Whirlpool Water Cooler Reviews - High Quality Water Cooler

Whirlpool Corporation was founded more than 100 years ago. Louis Upton and his uncle, Emory Upton, had patent an electic-driven washer and in 1911 they founded the Upton Machine Company that was producing washing machines. In 1929 company merged with the Nineteen Hundred Washer Company and formed Nineteen Hundred Corporation.

Despite Great Depression in 1930’s, corporation’s business has grown. But, during World War II company had to redirect their production to the aircraft and military equpiment. After the war the washer production has started again and business was growing. In 1949 the corporation’s name changed into Whirlpool Corporation.

Today, the corporation is world’s leading manufacturer of electrical and mechanical machines that people use in their homes. It has a global impact and it is operating in nearly every country in the world. The main residence is in Benton Charter Township in Michigan. Their success is shown by high annual income, for example in 2017 the income was 21 billion dollars. Corporation has employed 92 000 people and opened 70 manufacturing and technology research centeres.

The main goals of the corporation is to focus on what people need and to make high quality and inovative products that improve and simplify people’s lives. Inovation and long lasting business success are making it competitive on the market. The corporation markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Brastemp, Amana and others are major global brands and they are adjusted to regional costumer needs.

The corporation is sustainable for environment. It reduces the needed amount of water and energy used in production by designing zero waste manufacturing and using solar and wind as source of energy.

In this review we will describe design and technical specifications of 3 models of Whirlpool water coolers. They are used for dispensing hot or cold water from large 2 to 5 gallons water bottles.

REVIEWS OF 3 WHIRLPOOL WATER COOLER MODELS

Whirlpool Water Cooler and Dispenser, model 8LIECH-SC-SSS-5L- W

The model 8LIECH-SC-SSS-5L-W is available in stainless steel color only. It weighs 25 pounds, it is 15 inches long, 12.6 inches wide and 40.5 inches high. This Whirlpool water cooler has bottom-loaded design so it is user-friendly because you do not have to lift and flip large water bottles while installing them. Also, it is more attractive to have it in room or office since the bottle is not seen.

This model do not have spouts. It has two holes through which water goes and there are arrows which indicate where the water will be dispensed. The cooler dispenses hot or cold water and it is controlled by button controls on the cooler. It has on/off switch for saving energy.

The hygiene of the device is provided with self cleaning technology that is automatic and it releases unstable oxygen that is killing all bacteria in the water. The tray in which you hold water bottle is removable and washable in dishwasher. The LED indicator on the cooler lights and indicates when the temperature for cold or hot water are optimal and when self cleaning is running.

The cooler is electrical so in the package you do not get batteries. One year warranty is included but it can be valif only if the device is bought by authorized seller Reil Machines.

Whirlpool Water Cooler and Dispenser, model 8LIECHK-SSF-WL1

This Whirlpool water cooler’s outside parts are made of stainless steel and it has curved front which makes it elegant and attractive to have in your room or office. The model is 5th generation of bottom-loading coolers that uses really strong water pump and water siphon which ensures the water bottle is emptyed completely so water does not go to waste. Furthermore, it has adjustable water probe so you can use water bottles of all sizes and materials it is user-friendly.

It dispenses cold and hot water and the dispension is controlled with buttons that are on the top. The cooling system is unique feature and it is based on forming the ice inside of the water tank from which is delivered a cold water that has temperature of 40°F which is 9°F colder than water that is dispensed by other models of water coolers. Also it has technology that keeps water at really high temperature.

The cooler has child- resistant feature so the hot water button can be locked. Also, there is a Resource saver TM switch at the back of the device which is used to turn off function of heating the water when you do not want to use it. This technology impacts the compressor inside the device so it is turned on rarely and that ensures long lasting of the device. Besides that, strong material (steel and silicon) of which are made outside and inside parts of the cooler and water pump that never reaches its potential capacity ensures cooler’s longivity.

Its length is 15 inches, width is 12.6 inches and height is 40.5 inches. It weighs 45 pounds and it is available in stanless steel color only. This model has really firm steel sides and frames so the device is designed to take really high top pressure (approximately 300lbs of top weight).

Whirlpool Water Cooler and Dispenser, model 7LIECH-SSF-WL

Unlike the previous ones, this model has top-mounted design. You will have to lift and flip heavy 2-5 gallons water bottles while installing them unto device so the design is less user-friendly. On the other hand, the curved edges and external parts made of stainless steel are making the model very elegant and it will look good in your house or at office, despite the bottle that is outside the cooler. This cooler does not have adjustable water probe so it is suitable for 3 and 5 gallons water bottles only.

The dispension of cold and hot water is controlled with buttons on the top of device. Instead of two spouts it has two holes and arrows are indicating their position. This Whirlpool water cooler has unique cooling and heating system, as previous model we mentioned. So, the cold water is made from ice that is kept in the tank and it is colder for 9°F than water made in other water coolers. The heating system is ensuring that the water is always at steaming temperature. The child- resistant safety feature is integrated so the button for hot water can be locked. Also, it has resource saver switch for turning off the function of dispensing hot water.

The cooling system is making the compressor work less which ensures the device will last longer. Also, the high quality steal makes the device more durable. The frames and sides of steel are made to hold the weight of 300lbs. The cooler is 4 inches long, 9 inches wide and 8 inches high. It weighs 27 pounds. When buying it you get one year warranty in case od damage in situations that are described in user manual.