EFWC498, Top Load Hot & Cold Water Cooler Dispenser for Home, Garage, Dorm, RV & Cottage, 3 and 5 Gallon Bottles, 11" D x 11.5" W x 36" H, White

2 Months later edit: This is still working great and Kill-A-Watt is now showing it using 80¢ of electricity each month, using only 80 Watts (160 VA @ 0.5 Power Factor, but only pay for Watts). THIS IS PICKY ABOUT BOTTLE CAPS/LIDS! You need to get the softer or a brand new cap for each bottle. The inlet does not tightly fit the inside of the punch-out 3/4" feed and so water has to be held back by the cap sealing against the bottom of the plastic holding the bottle up. My previous water cooler inlet pipe fit the bottles extremely tightly and there was no leakage beyond the inlet. This cooler needs soft and thick on the higher side 2.25" or more to seal properly, otherwise it leaks and overflows onto the floor. I've ordered silicone caps to see if it corrects the issue. The cheap blue caps that are for sale all over on Amazon I've had bad luck with. The orange ones are just a little thicker and seal perfectly with no leakage, but I can't find them for sale on Amazon, so don't cheap out on the caps used. The ones that leak I measured at 2.24" when mounted on bottle and it needs at least 0.01" more or water slowly leaks up around the cap due to a poor seal. ———————————————————————————— Cooler is excellent and uses $1/month of electricity. I don't use the hot water side but after setup I'm amazed at how efficient it is. Water is a nice cool temperature and not ice cold. I was searching all over for one with an adjustable temp to save my cold sensitive teeth but went with this when it was on sale an have no regrets. This replaced an old water cooler that came free with water service and that cooler used $1/DAY in electricity according to the Kill-A-Watt I have on the outlet. This new one uses only $1/MONTH in electricity. Amazing efficiency and I haven't had any issues with leaking or or problems, though I would have liked an LED lamp over the dispenser since it sits so low to see where to hold cup and how much is in it. A motion activated dim light would add a lot to how nice it is, in the meantime I need to search for one to stick onto it.

This has been life changing and provides hot or cold water that I know is safe for drinking. My pets and myself enjoy the water and it’s quiet and set up in my living room.

I’ve been using the Frigidaire water dispenser for a bit now, and it’s been a major upgrade from my old one. It’s got both hot and cold water options, though I’ve mostly been using it just for regular room-temp water. Still, I tested the heating and cooling functions, and they work well and don’t take forever to kick in. There is a little noise when it’s actively heating or cooling, but once it reaches the temp, it quiets down nicely. Build-wise, it's mostly plastic, so it doesn’t have that heavy-duty feel, but it still looks good and functions smoothly. It fits both 3 and 5 gallon bottles, which is great because I don’t have to worry about compatibility. I haven’t had any problems with swapping bottles, and it feels secure once in place. One small issue is that the space beneath the spout is a bit tight. A kettle or larger bottle won’t fit comfortably underneath without some angling, and you might get the occasional splash or drip. Luckily, the removable drip tray helps keep that under control. Also, I like that it has a hot water lock; perfect if you have kids around. For the price, this water cooler really checks a lot of boxes. It’s easy to use, doesn’t take up much space, and looks modern enough to fit in anywhere from a kitchen to a dorm. Pros: - Hot and cold water options with safety lock for hot water - Works with both 3 and 5 gallon bottles - Quiet operation once it reaches temp - Compact, stylish design - Easy bottle replacement and cleanup with drip tray Cons: - Mostly plastic build feels a bit light - Limited space under spout for larger containers - Slight noise during heating/cooling cycle

I only have one complaint. The cold isn't as cold as I wanted. It is chilled however, and the hot is super hot. I believe it was a good by for the money It is easy to use and looks nice in the kitchen.

UPDATE: 3/4/2024 - DO NOT BUY! It's been a month of us trying to get this returned/replaced/fixed and the manufacture and their third party warranty company do everything possible to drag their feet. Still no resolution! UPDATE: 2/19/2024 - Amazon still won't accept return. Warranty dept. still will not respond or address the issue, third party we've been referred to also just keeps asking for the same information as a way to stall. I recommend avoiding this product & the company all together. --- ORIGINAL - 3 Months After Purchase Would not recommend this product. Purchased 3 months ago and it already stopped working. The heat function does not work, the water only ever stays room temperature. Amazon says it's past the return period, so I called manufactures the service number provided, and after being transferred to three different people (who kept calling it an ice dispenser) I was provided another 800 number to call, and then after going through them was provided with another 800 number. I have a "ticket" and should hear back in 7-14 days on what they suggest doing. It's broken, it's defective, it doesn't work. No support from manufacture. Won't recommend this brand anymore. Future buyers be warned.

The item came in perfect condition. It delivers crisp, cool water on demand as well as hot water. Minimal electricity usage. We’ve had it for almost 6 months. No issues whatsoever. One of the best investments I have made in life.

Me ha economizado luz. Enfría bien

Works as it should. Does not make any noise at all

El agua sale fría agradable, pero si se te acaba tarda un poco en enfriarla, a diferencia de otros modelos que prácticamente es inmediato. Fuera de eso muy buen producto.

Great water cooler. Cold is nice and cold. Like the buttons on the top. Nice and quiet so far works great.

FRIGIDAIRE is hands down the BEST water cooler I have ever purchased. The hot water is ready any time without waiting for it to heat up. The cooler comes on for a very brief time (I mean brief like about 30 seconds) the odd time throughout the day to keep the hot water ready. Not very often at all. It is the least invasive cooler ever. It's quiet and just super awesome. I highly recommend over the cheap no name China brands. FRIGIDAIRE is AWESOME. Normally I would get stainless steel, but this black one was an excellent price. I'm a happy customer.

Enfría muy bien llego en buen estado

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