POU water coolers, otherwise known as point-of-use water coolers or mains water coolers are very popular, especially in larger businesses, but they are not only for big businesses.
More individuals are looking at water coolers as opposed to bottled water, but are stuck trying to decide between a bottled water cooler and a mains water cooler.
The Pros and Cons of POU Water Coolers
Spending money on a water cooler is something that should be carefully considered to ensure that it will suit your needs and budget and that you are happy with your purchase for many years to come.
To this end, here are some of the benefits and drawbacks of mains water coolers:
Pros
- A mains water cooler will ensure that the water that you are drinking is always pure drinking water that is free from any contaminants;
- A mains water cooler is plumbed directly into your main water supply, which means that there is no need for storage space to store both empty and full bottles of water;
- There is a wide variety of mains water coolers from which to choose that will fit into any space and suit any decor or colour scheme;
- Installation of a mains water cooler is generally done by the water company, so there is no need for plumbers etc.
- Operating and cleaning most plumbed-in water coolers is very easy and no technical expertise is required; some top-of-the-range water coolers even clean themselves;
- Chilled drinking water is always available at the mere touch of a button, 24/7
- Some POU water coolers offer cold, ambient and hot water options
Cons
- The initial cost of a plumbed-in water cooler can sometimes seem rather expensive, especially if one is on a budget but there are generally different models to suit all budgets;
- Dust can sometimes accumulate on a water cooler so it needs to be wiped at least once weekly.
If you are thinking about getting a water cooler, then investing in a mains water cooler is the best way to go.
