloved hands. The forward-rotating handles are intuitive and don’t interfere with backsplash tile or the wall. Because the body is light, the faucet responds to lateral bumps; it didn’t feel flimsy once mounted, but again, this isn’t a throw-your-weight-on-it fixture.

Noise was minimal during operation. The spray shift mechanism gives a clean tactile click, and the valves shut off without squeal or chatter. The brushed finish does a nice job hiding fingerprints and water spots, which I appreciate on a sink that’s more about function than fussing.

Durability and maintenance

ABS has clear advantages in wet environments, and the finish resisted early scuffs and spotting. After some weeks of regular use—cleaning paint tools, rinsing a litter box, filling humidifier tanks—the faucet continued to behave. I did encounter a minor seep at the base of one handle on day one, which turned out to be a loose retaining nut under the cap. A quarter-turn snug fixed it and it hasn’t returned.

Long-term, plastic valves and threads won’t match the lifespan of quality brass internals, especially in high-use environments. If you want a decade-long workhorse with constant abuse, a heavier metal-bodied utility faucet is the safer bet. If your use case is light to moderate and you value the corrosion resistance and lower cost, this strikes a practical balance. Routine care is simple: wipe down the finish with a microfiber cloth, avoid harsh abrasives, and check hose routing occasionally to keep retraction smooth.

The one-year limited warranty is standard at this price; register and keep your receipt in case you need support.

Where it fits—and where it doesn’t

• Great fit:

  • Laundry rooms and basements where corrosion is a concern
  • Moderate use: rinsing out sinks, filling buckets, cleaning garden tools, the occasional pet bath
  • Users who want a pull-out sprayer’s reach without the price of a heavy metal faucet
  • Tight backsplashes thanks to the 90-degree forward handle rotation

• Not the best fit:

  • Commercial or farm sinks that see rough handling or daily high-volume tasks
  • Users who expect metal heft, magnetic docking, and all-metal internals
  • Installations with cluttered under-sink spaces that make hose retraction difficult

What I’d change

• Improve the sprayer’s internal diverter to eliminate the slight bleed-through in stream mode.
• Add a more positive docking mechanism for the sprayer tip to help it seat fully every time.
• Include clearer guidance in the manual about hose routing and recommended under-sink clearances.
• Temper the “no tools” claim. A basin wrench and plumber’s tape will make most installs faster and safer.

The bottom line

The Awelife utility faucet delivers a lot of function for a modest spend: a long-reach pull-out, simple temperature control, a finish that looks at home in modern laundry rooms, and a design that resists corrosion. It won’t fool you into thinking it’s a solid brass fixture, and it doesn’t pretend to be. In my time with it, it handled the core chores I expect from a utility setup—rinsing, washing, and filling—without drama. I had to be mindful of hose routing to keep retraction smooth and gave one handle nut a gentle snug after install. Past that, it did the job.

Recommendation: I recommend this faucet for homeowners who need a budget-friendly, corrosion-resistant upgrade for a laundry or utility sink and value the versatility of a pull-out sprayer. If your environment is rough-and-tumble or you want the longevity and feel of metal internals, step up to a heavier-duty model. For light to moderate household use, the Awelife strikes a pragmatic balance of performance, looks, and cost.