Everything WRONG With The Best Water Coolers

Everything WRONG With The Best Water Coolers (Common Issues)

Red CrossCommon issues with water coolers include temperature fluctuations, often leading to water being too cold or not cool enough, which could be attributed to a malfunctioning thermostat.

Red CrossLeaks that happen when water lines get damaged or aren’t properly connected.

Red CrossGlitches can happen to water coolers that depend on electrical components. This can lead to Issues like an unstable switch or power supply problems.

Regular cleaning inspection, checks on connections and fittings can help prevent most issues while enhancing the performance and longevity of water coolers.

Types Of Water Coolers

When it comes to water coolers there are two main types. The first type loads from the top and the other loads water from the bottom.

AquaTruThey both have advantages and disadvantages so read the descriptions below.

Bottom Loading Water Cooler

This one is also my personal favorite. A bottom loading water cooler is exactly how it sounds. The water jug is placed at the bottom of the device.

The biggest advantage of this is that anyone can re-load because you only have to roll it.

There is not a need to carry it or do any heavy lifting simply open the door, place it in, and close the door.TrusiiProElite Hydrogen Water

Top Loading Water Cooler

A top loader water dispenser is only suitable for a person that is both strong and fit.

This is because you need to lift the water replacement jug up and put it in the right place. These are the more old-fashioned versions of water coolers and are slowly being phased out of the market.

1. NewAir WAT40B Pure Spring

This is by far one of the best selling water coolers because of it’s sleek black design and easy to use bottom loading capabilities. Delivers both hot and cold water.

A big selling point of this device is that it’s child friendly and stops children accidentally burning themselves with hot water.

Because it is a bottom loading water cooler, you will not see the water jug once it’s inside.

Some of the key features include the Energy Star classification, BPA-free, NSF certification and it also comes with indicator lights.

Cons

Red CrossThe hot and cold water engines can be a little noisy.

Pros

Green Plus ArrowComes with a Energy Star classification, which means that it has a lower operating cost.

Green Plus ArrowAlso comes with NSF certification meaning that it’s been independently tested.

Green Plus ArrowCold water temperature down to 39 ° F

Green Plus ArrowHot water temperature up to 185 ° F.

Green Plus ArrowComes with an effective energy efficient compressor.

Green Plus ArrowIt will tell you when the water jug needs to be replaced through a red light indicator.

Green Plus Arrow100% BPA-free plastics and materials.

Green Plus ArrowLightweight so easy to carry and move at only 35 pounds.

Green Plus ArrowApproximate height of 41 inches. This makes it easy for children to use.

2. Glacial Filtering & Self Cleaning Hot & Cold Water Dispenser

The Glacial Filtering & Self Cleaning Hot & Cold Water Dispenser has a sleek looking metallic like appearance device that is bottom loading. In fact, it’s made with stainless steel.

It’s pleasing aesthetic appearance means that it will fit the home decor and design of most modern homes. In addition to providing you with clean filtered water on tap, this water cooler also promises to be self-cleaning.

The water is kept chilled and cold by using something called “Chill Glacial technology”. This is what keeps the water at a temperature just above freezing. It is also the way that this water cooler can dispense 1.6 gallons of ice water every hour.

Here are some of the pros and cons associated with the Glacial Maximum:

Cons

Red CrossThe hot and cold generators can make it noisy.

Pros

Green Plus ArrowIt is capable of cleaning itself daily.

Green Plus ArrowEasy to load with bottom loading compartment with a door that immediately puts it out of sight.

Green Plus ArrowAesthetically pleasing design that can fit into any modern home or office decor.

Green Plus ArrowComes with a night light that allows you to use it in the dark without having to turn on the light.

Green Plus ArrowGives you access to very chilled water 24-7.

Green Plus ArrowAlso provides you with hot water that is hot enough for tea and coffee. It does this with something called “Hot Boost” technology that can generate approximately 1.4 gallons of hot water an hour.

Green Plus Arrow1 year warranty.

3. Ultrafiltration Bottleless Water Cooler

This water dispenser looks like a typical office water cooler but this does not mean that it’s not as good as the other dispensers.

Water CoolerThe tanks allow you to hygienically dispense cold and hot water.

The hot water maintains a temperature of around 185 ° F and chilled cold water comes in at a range of 35 ° and 50 ° F.

Note that the hot water is not adjustable. It will always be piping hot and this means you can use it to prepare tea or coffee.

You will not need to buy a water jug like old school water coolers.Water Cooler Opened

Instead, you will simply need to replace the filters below the device. As you can see in the picture below.

Cons

Red CrossYou will need to clean the drip tray from time to time.

Pros

Green Plus Arrow Lightweight (45 lbs. / 20 kgs) despite bulky size which means you can move it around very easily.

Green Plus ArrowEnergy efficient electricity use which means lower running costs.

Green Plus ArrowProvides you with both hot and cold water.

Green Plus ArrowSee Customer Reviews ButtonStylish design means it can fit in with the decor of most homes and offices.

Green Plus ArrowComes with a drip tray so less mess and water spills.

Water Cooler Cleaning and Maintenance

Maintaining a water cooler is not very hard to do.

However, if you do it correctly then it will greatly improve the lifespan of your unit.

Regular maintenance also means that you always get the best possible healthy water.

Below is an easy-to-follow set of instructions for maintaining and cleaning a water cooler:

  • The first step is to un-plug the water dispenser.
  • Open it up and clean all the parts with soap detergent and warm water.
  • You can also neutralize the water dispenser. To do this, simply mix a solution of baking soda and warm water. Use the water around the areas that come into contact with your water.
  • Make sure you rinse thoroughly and dry. Drain and rinse several times to make sure there will be no weird after taste.
  • Put the water cooler back together.
  • Plug the power cord and use like normal.

You should perform this at least every 6 months.

Which Is The Best Water Cooler?

My favorite water cooler is the Ultrafiltration Bottleless Water Cooler.

Mr Water Geek ThinkingThe fact that it’s self-cleaning makes it the winner hands down.mrwatergeek winner badge

It uses advanced technology to keep water both hot and cold to the highest temperatures.

Water CoolerThe gallon capacity is also the highest of all the dispensers on this list.

This makes it ideal for a larger family or busy office. It would look great in any modern busy office or kitchen.

The stainless steel not only makes it look stylish it also creates a hygienic aspect for the water it provides.

Just be careful because the self-cleaning aspect is only internal. It does not remove things like stagnant water.Check Prices & Read Customer Reviews

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2 Comments

  1. I have gone through at least 10 different reviews on which is the best water dispenser and I have to say that I have very little faith in any of them they practically all recomend the same makes , which comprise mainly of Avalon , whirlpool and Brio now I am aware of the Wellsys machine which not one of the said reviews even mention , not even once and I know for a fact that this machine has a nine stage 6 filter process which none of the reviewed despencers comes close to , it has so many other features which are equal to or in most instances is better than most of the reviewed machines , so I have to ask , why does the Wellsys machine not feature in one of the 10 reviews I have red …is it because they are not paying the reviewers a commission??

    1. Hi Brad

      It’s because the reviews in this section are very old and need updating.

      The site is full of disclaimers that I earn a small revenue from Amazon Associates. This helps me pay for expensive hosting and bandwith costs an does NOT increase the price that my readers see.

      Also note that Amazon offers a flat commision on all products within the same category so recommendations are *not* based on what will pay more – they all earn the same!

      Thank you for bringing Wellsys to my attention, I’ll be looking into this and updating these articles in due course.

      Stay hydrated,
      Luke

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