Criteria for Choosing the Right Hot and Cold Water Dispenser to Fit Your Needs

A hot and cold water dispenser is a household appliance that is quite common in households, offices, or schools. So, how do you choose the perfect hot and cold water dispenser to fit your usage needs? Let's delve deeper into this article with Mytour!

1. Choose a Hot and Cold Water Dispenser Based on Operating Principles

When selecting a hot and cold water dispenser, you also need to carefully consider to choose the machine type that suits your needs. Based on the operating principle, there are two main types of water dispensers: block cooling mechanism and electronic chip cooling mechanism.

• Block Cooling Mechanism

The block cooling mechanism is a widely used technology today. This technology utilizes a compressor (block) with one or two pistons to maintain the vapor pressure and condensation of the refrigerant (or gas).

This technology also provides the ability to chill water even colder, from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, like refrigerated water. Its durability is also higher, so block-cooled water dispensers are commonly used in schools, offices, or even at home. Moreover, they can continuously supply hot and cold water to meet maximum usage needs while efficiently saving energy.

However, this type of cold and hot water dispenser also has the disadvantage that if the block malfunctions, it can incur considerable repair costs.

• Cold and Hot Water Dispensers Using Electronic Chips

Based on the water cooling mechanism using lasers, when the electronic circuit supplies power to the cooling chip, one side of the chip generates cold heat, which is closely attached to the aluminum plate installed inside the cold water tank to cool the water. Meanwhile, the other side of the chip is attached to the heat sink and emits heat when in operation. At this point, the heat sink fan will draw in hot air and blow it out. When the water temperature reaches 8 to 15 degrees Celsius, the heat sensor will send a signal to stop supplying power to the cooling chip.

Cold and hot water dispensers using electronic chips can chill water quickly, but the cold water temperature is not as low, reaching only about 15 degrees Celsius, while the hottest water reaches a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius. Additionally, high power consumption and low durability are factors that make this device less popular among users.

2. Selecting Water Dispensers According to Water Source

Currently, there are various types of hot and cold water dispensers, including bottle-fed and bottleless models. Additionally, there are hot and cold water dispensers with RO integration, but they are less commonly chosen by consumers.

• Bottleless Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

This device utilizes a pre-installed water filter placed on top of the water dispenser. From there, water is supplied into the hot and cold system. This type of water dispenser is commonly used in households, offices, and commercial stores.

The advantage of the bottleless hot and cold water dispenser is that users can easily monitor water consumption and replace the filter when necessary. It is simple to use and repair, and its price is also reasonable, making it favored by many consumers.

However, the drawback of this device is that it takes up quite a bit of space due to its inverted bottle design. Additionally, its aesthetic appeal is not highly rated, and it can be quite challenging to replace the mineral water bottle each time.

• Bottle-fed Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

Compared to the bottle-fed water dispenser, the bottleless water dispenser will also use mineral water as the water source. However, the water bottle will be hidden inside the machine's body, giving a neat and tidy appearance, suitable for compact spaces.

The standout advantage of this device is space-saving and a smaller footprint compared to the bottle-fed type. It features a sleek, minimalist design with high aesthetic appeal. Additionally, it makes it easy for users to replace the water bottle when it runs out.

However, on the downside, users may find it challenging to monitor water usage and replacement. Moreover, in terms of cost, this device is also priced higher than the bottle-fed water dispenser.

•  RO Integrated Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

Compared to the two aforementioned hot and cold water dispenser types, the RO integrated dispenser will directly use water from the water filter machine or may incorporate additional filter cartridges to filter water directly.

The standout advantage of this device is that users will not need to bother with replacing and installing water bottles. Additionally, there's no need to worry about running out of water or waiting while replacing the pre-filled mineral bottle.

However, the drawback of this product is the more complex installation required when connecting to direct water sources or water filtration systems. Additionally, the price of RO integrated hot and cold water dispensers will be significantly higher than the other two types of water dispensers.

3. Choosing Additional Features

When selecting a water dispenser, you also need to consider the additional features accompanying the device to maximize daily usage needs.

• Automatic Power Off Feature When Water Reaches Desired Temperature

The automatic power off feature is integrated into many current hot and cold water dispensers thanks to the thermostat relay component. This will automatically shut off the power when the desired temperature is reached, helping to save energy more efficiently. It also helps you avoid waiting too long for water when needed. Maximizing energy and time savings as well as ensuring safety.

• Auto Shut-off in Case of Overload

Some products may also feature an automatic shut-off function in case of overload to protect the motor while still ensuring efficient water supply for daily use.

• Cooling Compartment

Some hot and cold water dispensers will be equipped with a cooling compartment similar to the refrigerator's cooling compartment. This mini cooling compartment will allow you to store fruits, drinks... for convenient cooling.

• Sterilization Compartment

Sterilization compartments are integrated into many models to help users store cups, baby bottles... Inside the sterilization compartment, there will be a sensor component that generates negative ions to sterilize, remove dirt, and unpleasant odors effectively, thereby making the utensils cleaner.

• Cup Holder Compartment

Most current models of water dispensers come with a cup holder compartment so you don't have to spend time fetching or preparing cups. Additionally, you can also use it to store tea, coffee, sugar... quite conveniently.

• Water Drip Tray

Right below the water spout of the water dispenser, there will be a water drip tray to prevent water from dripping onto the floor every time you dispense water. It also ensures hygiene, minimizing the need for daily cleaning. The water drip tray can be easily removed so you can pour out water and clean it daily.

• Warning Light

The warning light for hot and cold water is also a useful feature to help users determine whether the water has been cooled or heated.

• Hot/Cold Switch

The hot/cold switch integrated into the water dispenser allows users to easily turn it on/off when not in use, effectively saving electricity.

• Safety Faucet Lock

Moreover, on the hot water faucet of many models of water dispensers, there will be a safety lock to prevent scalding accidents, especially for young children. This is also one of the useful features that users should consider to ensure safety.

• Water Temperature Setting Feature

In some models of water dispensers, there is an additional feature to adjust the water temperature accordingly. This feature not only helps control the water temperature but also enables users to save electricity more efficiently.

4. Choosing by Brand

Considering the brand is also one of the important criteria that consumers need to pay attention to when buying hot and cold water dispensers. Using devices manufactured by reputable brands will give you more peace of mind about the product's quality, durability. Additionally, these brands also have genuine warranty policies in case the machine encounters malfunctions during use or due to manufacturing defects.

Some reputable brands highly rated by consumers are not only known for their variety of designs, integration of many modern features but also for their high quality and durability that you can refer to, such as: Coex, Kangaroo, Sunhouse …

5. Consideration about the cost of hot and cold water dispensers

In addition to the above criteria, cost is also a criterion that many consumers are concerned about when choosing to buy. Currently, the price of hot and cold water dispensers ranges from 1.3 million to nearly 20 million VND (price reference at Mytour 11/2023). The price of the product varies due to factors such as brand, features, technology … Therefore, consumers should consider choosing a device that is suitable for their financial capacity as well as the usage needs of their family. Do not buy counterfeit products or imitations of brands with poor quality just because they are cheap.

6. Reliable shopping addresses

And finally, an extremely important criterion when choosing to buy hot and cold water dispensers that consumers need to pay attention to is finding reliable shopping addresses. Not only will you be more assured about the product quality, but you will also receive enthusiastic advice, warranty policies, transportation, installation, and the products also come with clear origin certificates and invoices.

The Mytour electronics supermarket system is one of the reliable addresses with over 400 supermarkets nationwide. Not only committed to bringing genuine products at the lowest prices, but Mytour also strives tirelessly to improve its accompanying services. Accordingly, Mytour commits to maintaining policies: 0% installment with 0 upfront payment; free exchange within 45 days…

If customers want to buy hot and cold water dispensers or have any questions that need answering, please call us immediately at hotline 1900 6788 for enthusiastic and prompt support.

This article by Mytour has shared with consumers the criteria for choosing hot and cold water dispensers suitable for their needs. Hopefully, through this article, it will help you choose and use a quality, efficient hot and cold water dispenser. Thank you for following the article!