Bottled Water Dispensers

How to pick out the water dispenser that's right for you

Bottled water dispensers can seem omnipresent in some locations like the office or the gym, but they are also popular for home use and other social and recreational spots. Commercial bottled water dispensers typically involve two parts: a large bottle to hold the water and a stand with a faucet built in.

Water dispensers today, however, offer many more options. You can find water dispensers that don't just chill water but also heat it, water dispensers that cover the unsightly bottle to keep it out of sight, and even water dispensers with no bottles involved.

1. Shop for bottled water coolers and pumps if you're looking for a traditional commercial water dispenser or don't want to set up a water dispenser stand.

2. Look at hot and cold options for a more versatile water dispenser.

3. Check out more stylish covered bottle models for a more attractive look.

4. Look at countertop and bottle-less options for less conventional water dispensers.

Shop coolers and pumps for simple bottled water dispensers

If you have any kind of water dispensing needs, from faucets to refrigerator units, a simple bottled water dispenser with a pump will cool the water and transport it to the dispenser. These units can be on a dispenser stand, under a sink, in a refrigerator unit, or anywhere else where you can store a large water bottle.

Look for hot and cold options on water dispensers

Many bottled water dispensers now come with both hot and cold dispensing options. In many cases, the hot faucet will be optional, so you can turn it on if you need hot water and turn it off to conserve energy when you don't. Most will also have safety features to avoid burns from water that's too hot.

Check out stylish new designs for covered bottle water dispensers

Many bottled water dispensers now offer dispensing options that keep the bottle away from view under a cover that blends into the stand. These dispensers are also typically hot water dispensers as well as cold water dispensers.

Check out countertop water dispensers for more space-conscious options

Many of the same options of large bottled water dispensers are also offered by smaller countertop water dispensers. Countertop dispensers can also serve both cooled and heated water, and also typically come in bottle or bottleless varieties.

• Make sure that when shopping for a commercial bottled water dispenser, you understand whether or not you are purchasing a bottled water service. Some dispensers require a kind of subscription service to get new bottles of filtered water, while others do not. Avoid hidden fees but understand the product.

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