There are also many types of hot and cold water dispensers, and you need to research carefully before buying.
1. Winter is coming, and the demand for hot and cold water dispensers is increasing, but do you know how to choose the right one?
There are also many types of hot and cold water dispensers, and you need to research carefully before buying.
The weather is gradually turning cold, and many families have started looking for various types of hot and cold water dispensers for daily use. However, not everyone understands this product and how to choose it. If you are also hesitating, please refer to the ways to differentiate and buy below.
How many types of hot and cold water dispensers are there?
Currently, the most common types on the market are indirect, direct, and solar energy water dispensers.
Direct and indirect hot and cold water dispensers are actually very different. Image: Internet.
Among these, most families are choosing indirect hot and cold water dispensers. Some others use solar-powered types and direct water heaters, which are not yet very common. Below is information and how to differentiate these three types of products:
Indirect hot and cold water dispenser
Advantages:
Medium to large size, with a capacity of about 15 to 40 liters
Can be installed flush to the wall for aesthetics
Contains water inside and retains heat for several hours after turning off
High maximum temperature (about 80 degrees Celsius)
Only need to heat once for multiple uses
Energy-saving
Has sufficient safety mechanisms for users
Disadvantages:
Installation takes time, cost
Slow heating (15 - 30 minutes)
Direct hot and cold water dispenser
Advantages:
Heat water directly while using
Compact size, no need for a container
Simple installation
Hot water immediately
Has sufficient safety mechanisms for users
Disadvantages:
Maximum temperature not high (about 50 degrees Celsius)
Not suitable for places with very cold temperatures
Requires large water pressure, stable electricity
Solar energy hot and cold water dispenser
Advantages:
Does not use electricity
Environmentally friendly, user-friendly
Retains heat for a long time, up to hundreds of hours
Disadvantages:
Difficult installation, very large size
Requires maintenance, regular cleaning
Incurs many additional costs
Note:
Due to the special construction of the heating system, solar energy hot water machines can still make water warmer than the outside temperature by 10 - 15 degrees Celsius even when the weather is not sunny. Therefore, it can still be used in autumn and winter.
So which type of dispenser should you choose?
In general, the choice of hot and cold water dispenser depends on where you live. If you are in the North with winter temperatures dropping below 10 degrees Celsius, it is best to choose an indirect hot and cold water dispenser that is both efficient and retains heat for a long time.
Indirect hot and cold water dispensers are suitable for places with very cold winters.
In the Central and Southern regions with hotter climates, choosing a direct hot and cold water dispenser or solar energy may be a more reasonable choice. The water is still hot enough for daily use, which is more convenient and easier.