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Whirlpool Self Cleaning Hot and Cold Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler with LED Indicators
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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/10
Total Reviews
334
Old Reviews
111
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Cooling
63cooler, cold, hot, hot and cold, temperature
+94%
-6%
" ... We love the features (hot, cold, self-cleaning) and the ease with which the bottles slide into the bottom cabinet. ... "
" ... We LOVE this water cooler! ... Cold is cold, hot is hot enough (nice safety feature on the hot dispenser). ... "
" ... Time will tell, but if it works as advertised, it is well worth the ~$100 premium off a standard hot/cold dispenser. ... "
" ... Whirlpool self cleaning hot and cold hidden bottle water cooler model # 8LIECH-SCSSFP5W ... "
" ... Love, love, love this cooler! ... The cold water is really delightfully cold. ... If you're at all concerned about bacteria in your water you must get this cooler. ... "
" ... So much easier to load compared to top load coolers. ... "
" ... The water is nice and cold. ... "
" ... It looks good, the cold water is cold and the hot, hot. ... "
Water Usage
59cold, cooler, bottle, hot, dispenser
+86%
-14%
" ... The water is very cold. ... "
" ... All in all, we are very happy with the Whirlpool water dispenser. ... "
" ... We LOVE this water cooler! ... The self-cleaning feature is extremely important and well worth any extra cost (saves time and money in the long run, and ensures drinking-water quality). ... "
" ... I can now change the water anytime without waiting for my husband to come home and lift the water bottles. ... After you take water, it will make a noise for a few seconds afterwards and then is is very quiet. ... I also read it leaves water in bottles. ... If you do it correctly and insert everything properly, there is not any water left at all. ... The water is nice and cold. ... "
" ... Easy for anyone to change to a new water bottle. ... "
" ... We rarely use the hot water, but when I have it has been fine for tea - I just prefer the water from my kettle as it is a bit hotter. ... "
" ... We love this water cooler! ... "
" ... This water dispenser is perfect in size and it looks well with my contemporary home (I love that the water bottle is hidden at the bottom!). ... "
Water Resistance
43hot, cold, cooler, dispenser, bottle
+84%
-16%
" ... I also read it leaves water in bottles. ... If you do it correctly and insert everything properly, there is not any water left at all. ... The water is nice and cold. ... "
" ... Easy for anyone to change to a new water bottle. ... "
" ... It looks good, the cold water is cold and the hot, hot. ... "
" ... We rarely use the hot water, but when I have it has been fine for tea - I just prefer the water from my kettle as it is a bit hotter. ... "
" ... This water dispenser is perfect in size and it looks well with my contemporary home (I love that the water bottle is hidden at the bottom!). ... "
" ... It doesn't even leave enough for a good swallow of water. ... "
" ... We recently moved to AZ and our city water did not taste so great. ... Water is great. ... "
" ... Safety lock for hot water. ... I like the water receptacle where the water drops. ... "
Product Reliability
31years, last, ago, unit, month
+90%
-10%
" ... So far so good but I've only owned it for a month. ... "
" ... We've been using our dispenser for about two months now and we really like it. ... "
" ... We've been using this for several months now and we are completely happy. ... "
" ... We have had this product a month now and we really like it. ... "
" ... I bought this last year Aug 2016 and never had any issues at all. ... "
" ... Been using it for about a year and still no complaints. ... "
" ... I have owned this bottom loader for a little under 3 months and it has not disappointing me. ... "
" ... Purchased 3 months ago. ... "
Design
30look, stainless steel, sleek, looking, kitchen
+100%
" ... The stainless steel looks good in our house and matches our appliances. ... "
" ... Not only it has a beautiful look but it works great! ... "
" ... Perfect addition to the stainless steel appliances in my kitchen ... "
" ... It is clean, stainless steel, with a beautiful hole pattern and steady, stable construction and attachment. ... "
" ... It looks great in the kitchen. ... "
" ... I like the compact look that matched our other appliances . ... "
" ... Looks very nice sitting next to my chrome fridge, the sleek design is awesome. ... "
" ... The look is very pleasant. ... "
Ease of Use
28easy to use, easy to set, bottle, instructions, set
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy to use, attractive and no cleaning required! ... The bottle is hidden on the bottom and is very easy to connect. ... "
" ... so easy to refill. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up, easy to operate. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and get running. ... Directions were very clear and easy to follow. ... "
" ... The initial set up was easy—the manual says it’s clean out of the box, however gives you instructions on how to manually clean it if you decide to go the extra mile. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and easy to replace the bottle. ... "
" ... Easy to install/use. ... "
" ... It was super easy to set up and get running. ... "
Heating
26hot, cold, temperature, tea, hot and cold
+92%
-8%
" ... cold water is cold enough for somebody who likes very cold water for drinking. ... "
" ... It looks good, the cold water is cold and the hot, hot. ... "
" ... We rarely use the hot water, but when I have it has been fine for tea - I just prefer the water from my kettle as it is a bit hotter. ... "
" ... The water temperature is also perfect with both the cold and hot options. ... "
" ... The hot water comes out steaming, great for making instant oatmeal or cup o' soups and the cold water is way colder than the water dispenser in our frig. ... "
" ... The cold water is nice and cold and the hot water is perfect for tea and hot chocolate! ... "
" ... The cold temp is a consistent 38F and the hot is at 160F. ... "
" ... The hot water gets a pretty high temperature as well. ... "
Cleaning
25water, clean, cleaning, self cleaning feature, self
+100%
" ... Did loads of research because I wanted a top model self cleaning machine. ... Easy to use, attractive and no cleaning required! ... "
" ... The self-cleaning feature is extremely important and well worth any extra cost (saves time and money in the long run, and ensures drinking-water quality). ... "
" ... Firstly, CLEAN OUT OF THE BOX. ... No prep, pre-clean, etc. ... "
" ... We bought this water dispenser because it is a bottom feed version and this particular model for its self-cleaning capability. ... "
" ... I like that it is self-cleaning and the hot water button has to be pushed in and down to make it harder for kids to play with. ... "
" ... It is also a nicer, more clean design that the rental units - so overall pleased with purchase. ... "
" ... Also, we love that it self cleans. ... The initial set up was easy—the manual says it’s clean out of the box, however gives you instructions on how to manually clean it if you decide to go the extra mile. ... "
" ... Love that the water bottle is hidden underneath instead of on top. ... "
Sound Quality
22quiet, noisy, compressor, quieter, pump
+55%
-45%
" ... It is quiet. ... "
" ... It is very quiet. ... After you take water, it will make a noise for a few seconds afterwards and then is is very quiet. ... "
" ... This is a great buy, works perfectly so far, low noise, both hot and cold are great. ... "
" ... It is much quieter than my old unit. ... "
" ... The unit is quiet and you only hear a slight noise right after you fill your cup and then it quiets again. ... "
" ... It does make some noise right after using it as it regenerates, but then it is nice and quiet. ... "
" ... It only makes a mild noise when it is self-cleaning (a great feature by the way) and when the water jug needs to be replace. ... "
" ... Relatively quiet - less noisy than our standard side by side fridge, but if everything else is off, you will hear this unit making a gentle hum. ... "
Setup
17instructions, set, easy to set, time, manual
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to hook up, easy to operate. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and get running. ... Directions were very clear and easy to follow. ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt, 3 days earlier than expected, installation was quick and it works as soon as it was plugged in. ... "
" ... It has been working well since installation. ... "
" ... The initial set up was easy—the manual says it’s clean out of the box, however gives you instructions on how to manually clean it if you decide to go the extra mile. ... "
" ... Easy to install/use. ... "
" ... It was super easy to set up and get running. ... "
" ... I told him that it was, and he said: "Wow! ... "
Storage
17bottle, 5 gallon, water, dispenser, gallon bottle
+94%
-6%
" ... No heavy lifting/flipping over of those big bottles—the 5-gallon bottle slides right in, almost at floor level. ... Exterior is sleek and attractive and the unit does not take up much space. ... This makes a huge difference in daily convenience—no more filling/re-filling that small jug in the fridge. ... "
" ... Makes changing 5 gallon bottles very easy and less likely to leak or spill. ... "
" ... I also like that you can fit larger bottles under the spout. ... If the bottle is extra large, you can easily remove the tray on the bottom and fill it up without the tray. ... "
" ... Love that the water bottle is hidden underneath instead of on top. ... "
" ... Love the look, ease of set up and changing out bottles. ... "
" ... We are a family of three and we order thru Drink More Water and go thru about 4 -5 gallon containers. ... "
" ... I often feel the little store bought bottles of water taste a little funny. ... "
" ... I purchased it to replace my old top loading dispenser. ... "
Delivery
15delivered, arrived, days, timely, shipped
+100%
" ... I bought this as the price of renting one and delivery kept going up. ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt, 3 days earlier than expected, installation was quick and it works as soon as it was plugged in. ... "
" ... The delivery was way faster than I expected, it came in less than a week. ... "
" ... I received it from the seller in record time - 3 days. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly, looks great, and is quiet. ... "
" ... The order and delivery from Reil Machines was very timely! ... Received the order in just a few days! ... Package was upright when delivered and was very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Thanks to Reil Machines for the prompt delivery! ... "
" ... Product arrived ahead of schedule! ... "
Features
13feature, led, water, night light, hot water
+100%
" ... The water temperature is also perfect with both the cold and hot options. ... "
" ... I liked the LED's that let you know status and I like the light feature. ... "
" ... It does have a safety feature on the hot water lever which is a good safety feature. ... "
" ... The LED light is a nice feature. ... "
" ... The cooler has a LED night light that can be turned on and off which makes it a great extra feature! ... "
" ... I love the bottom loading feature. ... "
" ... I appreciate the hot water safety feature. ... "
" ... I like that the different features are lit at night. ... "
Price
10price, worth the money, product, money, good
+100%
" ... Very reasonable on the price. ... "
" ... Excellent product and value. ... "
" ... A sensible price . ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... After a great deal of research, I decided on the Whirlpool for value, quality, attractiveness and ease of use. ... "
" ... I had 2 that broke and they replaced them but increased my rental price. ... "
" ... All in all, a good value for the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
Marketplace
10product, recommend, works, unit, replacement
+90%
-10%
" ... Great customer servise. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Overall I am a happy customer and will defensively recommend this product! ... "
" ... Thanks for making a great product. ... "
" ... I recommend this machine and I am pleased with the seller ... "
" ... If I needed another would buy it again from the same seller. ... "
" ... Does most everything as advertised. ... "
" ... I was nervous when this unit arrived, since it looked identical to my old one, just with a different brand. ... "
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