Top 10 Best Water Dispensers Reviews in 2022

Originally found only in commercial settings and offices, water dispensers have evolved to also become a household item. They provide safe drinking water, usually as hot, cold or room temperature water. If you are considering purchasing a water dispenser, this 2017 top 10 review will provide you with a list of the top dispensers this year. Before moving on though, here are a few things you should know.

Water Dispenser Purchase Considerations

– Standing vs Tabletop Dispensers

There are basically 2 water dispenser designs. There is the tabletop water dispenser, which is usually found on tabletops or other elevated furniture. It is also the standing water dispenser, which rests on the floor, and is usually a few feet tall. You should check your environment first, and work out which of these 2 dispenser styles would be ideal for you.

– Top vs Bottom Loading

Water dispensers can either be loaded with a water bottle on top, or the water-bottle can be loaded into the bottom of the dispenser. The top-loaded water dispensers feature a simpler technology, because they rely on gravitational forces to work. Bottom loaded dispensers feature additional tubes that are placed into their water-bottle, through which water is then pumped up.

Bottom loaded dispensers are easy to load with water, and is the better option for people who lack the physical strength to carry up a water bottle and place it on top of the dispenser.

– Material & Durability

One last feature to consider is the issue of product quality. You have to know if the dispenser is built from cheap plastic, tough plastic, or even metal. The important thing here is that the dispenser is built from good materials, and in such a good way, that makes it a durable appliance.

 

10. Vitapur Floor Standing Top Loading Cold Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.8 x 33.8 inches

Item Weight: 25.1 pounds

This Vitapur dispenser features dual faucets. One is for room temperature water, while the other is for cold water. The system uses a high-efficiency compressor for better cooling results. It also has an adjustable thermostat to set the cold water’s temperature. Its reservoirs are made from stainless steel, it is Energy Star compliant, and it is designed for use with 3 and 5 gallons (12 and 19 liters) top loading water bottles.

• Pros: Offers cold and room temperature dispensing, stainless steel reservoir.
• Cons: No hot water.

9. Brita 18-Cup Tabletop Water Dispenser with Filter

Product Dimensions: 14 x 7.2 x 8.8 inches

Item Weight: 8.8 pounds

The Brita 18-cup water dispenser is perfect for offices, sports teams and families. It can fit on the table, on the kitchen countertop, or in the fridge. This dispenser does not use water bottles, but it does come with a filter, which reduces the taste and odor of chlorine, as well as removes mercury, zinc, copper and cadmium from your drinking water. It has an easy pour spout, its plastic parts are BPA-free, and an indicator alerts you when it’s time to change the filter.

• Pros: Fits everywhere including the fridge, 18 cup capacity, filter replacement indicator.
• Cons: N/A

8. Nutrichef Tabletop Hot & Cold Dispenser with Safety Lock

Product Dimensions: 13 x 13.2 x 22.1 inches

Item Weight: 9.9 pounds

Made from high-quality materials, Nutrichef’s tabletop water dispenser is efficient and sturdy. It features 2 faucets, one for hot water around 170°F (76 °C) and the other for cold water about 40 °F (4°C). The system is very quiet but fast in dispensing cold water. It is designed for 3 or 5-gallon bottles, and is perfect for home or office use. There is also a child safety lock feature on the hot water faucet, to prevent children from burning themselves.

• Pros: Accommodates 3 and 5-gallon bottles, hot and cold water dispensary, child safety lock.
• Cons: N/A

7. Whirlpool Commercial Ice-Chilled Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.8 x 36 inches

Item Weight: 25 pounds

With its commercial grade design, this dispenser was built to outlast most other dispensers. Its compressor and thermostat only work a fraction of the time that most others work, yet it steadily delivers 40°F chilled water. This is because of the revolutionary cooling system employed by Whirlpool in this device. It is compatible with 3 and 5-gallon bottles, its faucets are made from the unbreakable material, and its sturdy steel frame can even handle up to 300 lbs. of weight.

• Pros: Delivers very chilled water, sturdy design can handle 300 lbs.
• Cons: No hot water delivery, only cold water.

6. Honeywell HWB1052S2 Freestanding Hot & Cold Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.2 x 38.6 inches

Item Weight: 35.3 pounds

Honeywell’s freestanding dispenser can produce up to 5 liters of 194 °F hot water per hour. It can also produce up to 2 liters of 50 °F cold water per hour. Its water tank is made from stainless steel, which prevents corrosion, and also prevents the water from acquiring any taste. The dispenser stands 39 inches tall and 12 inches wide. It uses 85 watts of energy to function, and also offers a child safety lock system for the hot water faucet. Honeywell backs up this dispenser with a 1-year warranty.

• Pros: Dispenses both hot and cold water, stainless steel tank.
• Cons: N/A

5. Primo Top-Loading Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.8 x 36.6 inches

Item Weight: 30.2 pounds

This top-loading Primo Water dispenser produces instant 39 °F cold water, or 208 °F hot water, at the press of a button. It will also dispense room temperature water, and its child safety feature makes it safe for the home and the kitchen. Its reservoir is made from stainless steel, and all water-touching plastic parts are BPA-free. This dispenser is compatible with 3- and 5-gallon bottles. It also has a modern, trendy design, and it is Energy Star compliant.

• Pros: Dispenses hot, cold and normal water, features a child safety lock, nice design.
• Cons: N/A

4. Hamilton Beach Bottom-Loading Cold Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 42 inches

Item Weight: 41.9 pounds

Hamilton Beach’s dispenser is a bottom-loader. It comes in black, with gray accents. Lovely and with a contemporary design, this dispenser will fit into any modern home or office. Controls are push-button, there is a child safety lock, bottle installation is quick and easy, and there is even an indicator light to warn you whenever a bottle needs replacing. The unit is 45 inches tall and 14 inches wide. It is ETL certified and Energy Star compliant, and Hamilton Beach offers a 1-year warranty for it.

• Pros: Elegant design, stainless steel tanks, bottom loading system, 1-year warranty.
• Cons: Offers no hot water.

3. Oasis Artesian Water Dispenser without Bottles

Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 43 inches

Item Weight: 43 pounds

The Oasis Artesian dispenser does not use bottles of already purified water. Instead, it features a 5-stage reverse osmosis filtration system. There are also other Oasis Artesian models available, with 2, 3 and 4 filtration stages. All the parts are made from stainless steel, including a fingerprint-proof stainless steel outer body. It provides both hot and cold water, has child safety protection for the hot water faucet, and an ON/OFF switch for switching both cold and hot parts off, to save energy. It is backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

• Pros: Quality fingerprint-proof stainless steel body, 5-stage revers osmosis filtration system.
• Cons: It’s high price-tag.

2. Avalon Self-Cleaning 3-Temperature Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.2 x 41 inches

Item Weight: 44.9 pounds

Avalon offers a self-cleaning and limited edition water dispenser with this unit. It produces either hot, cold or room-temperature water. Being bottom loading also makes it quite user-friendly. There is night-lighting on the unit, an empty bottle indicator, and the self-cleaning feature uses ozone to sanitize the dispenser, preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and other germs. This dispenser additionally features a child safety lock for the hot faucet, and it is UL/Energy Star compliant.

• Pros: Stainless steel construction, 3-temperature setting, limited edition dispenser.
• Cons: N/A

1. Whirlpool Bottom Loading Self Cleaning Water Dispenser

Product Dimensions: 15 x 12.6 x 40.5 inches

Item Weight: 30 pounds

Made from stainless steel, this self-cleaning water dispenser from Whirlpool produces both hot and cold water. It can constantly produce 41 °F cold water at a rate of 1.32 gallon per hour. 194 °F of hot water can also be produced at the same rate. There are LED indicators for self-cleaning, and for signaling when cold and hot water are at their optimal temperatures. It’s child safety lock keeps toddlers safe. This dispenser also features night lighting, and is Energy Star 2014-rated.

• Pros: Provides hot & cold water, self-cleaning, nice design.
• Cons: N/A

We have come to the end of our top 10 water dispensers for 2017, and it’s now your turn to make a choice. Our number #1 recommendation is made from quality materials, provides water at steady temperatures, and is reasonably priced. You are free to either choose it, or to choose any of the other 9 dispensers, as your heart desires.