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Avalon Bottom Loading Water Cooler Water Dispenser with BioGuard 3 Temperature Settings Hot Cold Room Water Durable Stainless Steel Construction Anti Microbial Coating UL Listed
Last Updated: June 9, 2024 (Refresh Now)
6.0
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/10
Total Reviews
721
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Body
44cooler, bottle, cold, door, hot
+52%
-48%
" ... I can use my taller cricket bottle and it fits. ... "
" ... Great little cooler, it's about the same size as all the others. ... The cap fits snugly in the bottles. ... Seems to be the best value going on water coolers. ... "
" ... Takes up mimimum space. ... "
" ... But the water was filtered and tasted better than most city and mud district water. ... It is a bottom loader so no more heavy lifting 5 gallon bottles (42 lbs)! ... "
" ... The bottles are easy to load. ... Saving money by not having to purchase cases of water. ... "
" ... Unbox, plug in, slide water bottle in & we're done!!! ... Water taste great & fits perfectly in any location you choose. ... "
" ... Easy to install the water. ... "
" ... This is has been so far a great water dispenser. ... "
Usage
19set, easy to use, well, button, water
+74%
-26%
" ... Couldn't be easier! ... "
" ... I’m really glad that I end up getting a bottom loader because it’s super easy to use. ... "
" ... IT IS VERY QUIET AND EASY TO USE. ... "
" ... Easy assembly and was packaged well. ... "
" ... Very attractive, easy set up and getting your bottle hooked up. ... Buttons on the top very convenient. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it is easy to use. ... Easy to install the water. ... "
" ... Easy to set up out of the box simply plug it in and pop your 5 gallon water container into it. ... Perfect for use in an office, yoga studio or small gym. ... "
" ... It’s for my home use and my family loves it. ... "
Reliability
19months, years, water, started, 2 years
+21%
-79%
" ... But after 2 months, the second is already acting up. ... "
" ... Now the unit doesn’t work at all. ... "
" ... Then the rattle started. ... The problem is that the rattling has been getting progressively worse. ... thus when it started rattling this morning, shortly after I awakened, I decided I'd simply unplugged it. ... "
" ... This item is junk!! ... "
" ... Doesn’t last. ... "
" ... Cold and hot water stopped working after a few months. ... "
" ... Fortunately I hadn't reviewed this when we bought it, so here we are less than 2 years later and the thing is completely broken, no water dispensed at all. ... Two years is not a fair time for this to fail. ... "
" ... It started out fine, then it slowly started tasting horrible. ... "
Marketplace
18seller, delivered, arrived, wish, window
+22%
-78%
" ... So I could not return or replace it. ... "
" ... Now trying to return this has become a nightmare. ... I do not recommend this seller or its products. ... "
" ... (Said Warehouse is not affiliated with Walmart because I don't shop at Walmart.) ... I will call Avalon but I'm not sure I want a replacement. ... "
" ... Time to return it! ... "
" ... I requested to return the item because it appears to be damaged and I may have to pay for shipping because the return label does not specify who to use for retuning the item. ... "
" ... I tried contacting them several times after that. ... "
" ... I wish I had returned it. ... "
" ... Return window has closed, so I guess I get to take it to the trash dump. ... "
Cooling
15hot, cool, water, cooler, room
+93%
-7%
" ... Hot water is super hot and cold is really cold, so the cool option is great. ... "
" ... Cools to just a few degrees above freezing . ... "
" ... Has Hot, Cold and Cool. ... "
" ... This dispenser has hot and cold temperature along with room temperature. ... "
" ... The cold is cold enough for what I need and its spacious enough to hide in the corner of the dining room. ... "
" ... heating/cooling functions are good ... "
" ... same with cold. ... "
" ... As it has cool or room water temperature. ... "
Sound
14loud, quiet, water, runs, nice
+36%
-64%
" ... The item looks nice but within the 1st week it began to rattle and make noise. ... "
" ... Cons: Ridiculously loud. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I have very good hearing and I lack the ability to block out noises. ... "
" ... noise is apparent but acceptable, unless you put it in your bedroom. ... "
" ... A little loud but you get used to it. ... "
" ... The machine rattles and is loud so we can’t keep it in our kitchen as planned. ... "
" ... Makes loud noise when filling cup with water, and every twenty minutes or so it makes that same noise for a few seconds. ... Would give it 5 stars but that noise is disconcerting. ... Sounds like something is wrong but it's probably the pump? ... Anyone know if the noise means it is broken? ... "
Marketplace / Returns
11wish, window, send, seller, may
-100%
" ... I wish I had returned it. ... "
" ... Return window has closed, so I guess I get to take it to the trash dump. ... "
" ... I ended up doing a return the same day it was delivered. ... "
" ... I tried contacting them several times after that. ... "
" ... I will call Avalon but I'm not sure I want a replacement. ... "
" ... I requested to return the item because it appears to be damaged and I may have to pay for shipping because the return label does not specify who to use for retuning the item. ... "
" ... Time to return it! ... "
" ... Now trying to return this has become a nightmare. ... "
Cleaning
9machine, water, floor, taste, onto
+22%
-78%
" ... Make issue worse, it leaked onto hardwood floor. ... "
" ... The unit started leaking from inside the top half of the unit within 3 hours of installing and ruined my new floors causing thousands in damage ... "
" ... We’ve cleaned it, unplugged it. ... "
" ... We tried everything cleaning solutions etc… nothing works. ... "
" ... Didn’t notice until the jug was empty and water was all over the floor. ... "
" ... No cleaning will remove the after taste , I tried , soap, vinegar everything that was recommended and no use. ... "
" ... Plus the initial and maintenance cleaning is a pain with that tiny spout in the back that’s flush against the machine, when you pour water in top it comes flying out that spout and it drips straight down onto the floor, my floor was flooded !! ... "
Design
6look, kitchen, easy, would
+100%
" ... I recommend cooler as it has a eye caughting appearance. ... "
" ... Sleek look, not too noisy easy to load. ... "
" ... It looks nice in the kitchen. ... "
" ... Got this unit because the jug would be hidden and would be more aesthetically easy on the decor. ... "
" ... Its just has that quality look that makes it look stylish in your kitchen. ... "
Size
5fits, small, screws, bottles, bottle
+80%
-20%
" ... It sits solidly where I placed it and fits the same footprint of my old machine. ... "
" ... Its surprisingly small ... "
" ... Great little cooler, it's about the same size as all the others. ... The cap fits snugly in the bottles. ... "
" ... I can use my taller cricket bottle and it fits. ... "
Price
5waste of money, money, loud, last, fair
+20%
-80%
" ... What a waste of money, do not buy! ... "
" ... So we went back and ordered another one, what a waste of money. ... "
" ... I wasted my hard earned money. ... "
" ... Such a huge waste of money. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
5damaged, arrived, well, time, plastic
+20%
-80%
" ... It's probably just a bit defective. ... "
" ... Item came in damaged . ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
3walmart, return, email, day
-100%
" ... Contacted the manufacturer by email twice so far and there has been no response. ... "
" ... Please take this warning and don’t buy from this seller. ... "
" ... I do not recommend this seller or its products. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3well, time, packaged, arrived, store
+67%
-33%
" ... The Avalon arrived on time and was packaged very well to avoid damage. ... "
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