Whynter Free-Standing Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

I bought this product solely based on the reviews, which is why I feel like I should write one of my own. I bought it to replace a broken dispenser. The cold water dispenser does dispense cool water, but the hot water dispenser is the part I have a problem with. I buy Sparkletts water, which has a nifty no-spill top feature. Instead of taking the red cap off the bottle, you just reveal a tab in the cap that is pierced by the dispenser when you put the bottle on. I didn't realize this, but the heating unit seems to be near the top of the dispenser, where the bottle itself rests, so it actually melted the red bottle cap while it was on the unit. The whole bottle tasted like plastic (which just can't be good for you). And yes, I don't keep the hot water off to save on my electrical bill and I like having a hot water dispenser, which is why I bought a hot/cold water dispenser in the first place. Now I have my new bottle on without the switching the hot water on, and took the ca... Read more

DON'T BUY FROM THIS BRAND. unless you want to save all the boxes - in case the product breaks (and it will right after their 30-day refund policy expires), and then use the box and ship it back to them for repair.

When our GE cooler went on the blink I purchased this model. As I researched coolers I focused on price, size, and design/style. Basically I wanted a cooler that was a) around $150, b) tall enough so I wouldn't have to stoop down too much (I'm 6'2), and c) provided good water flow. Many dispensers are short - you have to pay attention to the height measurement provided. Some "free standing" models (versus table-top) are in reality table-top models with an added base for them to sit on. This design makes me uncomfortable as I don't like the idea of a heavy water bottle sitting on top of a 2-piece structure. I'm more comfortable with "true" free-standing designs such as this model. Also I was unsure if coolers using the "spigot" design (spigot dispensers using control levers on top of the spigots) were better than push-button designs as this model used. Typically in offices you see spigot dispensers and they always have good flow. On the flip-side spigot dispensers look like they... Read more

This product works very well. The storage cooler below was a surprise even though I had read the description. It is a nice feature. The only complaint that I can make about the cooler would be the water comes out of it a little slower than other 'conventional' coolers. Not a big deal, and it seems it may assist with keeping the water colder or hotter for longer before needing to reheat/cool. Hot & Cold can be individually turned on/off and there are handles on the side to assist if you need to pull the cooler out or move it at all. This cooler is also smaller than other coolers I have owned and also by far the nicest looking, which is a definite plus!

My old cooler went out and I needed another one and I am glad that I bought this one.No noise at all and easy to refill and take the water bottle off.....with water still in the jug!!!!Very good price for this type of cooler.