Whether you are considering a bottled water dispenser for the office or your home there are some great options that are available today. Dispensers are still available in plastic with the white, red and blue knobs, but today there are many other choices.

In shopping for water dispensers today, you will find dispensers that will hide the bottle or water as well as those which do not require a water bottle. The dispensers without a bottle are actually a self contained water filtration device. Ether type of dispenser may offer features such as hot or cold water on tap at all times.

If your bottled water offers cold water, it means that you can fill your cup or water bottle and not have to add ice in order to have a cold drink. Hot water is useful for cocoa, tea or soup. It is very convenient when you do not have to heat the water for these items in the microwave.

When water dispensers do not have a bottle, they generally offer filtered water. The filter is not needed for the actual water bottle dispenser as the water in the bottle has already been through a water filtering system. Bottled water generally has all of the contaminants removed before it is bottled.

If choosing a water dispenser to be used in an office, most people go with the basic design. Employees are glad that they no longer have to drink the chlorinated tap water. Many offices select a plain dispenser that simply dispenses room temperature water. This keeps employees from having to bring their own water to work. Tea drinkers appreciate the addition of a hot water tap, and almost everyone loves having chilled water available.

For dispensers in the home, there are also several features that will likely fit into your decor. You can get dispensers in pottery, stainless steel, wood or even custom built to fit into the home’s decor. You can choose to rent a water dispenser or purchase one locally or online.

There are both advantages for and against water dispensers with a bottle or without one.

To prevent running out of water you must purchase the correct amount of water each week. Since deliveries only come about once per week, if you do not order enough water, you can run out before the week is up. If you order too much water, storage can be a problem, as you must store both empty and full bottles of water. The only required maintenance is to clean the dispenser on occasion.

The dispensers without bottles do not require the storage area. They are connected to your homes plumbing and filter tap water to give it a great taste. Installation may require that you have the assistance of a plumber. You will be required to change filters on occasion and must clean the reservoir regularly. However, as long as you keep the filter changed, you will always have all the water that you need for your home.