How to choose a water cooler

Now you no longer need to tell anyone about the need to drink clean water throughout the day. Many families are thinking about purchasing a water cooler for their home, because in offices such a device has become almost a mandatory attribute. It has a lot of advantages, for example, you don’t need to constantly carry bottles of water from the store, there is always a supply of clean drinking water in the house, etc. However, there are quite a lot of companies producing such equipment and the problem of choice can become quite acute.

How to choose a water cooler for home

To choose the best cooler for home use, you need to decide on several basic parameters. Let's look at them.

Location method

Countertop coolers generally take up less space, are quiet due to the lack of noisy parts, and are suitable for small families or those who use small amounts of water.

Floor-standing coolers are a little more massive and come with bottom and top loading bottles, which, of course, affects the cost. Also, some models may have a refrigerator or built-in cabinet.
Before purchasing, be sure to think about where exactly the cooler will be located in the apartment, and whether it will be convenient to use if you place it in this particular place.

Control

The mechanical control method is a conventional pump. Cheap, but at the same time reliable option. It takes effort to pour water. More suitable for unpretentious users.

Electronically controlled coolers have more advanced functionality. They can maintain a certain water temperature, have a heating timer and many other useful functions, the number of which increases with the price.

Water supply method

There are three water supply options for coolers:

1. Top feed, when the bottle is placed upside down, is perhaps the most common and economical. But fragile ladies may have difficulty installing heavy containers into such a cooler, so it’s worth assessing your physical capabilities before purchasing.
2. Bottom feed - the bottle is installed with the neck up and hidden from view behind the door, which looks much more aesthetically pleasing and allows you to close your eyes to the slight difference in price compared to top feed coolers.
3. The third method is to supply water through a flow filter connected to a cold water supply. The lack of containers is a plus, the need to monitor filters, as well as the high cost of such models are a minus.

Feature Set

In addition to the standard functions of heating and cooling water, you may also encounter: water filtration, carbonation and ozone saturation. Ozone in small quantities disinfects and deodorizes water, increasing its consumer properties.

Reliability, efficiency, design

When we purchase equipment, we expect it to serve us for a long time.Choose a manufacturer based on its history and reputation in the market, read reviews about the selected model, and also carefully inspect the device when purchasing - a flimsy plastic case is unlikely to be a sign of the reliability of the device.

It is also worth considering how much electricity the new cooler will consume. This depends directly on the heating and cooling power, as well as on the energy efficiency class. Economical models will cost you more.
The design of the case can also significantly affect the price. Choose the appearance of the cooler based on your own aesthetic preferences and financial capabilities.

The best water coolers for home and office

Ecotronic H2-TE
Perhaps the simplest, most compact and economical model with desktop placement, which is suitable for both home and office installation. There is a function for heating and cooling water.
One of the disadvantages is the relatively noisy operation when heating. Take this point into account if quiet operation is a critical parameter for you.

HotFrost D910S
A model of a desktop cooler for lovers of aesthetics. The price is comparable to the cost of some floor-standing models. However, it can be justified not only by its appearance, but also by its stainless steel water tanks, as well as by its good heating and cooling speed.

HotFrost 35AN
The “big brother” of the previous model is a floor cooler with bottom water supply. A very presentable model, the bottle is hidden behind a beautiful door, there is a backlight, three buttons for cold, cool and hot water and only one tap through which the water is supplied.

Ecotronic H1-LC
The most common version of a floor-standing dispenser is a white body and top feed, two taps (cold, hot), and a cabinet for storing mugs.For more discerning buyers, there is a choice of body color. Middle price segment.

HotFrost V118
An excellent choice for those who prefer to take the best price/quality option. Inexpensive cooler with a reliable compressor and a box for storing plastic cups. We recommend taking a closer look at this model if you are more interested in the performance of the equipment rather than the fashionable design.