Background and Identification
A water dispenser is a device that stores water and dispenses it when the user presses a button, moves an external piece up or down, etc. Water dispensers are often combined with water coolers and/or water heaters, which change the temperature of water as well as store and dispense it. Water coolers are often purchased to give users access to refreshingly cold water through either vapor compression refrigeration or thermoelectric cooling. Alternatively, water heaters are used to make heating water for hot beverages such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc. a more convenient process. Some water dispensers also include built-in filtration methods.
There are a few different types of water dispensers. These include bottleless and bottled water coolers. Bottleless water coolers are hooked up to a water supply, while bottled water coolers require delivery (or self pick up) of water in large bottles from vendors. Additionally, water dispensers can either be freestanding devices or designed to be mounted against a wall.
Water dispensers have a variety of appearances, but they all include some sort of water tank, nozzle, and water dispensing control. Water dispensers are produced by numerous manufacturers, including Avalon, Brio, Farberware, Giantex, and more.