We originally had just a hot water dispenser and when we went with the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filter, we did not want another hole drilled into our countertop. We now have RO water for both the hot AND cold water. We like this faucet because it is so easy to use, it looks great and matches our in-counter soap dispenser and faucet. It comes with a 5-yr, in home, warranty which is nice to know that if anything stops working, I don't have to worry about additional product or labor costs. As a side note, we find that we are drinking a lot more RO water daily and it is because it is convenient and tastes great. This faucet is a wonderful addition to our kitchen.