Best Water Cooler / Machine / Bubbler Models For Every Home

More and more people are buying bottled water, water cooler for home systems or they are using filtration systems. Reason for this is that drinking water is passing through a different type of pipes until it comes to your house water line. Not all water is the same, considering what contains. In some cities, water will be harder than in others because it will have more minerals.

Some pipes, if they are old, can release all kinds of toxic chemicals such as lead. Chlorine is added because is highly toxic to bacteria and other microbes so it kills them. Fluoride is added as is good for teeth strength, but it can be too much of it in the water if it is contaminated with industrial linkage.

All of these chemicals can make your tap water in the house unhealthy for you. Many companies have recognized this problem and started to produce bottled water that is purified through many processes and filled with minerals so that is good for you. This water is most often bought in large gallon bottles so you have a lot of it in your home. To simplify dispensing of it into the cups and smaller bottles, manufacturers are producing water coolers for home. These devices are made to easily dispense water from large bottles and to cool it or heat it while doing so.

Beside bottled models, there are making point of use models. These are connected directly to your household’s water line and they always have a filtration system that cleans the water from all chemicals and bacteria. Both of it have there benefits and shortcomings and their common feature is that they are mostly heavy, especially freestanding ones that are really high. Often you get with them an installation kit and user manual, but it is still complicated to install them, especially bottleless models.

That is the reason why many companies have started their water cooler home delivery. It is helping you as a customer with transportation of these devices that come right in front of your home door. It is a bonus if the supplier offers assistance with the installation which can be also a reason why some people will buy cooler from the company that has this kind of service.

In this review, we will describe 5 models of water cooler systems for the home. We will represent to you their design, mechanism, technical specification and other information that can be useful while buying the product.

Detailed Reviews of 5 Water Coolers For Home

Genuine Joe GJO22552 Model

This water cooler for home is 39.4 inches high, 13 inches long and 12.5 inches wide. Its dispensing area is made from high-density food grade ABS plastics and the rest of the exterior is made from stainless steel which makes it very elegant and attractive to have in your home. Also, it makes the product durable and long-lasting. The device is available in black color only.

Water capacity of the cabinet is 20 liters. The device has a top-loading mechanism which means that the water bottle is loaded into the bottle seat that is at the top of the device. This feature can make it less attractive to some costumers because the bottle is always visible, but on the other hand, you can track the water level and know the time to replace the bottle. It is suitable for 4-gallon bottles.

It serves hot, cold and room temperature water. For each function, there is one spout. Beneath the spouts are drip tray that catches the water spills and it can be removed so you can clean it. Dispension is controlled with the push button that is at the top of the device. The one for hot water dispensing has child-safety lock.

The cooling compressor is integrated into this water cooling system for the home. It heats the water up to 185°F and it cools it down to temperature range from 37°F to 50°F. The water is held in hot and cold tanks that are made from stainless steel, as water tubes also. This material does not corrode in water and it prevents water contamination.

Indicator lights show you which function of the device is turned on. For the system to be 100% effective you have to keep the cooler on for 1 hour. The more detailed information about the usage, warnings, and installation can be found in the user manual.

Costway Bottom Loading Model

The Costway has produced very elegant water cooler for home. Its exterior is made from stainless steel and has black dispensing area and the rest of the frame in white color. This design will fit any interior in your home. Also, it has wheels at the bottom so you can easily transport it through the room.

The device is bottom-loaded which means that the water bottle can be simply put in the cabinet and connected to a water probe, without lifting and flipping the bottles. This is a very user-friendly feature that contributes to its looks since the bottle cannot be seen. It is suitable for 3 and 5-gallon water bottles.

It serves you hot and cold water. It conserves energy because the compressor works efficiently. It heats up with the power of 350W and cools down with the power of 90W without needing a lot of energy. The hot water temperature is in the range from 194°F to 203°F, while the cold water temperature is in the range from 42.8°F to 50°F. It has the capacity to make 1L of cold water and 3.2L of hot water every hour.

Water is preserved in hot and cold water tanks that are made from stainless steel that makes them safe for water because they do not corrode and they are anti-microbial. It is dispensed through one or two spouts. Each spout has indicator light above it that shows which function is on. If you want room temperature water you have to push switches at the back of the device that shut down heating and cooling. Dispensing is controlled with faucets and the one for hot water has a child-safety feature. The drip tray beneath the spouts can be removed and cleaned.

Its length is 12.2 inches, width is 12.6 inches and height is 41 inches. It has a freestanding design and it is very heavy. Therefore, transporting it to your home can be complicated. So companies customer service offers home water cooler delivery that brings you your product at the front door. The service can also give you assistance with installation.

Drinkpod Bottleless Model

Unlike the previous model, this one has the point of use design. It connects directly to your water line and filters your tap water that becomes purified and healthy for you to drink. The filters are can purify approximately 7200 half liter bottles before you have to replace it. This is both economical and ecological because you save money by not purchasing the bottled water and you are reducing plastic waste in your household.

This water cooler for home is available in black color only on the market. Its exterior is made from stainless steel, it is very elegant so it will look very good in your interior. Besides, there are no bottles for you to buy and install which simplifies your water supplying and it is more attractive when bottles are not visible.

Water is processed by internal ULTRA+3 purification system. It has three stages: particle scrub, chemical scrub, and ultra scrub. First one mechanically reduces the large particles and it is made from polypropylene. The second one removes chemicals and particles from the water and it is made from coconut. The remaining particles are removed with the third filter that is also made from polypropylene but it has a lot of smaller pores.

It serves you hot and cold water, but these functions can be turn off with the switches at the back of the device which saves you energy and allows you to drink room temperature water. Its energy efficiency is awarded Energy Star. The water is dispensed through one of three spouts that have a nightlight. The control buttons are on the top of the device and the one for hot water dispensing has a child safety lock. The drip tray is removable and dishwasher safe.

Inner parts are made from food grade stainless steel so the product is UL certified. The package includes a 1-year warranty, 4 filters, installation kit, and user manual. The device is 50.7 inches high, 17.4 inches wide and 16.2 inches long. Since is very big and weighs 55 pounds it is not easy to transport it to your home. So, the customer service is offering to you home water cooler delivery and you can ask for personal assistance with installation.

Ensue Water Cooler for Home

Ensue model is 14 inches long, 12 inches wide and 41 inches high. It weighs 44.3 pounds and on the market is available in white color only. Its exterior is made from high-density food grade plastics that give it a casual design that will fit any interior of your room in the house.

Bottom-load design makes it more attractive because the bottle is not visible. It is also more practical because you do not have to lift heavy 3 or 5-gallon water bottles, but just push into the cabinet and connect it to water probe. The cabinet’s door is 22 inches high.

This water cooling system for home operates with 110V to heat up water to 208.4°F and cool it down to 39.2°F. At the back of the device is the green switch that turns off the cooling function and the red one that turns off the heating function which allows you to drink room temperature water and saves you energy.

In the dispensing area is one BPA free plastic spout. All materials are safe for water so the product is UL certified. Dispersion through the spout is controlled with push buttons that are at the top of the device. The one for hot water has a child safety lock.

The drip tray beneath the spout is removable and dishwasher safe. It is recommended to wash it regularly to maintain the hygiene of the product. Also, you should clean the inner side of the cabinet where the bottle is held.

Costway Model with Built-in Ice Maker

Costway 2 in 1 water cooler for home has a unique additional feature in regards to other models. It has built-in ice maker so it does not serve you only cold, hot or room temperature water but it makes ice also that is therefore always available to you in your home. The ice maker is 10.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches high. It can hold 4lbs of ice and it can make 9 ice cubes in 6 to 14 minutes so you can make approximately 27lbs of ice per day. Ice scoop is included.

It is made from high-density food grade plastic that gives it a classic design that will fit perfectly to any interior. It is available in silver color only. The top-mounted design makes it less attractive because the bottle is visible, but you can always see when you have to replace the bottle. Also, it has smartly designed bottle seat that prevents water dripping and spilling while loading the bottle.

The dispensing area is 7 inches high. There are three spouts, each for one function. Dispensing is controlled with faucets that are above the spouts and colored in red, blue and white. This water cooler system for home is made to be safe for your children so the red faucet for hot water has child-safety lock. If you want to have cold or hot water served you must push one of the buttons that are on the control panel to turn on heating or cooling. It can cool 4 liters and heat 5 liters of water in 1 hour.

Beside these two buttons, there is third for ice making. The LED indicators show you the working state of the device and the last one is warning light in case something goes wrong. The drip tray beneath the spouts is removable and you can wash it in the dishwasher to maintain the products hygiene.

Length of the device is 12 inches, width is 14 inches and height is 39 inches. Because it weighs 40lbs and it is big the supplier offers to your home water cooler delivery. Therefore you do not have to worry about the product’s transport and you can ask for help with its assemblage.