Water is life and the water you put in your body— and your family’s bodies— directly impacts health and wellbeing. For that reason, the best water dispenser Singapore can be an important addition to your home and office.
We aren’t talking about the ancient gigantic-upside-bottle water dispenser found in boring waiting rooms. Modern water dispensers are much sleeker. Some models dispense water at different temperatures, meaning you can get a boiling cup for tea or an ice-cold glass of drinking water at the push of a button.
Water from a water dispenser is not just for drinking. You can use it for every cup of coffee or tea, and to cook everything from pasta to meat to instant noodles, both at home and at the office.
Here are the 6 factors you should consider before buying the best water dispenser Singapore offers for your needs.
1. Design – freestanding or countertop
A freestanding water dispenser is usually significantly larger than a countertop water dispenser. However, it is often relegated to a quiet corner and doesn’t come in the way. A countertop dispenser, despite its small size, usually takes up valuable kitchen counter space (whether in the home or the office).
2. Storage – tanked or tankless
Tankless water dispensers are usually more expensive and require installation as they are connected directly to the water supply. This means it is a semi-permanent fixture once operational. The advantage is that no time or effort is expended in refilling it.
A water dispenser with a tank is mobile— you can shift it to a new location without much difficulty. Importantly, they are also more affordable. The downside is the perpetual cycle of cleaning and refilling the tank.
3. Capacity – how much water it can hold and how often it needs refilling
Tanked water dispensers vary in size according to capacity and design. A large tank is convenient for an office or home with many occupants.
4. Power – how much electricity it requires to function
A water dispenser may require an electricity supply for 2 reasons: to power the pump and to heat or chill the water. An instant hot water dispenser for a cuppa or cold water on demand is convenient but consider the impact on your utility bills, too.
5. Temperature – can it heat and chill water?
If you already have a kettle or coffee machine, a hot water dispenser becomes redundant. The same applies for a cold water dispenser if you have a fridge with a door water dispenser.
In both these cases, it may be better to get a simple water dispenser that costs less and is cheaper to operate, too.
Water dispensers that store both hot and cold water will be bigger and heavier, too.
6. Filter and alkaline processing – the health-conscious options
While the water supply in Singapore is safely potable, some people raise concerns about its acidity. Others dislike the thought of drinking “recycled” water. A water dispenser with filtration capabilities and an alkalinisation system may be the answer. Of course, devices with these features are generally more expensive to buy and maintain.
Other features of good water dispensers
- Space under water outlet – A tall space underneath the water outlet allows you to fill a water bottle or large cooking pot directly and easily.
- Visible water gauge – It’s convenient if you can tell how much water is in the tank at a glance.
- Tank design – A removable tank makes it easy to refill your water dispenser. Well-designed water tanks are simple to detach and reattach.
- Volume control – Dispenses an exact volume automatically. Multiple settings are useful for different uses, such as a cuppa, instant noodles or cooking.
- Child-proof lid – Definitely a crucial feature if you have curious kids (or clumsy adults) in the house.
The best water dispenser Singapore
We looked for the 11 best water dispenser Singapore stores sell. These models combine good design, advanced and, aesthetics and are a good balance of features and price. This isn’t a ranked list— the best water dispenser for you is the one that best suits your needs.
1. Wells The One
Wells is an innovative water dispenser brand that has won several international awards. Wells The One is one of the most stylish and advanced water dispensers from this brand.
If you want a premium water dispenser in Singapore, it is hard to look past the 4cm full-colour digital display and 9-step nanofiltration technology. Operation is via an easy-to-use touch wheel, adding to its avant-garde design credentials. The body spins 180° for convenience no matter how you want to use it.
The cutting-edge design and peerless aesthetics of Wells the One earn it an easy number 1 spot.
- Type: Countertop, installation required
- Filter: Wells Multi Carbon Plus & Nano Clean Filter (9-Step Filtering)
- Faucet Size: 88 x 370 mm
- Server Size: 180 X 480 X 470 mm
- Weight: 19 kg
- Capacity: Tankless
- Temperature control: 6 settings (6°C, 27°C, 36.5°C, 50°C, 70°C, 85°C)
- Volume control: 4 (120ml, 250ml, 550ml, Continuous)
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: 4cm full-colour digital display, easy-to-use wheel touch, child lock, auto drainage, H+ antibacterial cartridge, super bio water pipe, all-stainless dual cooling water pipe, activity recognition with Passive Infrared Sensor, 180° body spin, wheel touch display, various installation configurations
- Warranty: 1 year (extendable)
2. Zojirushi CD-WBQ30 Electric Airpot
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: None
- Size: 339x268x103 mm
- Weight: 2.86 kg
- Capacity: 3 L
- Temperature control: 4 settings (hot only)
- Volume control: No
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: Electric dispensing system, 4 Keep-warm settings (98⁰C, 90⁰C, 80⁰C, 60⁰C), Energy saving timer (6-10 hours)
- Warranty: 1 year
3. Cornell CWDE70CR
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: None
- Size: 425x315x440 mm
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Capacity: 7 L (2L warm, 5L hot)
- Temperature control: No
- Volume control: No
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: Soft touch control panel with illuminated light, water level indicator with blue illuminated light, detachable top cover lid & drip tray for easy cleaning
- Warranty: 1 year
4. Toyomi EPA 458SS Stainless Steel Electric Pump Airpot
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: None
- Size: 119x91x115 mm
- Weight: 3.42 kg
- Capacity: 4.5 L
- Temperature control: No
- Volume control: No
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: Micro-computer control, soft-touch electric dispensing system, see-through water level gauge with neon light, safety shut-off, function indicator LED lamp, detachable lid for easy cleaning
5. Toyomi EPA 5588 Micro-Com Electric Pot
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: None
- Size: 341x268x372 mm
- Weight: 2.97 kg
- Capacity: 5 L
- Temperature control: 45-90⁰C
- Volume control: 3 (250 ml, 400 ml, manual)
- Power: Electric, battery (included)
- Additional features: Micro-computer control, hygienic stainless steel interior, battery pack system for outdoor dispensing without electric supply, soft-sensor touch electric dispensing system, dechloronate boil function, function indicator LED lamp, child lock, detachable lid for easy cleaning
6. Toyomi FB 6108 Instant Boil Water Dispenser
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: None
- Size: 342x310x365 mm
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- Capacity: 3 L
- Temperature control: No
- Volume control: 3 (mug, bottle, manual)
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: 3 to 5 seconds to boil water, stainless steel heating system, LCD display touch screen, 3 button child lock, multi-safety protection device, fault alarm, removable water tank prevents for easy cleaning
7. Panasonic NC-SU403PZSH Thermo Pot
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: None
- Size: 326x245x338mm
- Weight: 3.98 kg
- Capacity: 4 L
- Temperature control: 4 settings (hot only)
- Volume control: 3 (80⁰C, 90⁰C, 98⁰C)
- Power: Electric and cordless
- Additional features: 4 speed dispenser with spotlight, diamond fluorine and charcoal coated interior, child lock, 4 timer options (4/6/8/10 hours), U-VIP technology
- Warranty: 1 year
8. Toyomi FB 8845F Instant Boil Filtered Water Dispenser
- Type: Countertop with user-replaceable filter
- Filter: 6-stage
- Size: mm
- Weight: 2.75 kg
- Capacity: 4.5 L
- Temperature control: 5 (room temperature, 50⁰C, 70⁰C, 85⁰C, 100⁰C)
- Volume control: 4 (150, 250 ml, 500 ml, manual)
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: 5 second instant dispensing of up to 100⁰C, digital soft touch controls, low water volume alarm, child lock feature, filtration to re-mineralises the water, removable water tray, stainless steel heating element, secure suction base
- Warranty: 1 year
9. Panasonic TK-AS40 Water Alkaline Ionizer
- Type: Installation-free countertop
- Filter: 4-stage; electrolyser
- Size: 170x101x291 mm
- Weight: 3.0 kg
- Capacity: tankless; filtration at 2.0 L/min
- Temperature control: No
- Volume control: No
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: 5 pH levels (3 alkaline levels; 1 purified; 1 acidic), high-performance ultra-filtration system removes 5 substances
- Warranty: 1 year
10. Liveinpure LVP-HCD23 Hot & Cold Desktop Dispenser
- Type: Vendor-installed (free) countertop
- Filter: 4-stage nano filtration + UV steriliser
- Size: 220x460x420 mm
- Weight: kg
- Capacity: L
- Temperature control: Cold: 3-7⁰C; Hot: 80-85⁰C; room temperature
- Volume control: No
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: Self-cleaning, overheat protection, child lock, auto bi-metal construction
- Warranty: 1 year
11. Cuckoo CP-QN1401SW Queen Stand Water Purifier
- Type: Freestanding; installation required
- Filter: 4-stage with nano-filtration
- Size: 1351x356x495 mm
- Weight: 28.5 kg
- Capacity: 14.1 L (2.8 L cold, 4 L hot, 7.3 L standby tank)
- Temperature control: 5 (40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C, 80°C)
- Volume control: No
- Power: Electric
- Additional features: Power-saving energy eye, anti-bacterial stainless steel water tank, water level indicator, temperature dial for easy setting
- Warranty: 1 year
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