TOP 5 great desktop coolers for a small office

A simple desktop office water dispenser ABC D270F stands out against the background of analogues with a very low price, primarily due to the lack of a cooling function. The device is intended for use in a home, office, shop, small hotel, or similar environment where there are few people. The device can be operated in the ambient temperature range from 18 °C to 38 °C in an area located at an altitude of no more than 1200 m above sea level. Due to the fact that room temperature water is supplied from a cold tap, it is not entirely correct to call this model a cooler. Hot water can be obtained from the second tap, which is heated by a 420 W tubular water heater. The heating capacity to a temperature of about 90 °C is 5 l/h, which is quite enough to provide hot drinks to a large company at the same time.

The control elements of the taps are rotary levers, and a bottle of water with a capacity of 10 - 19 liters is installed in the seat in the upper part of the device. On the rear wall there is a heating element switch and a network cable, and on the front panel there is a heating indicator light. The technical features of the operation of taps with lever control of the supply allow the dripping of a small amount of water (up to 10 ml), which will drain into the drip tray. It should be taken into account that the device does not have thermal protection, therefore it is forbidden to turn on the heating when the tank capacity is not filled with water. Both containers for hot (0.8 l) and cold (0.6 l) water are made of steel, and the body of the device is made of low-cost white ABS plastic. The device has standard overall dimensions of 28x30x40 cm and, due to the absence of a cooling “stuffing”, weighs only 2 kg. The model is designed for a 5-year service life and has a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.

The desktop water cooler dispenser VIO X903-TE is of interest for the possibility of obtaining water at room temperature, cooled to 10 - 15 °C or heated to 90 - 95 °C. The model uses water from an 8 - 19-liter container, which is installed on the seat of the upper bottle receiver. The rectangular body of the device is made of plastic, with the exception of steel side plates, the magnetic properties of which are useful for attaching disposable cup holders. The facade panel has a wavy relief with a claim to modern design. This model is available in two colors - black and white. The device is equipped with a built-in heating element with a power of 450 W, which provides a high heating capacity of the hot water tank, which is 4 l / h. But with cooling, the situation is slower: it will take about an hour to prepare cool water in a small container. This is due to the low performance of the thermoelectric cooling type used in this device.

The cooler is stable on a table or cabinet thanks to 4 plastic legs and a massive water bottle that presses the device to the surface. When choosing a location for the device, the proximity of a power outlet should be taken into account: the length of the power cable is about 1 m. The water supply to 3 taps is controlled using special buttons located on the top panel of the device. To turn on the hot water supply (red), you must move the button to the side, after which it can be pressed (child protection). And a few words about what I didn’t like: the removable drip tray is made too narrow to comfortably fit a large mug or cup.

Household water cooler HotFrost D65EN is designed to provide hot and chilled water from polycarbonate bottles with a volume of 19 liters. The device is made in a practical black design with individual elements of white and red. This is a compact desktop model with dimensions of 27x30x41 cm and a weight of 3.7 kg, which can be easily placed on a bedside table, countertop or stand. The device works effectively at an ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C. The device is designed for top loading of water, and 2 tanks are placed in its depths: a stainless steel tank for hot water (1 l) and a plastic container for cold water (0.6 l). A popular Peltier thermoelectric system is used to cool the water, and the water is heated using a built-in tubular water heater.

The power of heating water up to a temperature of 90 °C with an average capacity of 4 l/h is 420 W, and the power of cooling water to a temperature of 15 °C (0.6 l/h) is 80 W. To control heating and cooling, switches are located on the rear wall of the device (cooling - green, heating - red), and signal light indicators for heating and cooling are located on the front panel. If one of the temperature options is not used, it can be disabled to save energy. Portioned water supply is performed by traditional pressure with a glass brought to a mechanical faucet, and there is an additional button on the hot water tap that requires pressing (protection from children). The device is manufactured by HotFrost Ltd. manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong. The model is covered by a 2-year warranty.

The Cooper&Hunter CH-D65E desktop type water cooler, due to its compact size and ease of use, will be a good choice for installation in a small work office or apartment, so that you can always enjoy a hot or cold drink. Depending on the design of the room, you can choose a device in a white or black plastic case, which will best fit into any modern interior. Matte plastic and a rectangular shape give the device a strict and solid look, and visible handprints do not remain on its surface. Universal operation of the device for cooling and heating with the ability to turn off any function for the season, allows you to use the cooler in an optimal way. The manufacturer also took care of reliable after-sales service, supported by a proprietary 2-year warranty for this model.

The standard boiling capacity of 4 l/h is achieved by a powerful heating element (420 W), which quickly heats the water in the hot water tank to a temperature of 90 - 95 °C. But it is possible to cool water to a temperature of 10 - 15 °C only at a rate of 0.6 l / h, which demonstrates a lower cooling power (80 W), characteristic of the "slow" electronic Peltier method. Both faucets are equipped with a trigger plate that opens the water supply when pressed with a glass, and an additional red button is installed on the hot water faucet, which should be pressed together with the control button. This is a protective mechanism for children, which helps to prevent burns from boiling water in curious babies. At the top of the front panel there are 3 indicator lamps showing mains power and heating and cooling status. And at the base of the cooler there is a removable tray for collecting drops of water.

The HotFrost D65E desktop cold and hot water dispenser is perfect for installation in a small office or home with up to 4 people. The device is designed for indoor use in the subnormal climate zone (SN) with an ambient temperature of +10 °C to +32 °C. This cooler model has a layout typical for this class of products and is made in a snow-white plastic case. The device uses bottled water, for which a special socket is provided in the removable insert. The cooler has built-in functions of electronic cooling(Peltier elements) and electric heating (TEH) of water, which, after thermal treatment, comes from separate tanks to the taps for supply. The option of heating and cooling water becomes available after turning on the cooling system and the heating element with the buttons located on the back of the device. The taps are controlled by contact pressing a glass, and the hot water tap is also supplemented with a blocking button (protection from children).

The cooling capacity of the liquid down to approx. 15 °C is 0.6 l/h (energy efficiency class A), which makes it possible to fully treat the water in the 0.6 l plastic tank. The thermoelectric cooling system consumes only 80 W of power. And to heat water up to 90 °C, you will need a full heater power of 420 W, which allows you to prepare up to 4 liters of hot water within an hour (energy efficiency class B). To get this amount of boiling water, the water in a 1 liter steel hot water tank must be refreshed 4 times, each time heated to the desired temperature. Since simple mechanical taps do not have a “drop stop” shut-off valve, the device has a drip tray to collect water drops. The cooler, manufactured by the Chinese company HotFrost Ltd., is designed for a 7-year service life, and the manufacturer gives a 2-year warranty on it.