Affordable Stainless Steel Water Cooler On The Market Review

Water coolers are devices made for simple and practical water supplying in your home. They can be Point-Of-Use designed which means they are connected to the water line in your home or office and deliver you with your own water which is filtered and heated or cooled.

On the other hand, there are models which are dispensing water from the water bottles that you bought. We distinguish top-mounted cooler from bottom-loaded ones. Top-mounted design requires lifting and flipping the heavy bottles while installing them, while the bottom-loaded design is simplifying this process. Also, bottom-loaded coolers storage the bottles inside them so it is more attractive to have it in your living space.

There are two types of coolers depending on where you want to hold them: counter-top and freestanding. Freestanding models are bigger and higher, suitable to hold on the floor beside the kitchen countertops, refrigerator or in the living room. The counter-top ones are intended to hold on the work-surfaces and they are usually top-mounted.

They are several brands that manufacture them: Primo, Whirlpool, Brio, Honeywell, Avalon etc. All of them are striving to have environmentally friendly products that will be durable, long-lasting and hygienic. The big part in this features has material. Most of them are made from BPA free material that is non-toxic. The copper can be used for making inner parts because it is anti-microbial so it protects water from contamination.

One of the most common materials is stainless steel. It is used because it doesn’t corrode in the water. Therefore, water tanks, tubes and often exterior is made from it. Exterior can be made from ABS plastic also which is high-quality material and very durable. But, stainless steel is contributing to the elegance of the design, making it more attractive. Despite its anti-corrosive properties, stainless steel contributes to the device’s longevity, prevents the water from changing the taste and it keeps it clean.

In this review, we will show you 5 stainless steel water coolers that are available on the market. We will represent you their design, technical specifications and integrated mechanism of water supply.

REVIEW OF 5 STAINLESS STEEL WATER COOLER MODELS

Avalon Counter-Top Model

This water cooler has counter-top design so it is intended to hold on any work surface of your home or even office. It simplifies the dispensing of water from large water bottles, but it is less practical when installing the bottle to the device because it is top-mounted so you have to lift it and flip over which can be messy work. On the other hand, user-friendly feature is that you can always see when your bottle is empty.

Material from which is made from is stainless steel. The exterior and inner parts are made from them. Stainless steel exterior makes it very attractive addition to your interior. Water tanks and tubes are more durable ensuring the longevity of the product. Also, stainless steel is anti-corrosive and anti-microbial so the water is kept hygienic and tasty.

It has a cooling and heating system. Therefore, besides room temperature water, it is dispensing cold water at approximately 47°F and hot water at 185°F. For each function, there is one discharge spout that is controlled with push-buttons. Hot water button has a child-safety lock. There are LED light indicating if the cooling or heating is turned on.

Avalon has manufactured a high energy-efficiency device with a compressor that has very good and quick performance without needing a lot of power. It is approved with UL certificate and Energy Star.

The device is 24 inches long, 17.8 inches wide and 15.3 inches high. It has a dispensing area which is 12 inch. long, 3 inches. wide and 10 inches. high with 9 inches of space below the spouts. Therefore, you can easily fill taller cups and bottles. It weighs 31.8 pounds and it is available on market in black, white and stainless steel color.

Primo Bottom-Load Freestanding Model

Unlike the previous models, this one is freestanding bottom-loaded. It is user-friendly because when installing the bottle you just have to put it inside the cabinet. It is suitable for 3 and 5-gallon water bottles. The device’s length is 14 inches, width is 12 inches and the height is 40 inches. It weighs 38.4 pounds.

This stainless water cooler has heating and cooling function. They can be turned off at the back of the device so you can only dispense the water on room temperature. It has only one discharge spout and you control it with push-buttons on the top of the device. The LED indicators are showing you which function is on and if the device is in cleaning faze.

The self-sanitizing feature is integrated. When not in use it turns on, releases ozone which kills all bacteria in water tanks and tubes. The additional protection of water is ensured with stainless steel. It builds all inner parts and keeps water clean and prevents the change of taste. The drip tray is removable and dishwasher-safe.

The exterior is also made of stainless steel which makes it durable and elegant to have in your room or office. Also, bottles are stored in the cabinet which makes it more attractive to hold in your living space.

The compressor has high efficiency and takes up a little amount of energy to the product is UL certified and Energy Star approved. It is available in black and stainless steel color. The product has a 1-year warranty in case of damage and in the package, you will get coupons for a free refill of your empty bottle in any Primo self-service refill stations.

Whirlpool Model With Ice Chilled Water

This model’s interior and exterior are made from stainless steel. Water tanks and tubes are therefore anti-microbial which protects water from contamination and keeps its taste the same. You can wash the drip tray regularly to help maintain hygiene of the device.

The exterior is made very elegant and the bottom-load design contributes to it because the water bottle is hidden in the cabinet. Also, it is easier to install the bottle because you do not have to lift it or flip it. The steel makes it long lasting and durable and it can take hundreds of pounds of top pressure.

The unique feature is the very strong water pump and water siphon that draws out all of the water from the bottle. The cooler is suitable for all size water bottles because it has adjustable water probe. The product is 15 inches long, 12.6 inches wide and 40.5 inches high. It weighs 45 pounds and it is available in stainless steel color only.

It is serving cold water that is made from a large piece of ice. Besides it serves a very hot water also. It dispenses water from three spouts and it is controlled with push-buttons and the one for hot water dispensing has child-safety lock.

The device is energy-efficient because it has proprietary cooling system which allows compressor to turn on less frequently and the motor is not stressed which additionaly contributes to its longevity. At the back of the device is ResourceSaver switch that you can use to turn off the heating function.

Costway Top-Mounted Model

Costway model has elegant design with stainless steel made exterior. It also makes it very durable to hold heavy objects and long lasting. It is top mounted which means it will be less practical to install the water bottles, but you can see when it is time to replace the empty bottle with new one. It is suitable for office, camping, homes etc. It is 36 inches tall and 10.5 inches wide. It weighs 24lbs.

3 and 5 gallon water bottles can be installed on the device. The water can be dispensed at room temperature, but it can be cooled and heated also. The cold water is dispensed at the temperature of 42.8°F to 50°F and the hot water at the temperature 190.4°F to 203°F.

LED lights on the device indicate which function is on. The water is dispensing through two spouts and it is controlled with two push-buttons. The one for hot water dispensing has child-safety lock. The funnel with a prong prevents water spilling.

At the back there are two switches. Green one is to shut down cooling function and the red one is to shut down heating function. Therefore, you can save energy. The device has motor operating voltage of 115V and rated frequency of 60Hz. The high quality compressor is powered with 80W for cooling and with 500 W for heating. Because of its energy-efficiency, the product is Energy Star approved.

The capacity of the cold water tank is 3.2L and of the hot water tanks is 1L, therefore the The cold water tank has size of 3.2L and hot water tank of 1L. The cooling capacity is 0.8L/h and heating capacity is 3.8 L/h. The water tanks and tubes are made from stainless steel which protects the water from contamination and keep its taste the same. To maintain the hygiene of the product you shold clean the drip tray often.

Water Pyramid Bottleless Model

The Magic Mountain Water has manufactured Water Pyramid Series of water coolers from which is this model. Unlike the several previous ones, this one is bottleless. This means it connect directly to the water pipes in your house with 1/4 inches quick connect that allows you to do it with simple push. The product is 13 inches long and wide and 38 inches high. It weighs 30 pounds and it is available in stainless steel color only.

It is very economic and eco-friendly device because you do not have to buy water bottles and having trouble installing them nor do you accumulate plastic waste in your household. The water from your pipes is filtrated with integrated 10 inches filtratiton system that has 3 stages: 5-micron sediment filter, brio coconut carbon granular activated carbon filter and carbon block.

Exterior is very durable, fingerprint proof and elegant because is made from high-volume 304 polished stainless steel. This material will ensure that device lasts long. It has anti-corrosive and anti-microbial properties so all inner parts of the product are made of it: water tanks and tubes and nner side of a cabinet where filtration system is stored. The hygiene of the device is maintained with easy cleaning. Drip tray is removable and dishwasher safe.

This stainless steel water cooler serves you hot and cold water. These functions can be shut off with the switches at the back of the device which saves energy when you want to drink room temperature water. The LED lights indicate if one of the functions is turned on. The water is dispensing through one of the two discharger spouts and it is controlled with faucets. Hot water faucet has child-safety lock. Thermostat allows you to adjust to any cold water temperature you want. Hot water temperature is set to 195°F.

Built in compessor has the lowest cycle rate available. It is hermetically sealed and has automatic overload protector. Cooling is preformed with convection so it takes up small amount of energy. Motor’s operating voltage is 110-120V and its rated frequency is 50 to 60Hz. The device comes with 3 year warranty in case of damage.