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Avalon Self Cleaning Water Cooler

$199.99
$279.99 29% off Reference Price
Condition: New
Style: Self-Cleaning - Stainless
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Top positive review
7 people found this helpful
Parts work fine
By anonymous on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
I have had this water cooler for well over 2 years now, no parts have failed. The Unit works as expected. Here is the problem though. Even though this water cooler has the ability to clean itself using ozone, the user is still required to manually clean the internal reservoir every 3 months to get rid of mold that can start growing. That is fine, I don't mind cleaning it but the design of this unit is not engineered in a way so that lay people can easily clean the inside reservoir. It is a a hassle to take it apart and reassemble. There are very thin electrical wires hanging in the way, the tubes a hard to pull off and reconnect, the manual does a poor job of stating where all these parts belong, it is very easy to lose parts if you drop them in the inside. The unit uses non-captive screws that can easily be lost. If this unit was made to be used and cleaned/maintained by lay people, it should have been designed to be easy to dissassemble, taken out and thrown in the dishwasher, and easy to re-assemble. I gave this product a 3 of 5 because it does actually work as advertised, I have owned this for over 2 years and it still heats/cools water without a problem. I would have given it a full 5 starts if I could clean this thing easily. I have also looked into getting this professionally cleaned, Avalon does not have a contract with anyone to clean these units. Also water delivery companies generally only service water coolers bought directly from them, so that does not help.
Top critical review
14 people found this helpful
Broke down after 1 year
By Amazon Customer on Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
I purchased this water dispenser with high hopes, but my experience has been nothing short of frustrating. The unit worked fine for the first year, but as soon as the manufacturer's warranty expired, problems started. The Issues: 1. The thermostat malfunctioned, causing the water tank to freeze completely. 2. Frozen water got stuck in the dispenser, rendering it useless. 3. The replacement thermostat is on back order with no clear timeline for availability. Poor Customer Support: - Responses are slow and unhelpful. - They seem unconcerned about the long wait for replacement parts. - No solutions offered for the interim period while waiting for parts. - they suggested for me to get a replacement unit from their website for a price higher than what's on Amazon here. Financial Impact: Now I'm left with an expensive unit I need to dispose and the need to buy bottled water or a new dispenser. I will switch to Brie self cleaning one for the next one. Advice to Potential Buyers: - Think twice before purchasing this model. - If you do buy it, DEFINITELY get extended warranty coverage. - Be prepared for potential issues after the first year. In conclusion, the short lifespan and lack of support make this water dispenser a poor investment. Save yourself the headache and look for a more reliable option or be ready to pay for extended coverage.

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