There's nothing like a cold drink on a hot summer's day

Countertop water coolers provide the ease of use that a refrigerator water dispenser or faucet would provide with the purity of filtered water. There are other advantages, however, to owning a countertop water cooler that you should explore before you make a decision about which water cooler is right for you.

Choosing The Right Model

These large devices run on electricity and are built with special mechanisms inside that can dispense water at the temperature right for you. Though most coolers (as the name implies) come with a single faucet designed to dispense cold water, you can purchase coolers that are built with two faucets: one for refreshing cold water and one for hot water for coffee or tea.

Different sizes are available for the water cooler, and the appropriate one should be purchased depending on your needs and the size of the area in which the cooler will be set. In offices, obviously a larger one will need to be purchased to fulfill the needs of other employees working there, but for the home - one can be purchased entirely by personal preference.

Maintaining Your Water Cooler

Taking care of the countertop water cooler is not difficult at all. Because its contents will contain only water, there is almost no cleaning involved other than the occasional surface dusting from its placement in the kitchen. The only regular maintenance necessary will be the replacements of the water filter.

When choosing the location for a cooler, it is best to consider how the appliances around it will benefit from the design. More often than not, the water coolers are best set in kitchen countertops that have a lot of free space available, to draw attention to the cooler itself and emphasize the decor of the surrounding area. Creativity goes a long way when considering placement options, and it is always a good idea to ask for the opinion of others.

Where To Buy

One of the best places to find quality coolers is the internet, with a large amount of websites available that can catalog the specific cooler to fit your needs. 'Air-n-water' is one of the most widely acclaimed websites that one can look through for water coolers. By clicking on the 'water-dispensers' subsection on the left category listing, one is immediately taken to a large listing of the coolers available for purchase. Here you can select one based on the price, the description, and have the helpful rating system aid you in deciding which cooler is the most useful for your selection. An image is immediately presented in the selection of all products cataloged. In addition to this extremely useful website, EBay and 'Amazon' are also great websites to search for coolers. Remember to read user reviews before finalizing a purchase, as they can help you make an informed decision about the product.

The convenience and style provided by these appliances is unmatched. Whether in the office or at home, you will no doubt benefit from the addition of a countertop water cooler.