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Water Cooler Dispensers

We test dozens of Water Cooler Dispensers for performance, usability, and design. Here’s our test procedure and detailed reviews.

Water Cooler Dispenser Test Method

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Find out how we test water cooler dispensers. Our unbiased tests are used for rating the best performing dispensers for the home or office.

Cold Water Test

Find out how we test cold water for water cooler dispensers. We use these tests to rate the best performing machines for the home or office.

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Hot Water Test

Find out how we test hot water from water cooler dispensers. We use these tests to rate the best performing machines for the home or office.

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Our Water Cooler Dispenser Reviews

An Igloo countertop water cooler dispenser with a bottle loaded on top resting on a kitchen counter to the right of the sink.
Overall Score: 5.6
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Igloo Countertop Water Dispenser In-depth Review

Full front view of the Avalon A4 water cooler dispenser standing between a plant to the left and a cupboard to the right.
Overall Score: 8.6
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Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser In-depth Review

The freestanding Costway water cooler dispenser against a white wall with a potted plant to the left side.
Overall Score: 5.7
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Costway 5 Gallon Water Cooler Dispenser In-depth Review

Brio Bottom Load Water Dispenser (CLBL420V2) pictured standing by a door with a potted plant to the left.
Overall Score: 4.8
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Brio Bottom Load Water Dispenser (CLBL420V2) Review

Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless Water Cooler standing on an office counter with a potted plant to the left.
Overall Score: 7.7
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Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless Water Cooler In-depth Review

Full front view of the Avalon A5 water cooler dispenser standing between a plant to the left and a cupboard to the right
Overall Score: 9.1
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Avalon A5 Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser In-depth Review

Euhomy bottom loading water cooler dispenser standing next to an office door with a potted plant to the left.
Overall Score: 7.8
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Euhomy Bottom Loading (WC-C) Water Cooler Dispenser Review

Full front view of the Frigidaire EFWC519 water cooler dispenser with a water bottle mounted on top and a plant to the left.
Overall Score: 8.6
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Frigidaire Stainless Steel Water Cooler Dispenser In-depth Review

Full front view of the Avalon A1 top loading water cooler dispenser with a water bottle mounted on top and a plant to the left.
Overall Score: 8.5
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Avalon A1 Top Loading Water Cooler Dispenser In-depth Review

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