Haier WDBF01W Aqua Fontana Bottom-Mount Water Dispenser
From Haier
In the office or at home, this white bottom mount water dispenser from Haier offers something more than just a way to wet your whistle. This Energy Star qualified unit features stainless steel tank with a 2 liter capacity Hot and Cold water tanks (the "hot" one has a child lock), a removable drip tray for easy clean up, can hold a 5 gallon water bottle, compressor cooling method, empty bottle alarm and power indicator light for Hot/Cold/Empty. 13.41W x 15.72D x 40.72H
Amazon Sales Rank: #304275 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Haier Model: WDBF01W Dimensions: 40.72" h x 15.72" w x 13.41" l, 55.00 pounds
For easy access to water, this convenient dispenser provides two separate water tanks--one for hot and one for cold, each with a 2-liter capacity. The unit can accommodate a 5-gallon water bottle that mounts from the bottom, which means no heavy lifting or messy spills like with conventional models. Simply slide the opened water jug into the bottom of the machine, right side up, and connect the patented suction system. Red and blue spout indicators make it possible to quickly differentiate between hot and cold, while a child-safety lock on the hot-water tank ensures peace of mind. Other thoughtful details include a durable stainless-steel tank, a compressor cooling method, a power indicator light for hot/cold/empty, an empty-bottle alarm, and a removable drip tray for quick clean-up. In addition, the unit offers a maintenance-free design, and its Energy Star rating for efficient operation means that it's better for the environment and for the pocketbook. Ideal for use at home or at the office, the bottom-mount water dispenser measures 15-2/3 by 13-2/5 by 40-2/3 inches.
Why can't they get it right? I bought this product in Oct 2007. It worked great until Sept 2008, when suddenly the pump stopped bringing the water up from the bottle. Since there is a 1 year warranty on it, I called Haier and they sent me a brand new unit within 2 days. I plugged in the new unit and loaded the water bottle. The motor went on, the pump started pumping, but the pump brought absolutely no water up to the water tank - same problem as the one I returned to them. I called customer service and they said they would send me a replacement for the replacement. 2 days later, another brand new unit arrived. This one had strange noises coming from the motor, and the pump never even came on. I again called customer service. They are processing a full refund for the unit, and told me not to even bother sending it back to them. (I guess they now know that these units don't work too well) What a shame, because the original unit was fantastic for 11 months. Why can't they make one that lasts? Haier Water Cooler Haier WDBF01W Aqua Fontana Bottom-Mount Water Dispenser Received the item with many leaks, both internal and external, right out of the box. Exposed electrical control board inside cabinet not a good idea in a water (potentially wet) environment. Connections seemed below quality standard of a food dispensing machine. Premium price doesn't match low quality design and components. Would not recommend. not in working order I puchased this item for my husbands christmas, to have in his office. It was probly 30days before he ever took it to his office. when he hooked it up; it leaked water. Called warranty dept. shipped back for repairs or replacement, receive another one after haveing to pay for packaging to and fro(additional $27)and the item has the same problem....must be peice of junk I do not reccommend.
