Clover Water Cooler & Dispenser Models Reviews (Top-Mounted)

The Clover company was founded in 1988. Its headquarter is located in Korea. They are specialized in producing the water coolers and they are aiming to become worlds leader in this industry. They are exporting them to more that 40 countries all over the world.

While developing busieness, they are sustainable for environment. They are producing the devices with materials that are recycled and non-toxic for environment. Also, the electric products have a cooling system and they are made with motor and compressor that are needing less power for high performance so they are energy-efficient.

The company’s goal is to provide on global market clear drinking water and devices that simplify its serving. They are being inovative and with improving the technology of the devices they are competitive in this industry.

They are producing water dispensers and water coolers that are mostly top-mounted and point of use or bottleless which means they directly connected to water pipes. The point of use design is eco-friendly because you do not have to buy plastic bottles and it saves you money. Refrigerants used in cooling systems are freon free.

Generally, these devices are made to make it easier for you to pour water from large 2 to 6 gallons bottles to little cups. Also, the company is manufacturing models with a system that is heating or cooling the water from the bottle so you can have instat cold or hot meals and beverages. The bottleless devices that are installed to your water lines are providing you with filtered water that is free from bacteria, metals and other contaminants so you can be sure that is good for your health.

These products are suitable for every home, office or other facilities. In this review we will describe technical specifications, mechanism and designs of 5 most popular models of Clover water coolers that are offered on the market.

REVIEW OF 5 CLOVER WATER COOLER MODELS

B9A Countertop Model

The B9A model is 15.9 inches long, 11.4 inches wide and 18.1 inches high. It weighs 30.9 pounds. It is available in white color only. The top-mounted design is less user-friendly because you have to lift and flip heavy water bottles and it is not very attractive when the bottle is not hidden in the device.

Nevertheless, this countertop Clover water cooler has very practical size so it fit every surface in your home or office and does not take a lot of space. The space where the water is dispensing is high enough for every size and type of cups and bottles that you have in your kitchen.

The device is dispensing hot and cold water. The cooling and heating system operates with condenser that is cooled through convection and it operates without noise. The compressor is highly efficient and it takes small amount of energy to work. The device is Energy Star approved for it meets energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and U.S Department of Energy.

The temperature of cold water can be adjusted with thermostat in the range from 35.6°F to 53.6°F. The temperature of hot water is automatically set to approximately 185°F and it can not be adjusted. The dispension of water is controlled with two faucets. Faucet for hot water has two red levels that have to be push downwards together to dispense it through the spout. The drain tray is removable and washable in dishwasher.

The hygiene of the device is ensured with automatic self-clean system. The exterior is made from UV-protected ABS material that is very strong so the device is durable and it will last long. The inner parts, such as water tanks and water tubes, are made from stainless steel that is not corrosive and it protects water from contamination with chemicals and bacteria.

B7A Freestanding Model

The B7A model is freestanding cooler with top-mounted design. This design as with previous model is less attractive to have in room because the bottles are outside the device and it can be hard to install them on the bottle seat without spilling. It is 33 inches long, 12.4 inches wide, 37.8 inches high and it weighs 31.4 pounds. Iti s available in black color only.

It is suitable for 3 and 5 gallon water bottles. The exterior is made from high density polyethylene that is UV protected which ensures that device is resistant to UV degradation, durable and longlasting. The reservoirs for hot and cold water and water pipes are made from stainless steel that is anti-corrosive and anti-microbial.

The user-friendly feature is a handle at the back of the device that makes it easier for you to transport it somewhere in your room or office. Also, a double float valve with secondary safety float mechanism reduces spills.

The device is dispensing hot and cold water through discharger spouts that have control faucets. The faucet for hot water has two levels which is child-safety feature. The cold water temperature can be adjusted with thermostat in range from 35.6°F to 53.6°F. The hot water temperature can’t be adjusted, it is automatically set to 185°F.

The device is energy efficient and Energy Star approved. It has compressor that does not need a lot of power and the condenser that is cooled by convection and it works quietly. The hygiene of the product is mainatined with cleaning the removable drip tray in the dishwasher. It is recommended to clean the spouts and the bottle seat regularly so the taste of the water does not change and water is kept clean from bacteria and chemicals.

D1 Bottleless Model

The D1 model, unlike previous ones, is bottleless which means that it is installed directly to water line in your home or office. This is very economical and eco-friendly because you do not have to buy plastic bottles that saves you money and there is less plastic waste. Also, the R134a refrigerant used in cooling system is freon free.

It is 10.7 inches long, 16.8 inches wide and 17.2 inches high. It weighs 31 pounds. Its countertop design and size are practical for any room because device does not take a lot of space on any surface. The height and deep fill area is suitable for any size and type of cups and bottles and it is filling them very fast: 16 ounces in under 8 seconds. The product is available in black and silver color.

The exterior is made from ABS plastic and with pre-coated metal so the product is durable and longlasting. The water tanks and tubes are made from 304 electro polished stainless steel that protects water from contamination with bacteria and metals and it does not corrose in water. The internal coils and copper refrigerant are keeping the same water’s taste.

The speed of cold water dispension is 0.6GPH and of hot water dispension is 1.8GPH. With the thermostat you can adjust cold water temperature from 32°F to 50°F and hot water temperature to 185°F. The dispension of water is controlled with push-buttons. The hot water dispensing is controlled with another button that is additional feature for child safety.

The device has integrated dual float and the switch to shut off the system and prevent leakage. The device is UL certified and Energy Star approved for its energy-efficiency. The LG compressor takes up little power and operates effectively and quietly. The motor operatin voltage is 110V.

The dispenser does not require a lot of maintenance of hygiene. It is enough to clean the bottle seat, discharger spouts and drip tray that is removable and dishwasher safe. The package does not include built-in filtration system nor installation kit. It is included 1 year warranty for device’s parts and 3 year warranty for the compressor that can be used in case of damage.

D9A Top-Mounted Model With Conversion Kit

The D9A model, as previous one, is bottleless without the built in filtration system. The difference is that this model is suitable for installation of water bottle on the top of it, but includes the conversion kit in the package that transform the device into the bottleless mechanism.

It is 20 inches high, 12.2 inches long and wide. It weighs 35 pounds and it is available in white color only. It has practiacl size and countertop design that will not take a lot of space from work surface in your room in a house or office.

The bottleless design makes device economic and sustainable for environment because the device is connected to water supply of your house so you do not have to buy water jugs anymore nor do you accumulate plastic waste. The cooling system uses R134a refrigerant that does not release freons in the air.

The exterior is made from high quality ABS plastic, so product is durable and it will last long. The water reservoirs and tubes are made from stainless steel that is anti-corrosive and anti-microbial so your water is safe from bacteria and the taste of it stayes the same. The drip tray is removable so you can clean it to maintain hygiene of the product.

It has cooling and heating system. The dispension is controlled with faucets. The hot water faucet have child-safety feature. Capacity of hot water resrvoir is 2 gallon and of cold water reservoir is 6 gallons of water. You can adjust the cold water temperature with the thermostat in the range from 35.6°F to 53.6°F. The hot water temperture is automatically set to 185°F. The condenser of cooling system is cooled with convection and the compressor its highly efficent with motor operating voltage of 110V. The device is Energy Star rated and UL certified for its energy-efficiency.

As we mentioned before, the package includes conversion kit, but it does not include installation kit for filtration system. The 1 year warranty is included in case of damage.

D14A Bottleless Model With Installation Kit and Filter

D14A model is bottleless and unlike previous one it comes in the package with filtartion system and installation kit. This additional feature allows you to have water from your water line that is filtrated in the device before it is dispensed in your cup. This Clover water cooler have freestanding design. It is 12.7 inches long, 12.3 wide and 39.3 inches high. It weighs 32 pounds. It is available in dark grey color only.

The exterior is made from ABS plastic that is durable and it ensures longivity of the cooler. The water tanks and tubes are made from stainless steel that does not corrose and it prevents the contamination of water with bacteria and keeps its taste the same. Inside the hot water tanks is installed fire proof insulation that prevents the product from getting too hot.

Its bottleless mechanism makes it economic and eco-friendly because you do not have to purchase plastic water bottles. Also, it is energy-efficent because its cooling system has compressor that does not take up a lot of energy. The refrigeration unit is cooling with convection so it is very silent while operating.

The device cooles and heats your water that is then dispensed through one of the discharger spouts. You control the dispension with faucets that are on spouts.The red spout is for hot water and it has child-safety feature. Also, the spouts have self-closing mechanism so they close when not in use which prevents leaks and spilling of water.

The drip tray can be removed and it is recommended to wash it regulary to mainatin hygiene of the device. It is dishwasher safe. At the back of the device is integrated drier that removes moisture and dirt from pipes which additionaly makes your water safe.