6 Best Bottleless Water Coolers of 2023 – Reviews & Top Picks

Bottleless water coolers have several advantages over the bottled water system. There’s no need to lift and change heavy water bottles, no spilling, and they can save you money over time since there will be no need to purchase refills. However, there are still a few things to think about, like filtration, size, and installation, that you might find costly or challenging to complete.

We’ve chosen seven popular brands of bottleless water coolers to review for you so you can get a good look at each brand and what the differences are. We’ll give you the Pros and Cons of our experience and tell you about any unique features each model might provide. We’ve also included a short buyer’s guide where we break down these coolers to see how they work and what makes one unit better than another.

Join us while we discuss the size, installation, filtration stages, safety features, and more to help you make an informed purchase.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2023

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Brio Commercial Grade	Durable constructions Self-cleaning Large dispenser area	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Avalon A5	2-stage filtration 3 temperature settings Built-in nightlight	CHECK PRICE
		Brio Self Cleaning	2-stage filtering 3 water temperatures Removable drip tray	CHECK PRICE
		Aquverse A6500-K	Fast flow rate No-touch operation Hot water child safety lock	CHECK PRICE
		Kenmore KM5K	3 temperature modes Connects to other appliances Energystar certified	CHECK PRICE

The 6 Best Bottleless Water Coolers

1. Brio Commercial Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser – Best Overall

The Brio CLPOURO420SCV2 Commercial Grade Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser is our pick as the best overall dispenser because it’s loaded with features and works well. It features 4-stage reverse osmosis filtering for the cleanest water possible. The first stage removes sediment, while the second is an activated carbon filter that helps remove tastes and odors and other contaminants like chlorine.

The third stage is the reverse osmosis filter, and the fourth is a second activated carbon filter. It delivers hot, cold, and room-temperature water, and there is a child safety lock on the hot water to reduce the risk of accidental burns.

The Brio Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser also features hot and cold switches, which allows you to turn off any part of the machine you don’t need to save power. It’s self-cleaning, durably constructed, and has a large dispenser area to fit your cups and mugs.

The only downside to the Brio is that it’s a little difficult to install and may require installing a water line.

2. Avalon A5 Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser – Best Value

The Avalon A5 Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser is our pick for the best bottleless water cooler for the money. It comes with a complete installation kit, so there’s no running to the hardware store, and it comes with a complete set of step-by-step instructions. Two-stage filtration helps remove any impurities in the water, and it has three temperature settings.

It also provides several safety features, including a built-in nightlight and a hot water child safety lock. One thing we didn’t like about the Avalon A5 was that it didn’t come with any filters, so we had to purchase them separately, which wasted time and added to the initial cost.

3. Brio Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser

The Brio Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser is a tall unit with two-stage filtering. One filter traps sediment, and the second filter is an activated carbon filter that removes other hard-to-remove contaminants like chlorine and lead that can give water an odor or strange taste.

It’s a self-cleaning unit that uses UV light to kill harmful bacteria, and a removable drip tray is easy to empty and rinse. It also features hot and cold-water shutoff switches and delivers water in three temperatures: hot, cold, and room temperature. The hot water has a child safety lock, and a built-in night light eliminates fumbling around in the dark. A complete installation kit comes with the dispenser.

We found the Brio Dispenser too large to fit on a countertop, so you must ensure space before purchasing. Also, the water didn’t taste as good as some of the brands with more stages of filtration.

4. Aquverse A6500-K Bottleless Water Cooler

The Aquverse A6500-K Bottleless Water Cooler features a dual float backup system that minimizes leaks. The no-touch operation is easy to use and stays cleaner longer, and a removable drip tray is a breeze to empty and clean. It features separate hot and cold-water tanks, and the hot water has a child safety lock to prevent accidental burns. It comes with an installation kit and has one of the highest flow rates of any system we reviewed.

The downside to the Aquverse A6500-K is that there is no self-cleaning feature, and it’s challenging or impossible to get to all areas for manual cleaning. We also noticed some tap water taste remained and felt the filtration system wasn’t as good as other brands, and the unit stopped working after only a few months, causing us to question its durability.

5. Kenmore KM5K Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser

The Kenmore KM5K Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser is a dispenser built by a company well-known for creating durable appliances. This model is EnergyStar certified to reduce power consumption over other brands. It has three temperature modes for hot, cold, and room temperature water, and it also includes a hot water child safety lock.

Hot and cold-water switches on the back of the machine allow you to turn off any part of the machine you don’t need for even more power saving. This model can also connect to your coffee pot and refrigerator ice maker as a central hub for filtered water. We like the four-stage filtration system that the Kenmore KM5K uses, and it delivers fresh-tasting water.

Still, you need to use their proprietary filters, which might be hard to find in some areas. We also found it a little too tall for most counters but too short to sit on the floor, so it was somewhat uncomfortable to use, and the fill area doesn’t provide enough room to place your cup. Finally, the fill buttons are flimsy, and ours broke and stopped dispensing hot water in only a few weeks.

6. Clover D1 Countertop Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser

The Clover D1 Countertop Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser is a small bottleless dispenser that you can fit nearly anywhere, including under your kitchen cabinets. It features durable stainless-steel construction for the internal tanks and outer housing. It has a no-touch operation, a high flow rate that can fill your glass in seconds, and a hot water child safety lock.

What we didn’t like about the Clover D1 is that there is no built-in filtration system. To get fresh-tasting water from the line, you must purchase a filtering system separately and install it between the line and the dispenser. The push-in levers for dispensing water are also flimsy, and you can easily break them by pressing too hard.

Buyer’s Guide – Choosing the Best Bottleless Water Cooler

In this section, we’ll go over how these devices work and what you should look for.

Installation

Bottleless water cooler dispensers require you to connect them directly to your home’s water supply. Connecting the dispenser will often require lengths of copper tubing and specialized connection parts. Dispensers that don’t include an installation kit will require one or more trips to the hardware store, which can lead to buying the wrong parts and increasing the initial cost.

We recommend looking for and purchasing a brand that includes the installation kit.

Power Use

The water cooler section of the dispenser uses a compressor, like an air conditioner, to cool the water. The hot side uses wire coils like an electric blanket to heat the water. Both sides require a considerable amount of water to complete their task, so looking for an energy rating on prospective brands is a good idea.

Another feature that can help save power is hot and cold-water shutoff switches. These switches allow you to turn off parts of the machine you don’t need. For instance, if you only need hot water for morning tea, you can shut it off afterward and only turn it on in the morning.

Safety Features

The primary safety feature you want to look for in a bottleless water dispenser is a hot water child safety lock. This often requires pressing an additional button to allow the hot water to dispense. It can help prevent burns to children who may play with the dispenser or not know how to use it.

Size

The unit’s size is a major concern because you must put your dispenser somewhere. Some devices are made to sit on the floor and some to sit on a countertop. The best choice depends on your home, just be sure to take accurate measurements so there are no surprises.

Filtration

The final critical element of any bottleless water cooler is the water filtration it provides. Some units require you to purchase a filtration unit separately and install it between the waterline and the dispenser. In contrast, others can provide up to four stages of filtration, including reverse osmosis filtration.

We highly recommend purchasing a unit with a built-in filtration system, or else your water won’t taste as good, or you’ll need to invest in another device and install it, which can significantly increase the initial cost of the water dispensing system.

Conclusion

When choosing your next bottleless water cooler, we recommend a model like ours for the best overall. The Brio Commercial Grade CLPOURO420SCV2 Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser uses 4-stage water filtration, including a reverse osmosis filter. It’s self-cleaning, durably constructed, and provides hot and cold water with a child safety lock on the hot. The Avalon A5 Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser is another excellent choice. It is our budget model, and though it cuts filtration down to two stages, it provides great-tasting water in a compact size that’s easy to install.

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