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Avanti Thermoelectric Cold Water Dispenser WD29EC (White) (15"H x 10.75W x 12"D) - Small Appliances - Water Coolers
Perfect for countertop Been using this for 3 months now and have no leaking or any problems yet. The best way to get rid of the plastic taste is to boil water and pour it in ...

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1. COLD/ROOM

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Customer Review :

Hot posion dispenser

Absolute crap. Similar to the other review, my unit also malfunctioned a few weeks after purchase. First it wouldn't cool the water so I got room temperature water for a couple of days. I turned it off until the next day. When I turned it back on, I only got 2 ounces of cold water before it started getting warm again. So I call customer service. Says she's gonna mail me some voucher or something so I can exchange it. Guess what? I never got it. I turned it off again and it seemed to be working okay for a couple of days(apparently can only handle a few days' service at a time). Today after coming off the treadmill parched and ready to gulp a big glass of cold water, I managed to swallow about half of the cup which was full of hot acid. That's how bad the water tasted. Stupid thing now overheated making the water in the bottle itself hot. So I call again today, waited on the line for 20 minutes before leaving an irrate message (probably why they haven't called back) and am now gonna have to eat the money I shelled out for the acid machine. If you're reading this....stay away from this company! I am now forced to rent a commercial grade unit from my water delivery service so that I don't have to deal with this piece of junk or the brainless cust. service people.

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A very noisy low-quality and frigile cooler/dispensor, won't last long

Very noisy!! pretty slow before water can get cold. Very cheap plastic piece, doubt it can last for a year or two even. Very poor quality, and almost can NOT hold a 5-gallon bottle. Never support such trashy product.

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Very bad taste and VERY small reservoir

This is like the reviewer before me pointed out, crap. It takes 2 hours to cool water down and then its only about a glass full. If you have a friend over they are getting room temp water. There has been a nasty taste from the beginning. I tried flushing with white vinegar and water, nothing will get the nasty taste out. I wish I would have spent some extra money and got a different unit. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra bit of money to get something usable.

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1. Avanti WD31EC Tabletop Water Cooler
2. AVANTI PRODUCTS

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Customer Review :

Don't buy

Do not buy this product. Cold causes loud fan noise, and Hot fail to work after 1 day.

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Awesome

Water is almost as cold as if in refrigerator and hot is hot enough for instant coffee or chocolate. I love this machine.

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great

The Avanti Tabletop Water Dispenser is not only very affordable it is a great product. Of course I am a single woman strictly using the item. It arrived in a timely matter and in perfect condition. In fact this is the second unit I own. I also have one in my winter resident that works equally well.

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Better than most

I'm very picky when it comes to my water dispensers. I need to have one that always has hot water available and not that silly "kettle" feature where I have to push a button and wait a couple minutes for 8oz of hot water (may as well use the microwave). This fits the bill nicely. I've had it for about a year now and it hasn't broken, like others I've had. Overall this is a pretty nice dispenser.

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DO NOT ORDER THIS ITEM! CUSTOMER SERVICE AWFUL!

I searched and searched for a countertop model. Finally decided on this based on other buyers opinions. I thought I could deal with the taste, which there is, but one thing I can't deal with is that the cold water trickles out. It takes about two minutes to fill a glass with water. I called customer service for Avanti. She gave me the usual suggestions about the bad taste...baking soda (already did that) and then vinegar (haven't done that yet). When I told her about the water trickling out she said "I don't know what would cause that". Asked her, "Is there was anyway to adjust it?" She said, "no". That was it. I said that maybe I will return it and all she had to say was "you can do that, ma'am". So for anyone who thinks that this company has good customer service...you are oh so wrong. Not to mention I have yet to have hot water come out of it.
Will be returnin it immediately!

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1. Built-in cup storage compartment condenses all your water needs into a single, compact unit!
2. Add a modern edge to your office space or home with the sleek black and white design
3. Convenient drain plugs for both hot and cold water reservoirs makes maintenance easy
4. The unit is kid-safe with a hot water child safety guard to prevent burns

Editorial Review :

Designed with a classic black/white style, the Avanti WD31EC water cooler and dispenser offers convenient operation in a super lightweight design. If you're looking for a compact hot and cold water dispensing unit for casual use, the WD31EC is just for you! Great for personal or small office use, the Avanti water cooler offers a number of convenient features!

Full LED Display
The Avanti WD31EC water dispenser features a fully lit display panel with LED lights to indicate the function of each mode.

Lightweight Design
Don't waste money paying for an expensive water service; instead, the Avanti WD31EC offers a small bottle option that is light and easy to refill at any local water store!

Dual Temperature Faucets
Enjoy both hot and cold water using the Avanti water dispenser. The unit is great for steeping a cup of tea or mixing a powder drink every 25 minutes!

Energy Saving Mode
The display panel features an energy saving program button with a green "E-S" indicator display light. Energy mode saves electricity for both hot and cold water modes.

Whisper-Quiet Technology
The Avanti WD31EC water cooler and heater is built with thermoelectric technology for an operation that is library friendly! No compressor is present, so you won't be disturbed by unwanted noise.

Customer Review :

Great cooler for its size

I like this water cooler for its small size and ease of use. You do have to flush with water and vinegar or baking soda to get the "plastic" taste out, but once that is done - great tasting bottle water.

Only drawback, my kids love it and they quickly use the cold water. It takes about 25 minutes for the water in the reservoir to get cold.

Nonetheless, great for year around use!

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