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from Carlsbad, NM on 7/14/2010
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Great water cooler keeps water temp just right for drinking. Water gets plenty hot for making hot drinks
from Roberta, GA on 6/3/2010
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Small, Compact, nice and cold and very hot. Runs a little slow when you are dispensing but over all it is fine.
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from Northfield, MA on 1/10/2010
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
The unit has a heavy plastic taste with the cold water and has developed rust with the hot water system. There is a gradual build up of rust and after a month, there is significant rust that I have drained out of the bottom of the hot water discharge tube. Simply undrinkable at this stage....a very disappointed customer.
Arrived quickly and in good order.
from Hartford, MI on 1/1/2010
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
It works well except that you can only get a couple of drinks whether hot or cold before you have to wait a long time for it to recover. Good for personal use but not for a group.
from Hackensack, NJ on 9/12/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
The unit is simple to get started and to use.
It is very compact and allows the use of just about any size water bottle.
What I don't like is the fact that when you dispense the water into a cup, it takes forever. Sometimes you want a glass of water right away. However, you could fill a glass with tap water, drink it, and repeat the process before you would fill the same glass with water from the cooler.
Delivery was very prompt.
The first unit arrived in damaged condition, but after it was returned and a new one was shipped, the new one was in very good condition.
I did call customer service when I discovered the first unit was damaged. The representative was very nice, easy to understand, and handled the problem immediately.
from MPLS, MN on 8/29/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
[...]Very compact (love that in the camper)Only thing that I didn't take into account is putting the H2O bottel and not having any water leakage. We manage not too big of a deal.Would advise that this is a GOOD product and a GOOD company to do business with.
from Knoxville, TN on 8/3/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Cold water is perfect temp (~40F). Hot water is hot enough for coffee/tea (~190F).
Easy to replace 3 gallon water jug, but could be more difficult for a 5 gallon.
Product itself feels unstable, but nothing has happened yet.
Only real bad part is that the pour (more like a drip) is very slow. Very slow.
from Arizona on 6/7/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This is a great water cooler for the price and it is very quiet when it is on. Make sure to rinse it really really good before you put water in it. My first bottle of water tasted a little funny but now it is great.
from Western Michigan on 6/1/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We use this in the kitchen as our well water has iron and sulphur. It works great for both hot and cold. We're all drinking a lot more water and a lot less soda.[...]
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from Albuquerque, NM on 5/29/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Great product except the water comes out a little slow....
from Puyallup, WA on 5/12/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
My family uses the water cooler for every day use. I especiallly like that my teenager drinks a lot more water than before making this purchuse. A huge plus!!! Also, I use the microwave less for reheating my coffee and our making hot tea or instant coffee. Yeah!!! My teenager seems to think it takes too long to fill up his water bottle but, he's a teenager who is always on the go...me, I say slow down. I get about 22 ounces out of it(cold water) before the light comes on to let me know it's cooling again. Personally, I think that's pretty good considering that before I drink the full 22 ounces the cooler has the water chilled for my next 22 ounces! I also enjoy the storage compartment. Our drinking cups fit nicely in it. All in all, I feel that the cost I invested in your product has overwhelmingly been worth the money spent. I plan to purchase one for my parents as well. Thank you.
I did not have to use customer service as the direction enclosed were quite understandable. My water cooler arrived in a timely matter and was in mint condition.
from Oak Harbor, WA on 5/4/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This water cooler/heater is used in our home. It fits beautifully on our counter top, looks great and works exceptionally well. Would defenitely recommend this product to others.
Unit was delivered on time and in perfect condition. Customer service was available and very helpful.
from Denver, CO on 4/3/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Other than the slow flow rate and potentially limiting hot water capacity, this is a very good value. Groups of more than a dozen may want to opt for a full-size model.
from Kempner,TX on 3/25/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We use in the kitchen.
Very fast delivery.Product was in new condition.
from Very Rural, KY on 3/4/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We use bottled water for drinking and cooking in our home. We also have a small guest cabin and use the table top model recently purchased there. It is great for quick hot tea, hot chocolate and chilled drinking water. Very handy. Water does come out a bit slow but hey...it is a guest/vacation cabin. You are supposed to slow down relax and enjoy...
Works for us.
This product was quickly and simply ordered online.
It was delivered very quickly...we paid no postage. The water cooler was intact and ready to set up. Instructions included were all we needed to get it going. No problems. We did not have a problem with water taste problems, but we followed all instructions completely for proper pre-use cleaning.
from New Jersey on 2/24/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I am totally dissatisfied with this product. It produces small amoutns of useable hot/cold water - and takes an inordinate amount of time to reccop same. I don't like the 'child' safety factor on the hot water it makes it more difficult for these old, crippled hands to use it - it should have been an option. My old, full sized unit that I had was wonderful - I could take out a quart or more at a time of either hot or cold water, easily dispensed and I wasn't even aware of the recoop time as it was so quick. The dispenser knob on the hot unit broke on me for a second time and I decided to replace it - big mistake - I am now stuck with this unit and am not at all happy with it. I would not recommend it to anyone.
from WI on 2/17/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Best purchase I ever made.Easy to setup and use and carefully packed for shipping.I highly reccomend this item.
from Fl on 2/9/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This unit makes you want to drink water. Keeps it really cold or hot with no wait. Older model you had to press button and wait for hot. This one its there waiting for you. Very nice feature. Also just one center spigot is nicer than two and the water pressure is great. Our last unit was avanti and we wore it out.
from Pleasant Valley, NY on 2/5/2009
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Product is good for the price. I would prefer cold water to be colder and you do not have a dial like other units to adjust the cold temperature. The unit is also very light which is good for moving around and lifting, but you must be careful when loading 5 gallon bottle as they can literally knock the thing over.
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from virginia on 12/20/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
It was very reasonably pried.
The top dispenser is hard to use with 5 gallon bottles.
from tucson, az. on 12/17/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This cooler is great and works very well. The taste of the water was not good at first. After cleaning it out with baking soda and vinegar, it began to taste better slowly but surely. It shouldn't be such a chore to remove bad taste. Otherwise I give this cooler 4 stars. Quality product.
from NJ on 12/15/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
[...]The Water Dispenser met my expectation, was easy to assemble.I have a staff of 4-5members and it suffices the need very well. It has both Hot and Cold water options.Would highly recomment this product!!!!!!!!
Delivery as expected and ontime
from Central Florida on 12/5/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We bought this cooler for home use. It works well for us because it is relatively compact compared to other coolers. The only drawback is that it dispenses water a little slowly (compared to the rental unit that we had).
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Momence, Illinois on 10/15/2008
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The product is good; water tastes great; cools excellent and heats excellent. My only complaint is the speed that the water comes out -- very slow.
from essex maryland on 10/14/2008
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used in kichen counter take up little space and it need the tanks to be soaked in soap to get rid of plastic taste in the tanks that can tranfer to your bottled water
from passaic nj on 10/13/2008
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[...] avanti it a great product
from NY, NY on 9/30/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
The product came semi-functional. The water heater worked but the cooling didn't work. had to send it back.
from PA on 9/25/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Very compact and easy to use. I really like the hot water safety lock feature and the energy saving feature.
from Huntsville, Texas, USA on 9/8/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
ABT is excellent in its services. I am very satisfy with ABT and this small and afordable dispenser. This machine is better than others - "more expensive and stupid machines!".
I will continue to buy products from ABT.
from Worcester, MA on 9/6/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I use it for my house it has cool or hot water anytime i need and its quiet. Although it takes a while to fill a glass up!
from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin on 8/11/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This is one great machine! We have horrible well water and this machine is so awesome. The cold water is really cold and the energy saving feature for hot makes the luke warm (yeah right, its tea drinking warm) down right scalding. We had water delivery but never again. This is THE tank to have.
from NY,NY on 7/28/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Excellent product
from Barrington, NJ on 7/24/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I bought this product because I was just sick and tired of my kids going in and out of the fridge and drinking up all the water and not replacing it!!! So I decided to be proactive and get this cooler. Because I wanted lots of water available I purchased the PUR Water Bottle for 3-5 Gallon coolers and it works wonderfully. At first I thought someting was wrong with the cooler because it would not dispense. But my 10 year old told me I did not put enough water in the cooler when I was first setting it up. All and all this is a great product. I love that it does hot water but we don't use it that much so I keep it shut off for the most part.
from Houston, CA on 7/15/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Highly recommend!! This is a perfect size to use with 3-gallon jugs and keep water in my office. Very quiet and keeps water at a good temperature. The height of the dispenser is too low to fit larger glasses, so you have to fill a small one more frequent. But I guess you get colder water then anyway. Bought this to replace a Haier cooler with identical features ... that one died and they did not have a service center to fix it.
from Sacramento, Ca on 6/27/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This product was a great gift . my brother moved into a samll apartment and needed one. They hardly cook, just eat noodles, easy stuff. He enjoys it, but he says that the filter isn't good and you'll have to buy your own filter and put it in because the water doesn't taste all that great, but it's perfect for his little kitchen and it blends in with the rest of his furniture, really modern
from New York, NY on 6/11/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We use this cooler in a small office and the size and looks fit in perfectly. We have received complements from visitors about its attractiveness. However, the water is not as cold as other more traditional coolers. We have tried to adjust it but after several weeks, we are resigned to not having the coldest water.
Very prompt delivery and great customer service. Would buy again from this company
from Manvel, TX on 6/9/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
great for single cups of instant hot coffee!
from Modesto, CA on 6/5/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Perfect size
from Bay Area, California on 5/28/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Great for the small kitchen we have. Quiet, cute, and very functional. Levers are easier to operate. Easier to clean. Doesn't pour as quick as larger water coolers, but still love it!
Prompt delivery. Packaged well.
from texas on 5/28/2008
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drinking supply
from Las Vegas on 5/27/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I love it
from Addison, IL on 5/19/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Hot water is hot. Cold water is cold. Flow rate is a bit slow if you're filling a carafe.
Delivery time was excellent. Arrived in perfect condition but the unit itself seemed a bit dusty.
from Las Vegas, NV on 5/9/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Right size for my counter top that saves from taking up needed space on kitchen floor. I bought this unit to avoid buying bottled water and unnecessary adding to landfill, i.e., fill up reusable bottle holders. It will conveniently hold 3-5 gallon bottles. One of my best purchases at a good price comparable to buying a water crock that only keeps water at room temperature.
from San Diego, CA on 5/6/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I noticed that I drink more water now that I have fresh, cold water available all the time. My big problem is how long it takes to fill a glass of water. The water pours very slowly. Another issue is I can't fit tall glasses under the dispenser.
Was delivered in a timely manner.
from Marina del Rey, CA on 4/17/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
The Avanti is a really nice product, very nice lines and easy to clean. This water dispenser is very quiet and I only had to flush it once to get the "new" taste out. I purchased 2 Hamilton Beach dispensers last year and the Avanti is by far a superior product. My only complain is that the cold water does not flow as freely as the hot.
from Sunny Southeast Arizona on 4/5/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We love our water cooler/heater. Others think the water flow is slow and that it takes too much time to chill or heat, but what do you expect from such a small unit. For the size this does wonderful. If you get it so you don't have to drink the water from your faucet, then this is great. Now you have to find a company that has water bottles safe to use, ie a 2 or 5 on the labeling for plastic.
from Corpus Christi, TX on 4/4/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I needed a water cooler at my workplace. I had looked at several different brands with different features and was undecided about which one to buy. I was leaning toward one that was much more expensive. Then I came across this wonderful table top one that had all the features of the expensive model. With some skepticism I ordered it and have been amazed at the quality and realiability of this unit. This is a great product and you cannot beat the price!
from Wichita, KS on 3/31/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This is an awesome little water cooler! Very quiet, great controls and an economy option for the hot water make this unit a great choice for anyone who wants hot or cold bottled water at their fingertips. The service was very fast and the unit was shipped with lots of care. Will definitely buy from ABT again, and I highly recommend them!
from Florida on 3/19/2008
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So far, it has been a great machine. I have already told family members and friends that they should order one too!
from Covina, CA on 3/11/2008
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sleek in design and environment friendly,,,
from Brockton, MA on 3/7/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Since my kitchen area is relatively small, the counter model is perfect for our use. Unit does not take up too much space. Keeps the water cold -- just what the doctor ordered.
from chicago,il on 2/29/2008
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i bought this for my wife, she loves it. Shes pregnant, she cant lift much, thats why 3 gallons is just right for her. I am overseas,
from Philly, pa on 2/25/2008
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This one works fine so far.
from wyoming on 2/21/2008
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I like the hot water feature for coffee. It is used in a small office and everyone that sees it says it looks really high tech.
from Cleveland,oh on 2/11/2008
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This has been wonderful so far for my sons dorm room. His friends all want one now! They come to his room to get hot water.
from va beach, va on 1/30/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Nice unit, great to be able to switch hot and cold either on or off. Slow pouring of fluids. Great for dorm or garage.
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from Butte, ND on 1/29/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
It's so easy to use. My husband likes tea and I don't have to take the time to heat it up any more. When I want cold water, which I drink a lot, I don't have to lift heavy bottles from the refrigerator. My husband loves the fact that it is so easy to load the 5 gallon water bottle onto. Neither of us can lift very heavy loads.
Thank you so much!!!
from Columbus, GA on 1/21/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Great for cool water and a cup of tea. Wish it had an adjustable thermistat as I use it for instant soup and I need to nuke each cup for 30 seconds in the microwave to obtain boil to cook the noodles properly. Also wish it despensed quicker. Great professional styling and excellent price.
from akron, Ohio on 1/15/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Its very convienent to use. It takes a little time to fill up larger container, & the cold water doesn't seem that cold.
from Eastanollee, GA on 1/13/2008
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We put this in a kitchen corner and use it for coffee,tea, cooking and healthy drinking water. We were quite surprised by the quality. We may take it on vacation with us, because we always buy bottled water on vacation. This would be easy to transport and save money. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
from RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA on 1/10/2008
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MY WIFE AND i LOVE IT.
from NH on 1/8/2008
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Perfect for countertop, it does not take up a lot of space.
from Phoenix, AZ on 1/4/2008
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Never saw the need for the built-in cooler on some, just a waste of money. Only thing I need now is a nice stand and its perfect.
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from Jacksonville, NC on 12/7/2007
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We purchased this product to use in our Motorhome and at our Repair Shop due to the poor water quality where we live. We really enjoy both units and recommend them to anyone!
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from raytown, mo. on 11/19/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This unit is very nice looking. It's very quiet. The only problem I've had is it dispenses a bit slow, but it's not that big of a deal.
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from North East, Maryland on 11/18/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
We've got it on the counter in our condo with a 3 gallon bottle. Just enough for the two of us. No issues with plastic smell as we ran a little baking soda through when we first purchased. It is a neat little unit.
Just enough hot for a good cup of tea (and to heat the dog's dinner! Just enough cold for a refreshing drink.
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from Los Angeles, CA on 11/13/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Yes, the water did teast funny at first. But it wasn't before long was the water teast normal. It's light weight, nice looking and easy to use. All in all, we really like it.
from Palacios TEXAS on 11/12/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Small footprint, quite, easy to use.
However, if you need to fill a coffeepot (10 cups), get a chair, it will take a while!
Other than that good price, good product (3 weeks).
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from Dedham, MA on 11/9/2007
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With the first bottle there was a strong taste of charcoal. That has disappeared with the second bottle.
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from San Jose, CA on 11/9/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
Exactly what we were hoping for. I can make a cup of tea instantly with steaming hot water. Power save modes are nice too.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from WOODLAND, CA on 10/26/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
GREAT PRODUCT AND MOST OF ALL COMPACT
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from Cunningham,TN on 9/26/2007
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I would recommend to anyone .Only thing I wish the water was a little colder.
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from Orlando, Florida on 9/22/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
At first the water seemed to have a plastic taste. The manufacturer gives a way to elliminate this. Now my water is great! The temp for the hot water is perfect too. I highly recommend this water cooler.
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from Corte Madera, CA on 8/14/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
It is wonderful having hot water on tap to make tea without taking the time to boil water. Also, it is a good thing to have cold water on tap without always opening the refrigerator. We think it is well worth the space it takes.
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from Round Top NY on 8/14/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
This machine is doesn't take up a lot of space. It is convenient and easy to clean. I like the fact that during the summer I can turn off the hot water and save energy.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Clearwater, FL on 8/3/2007
Comments about Avanti Avanti White Tabletop Thermoelectric Water Cooler/Heater:
I bought this to use on my countertop and to replace a tall water cooler (made by Sunbeam) that was taking up too much space. I am very happy with the space savings, but have a few qualms with this unit.
Despite following the cleaning directions (Run 4 cups of hot water through it...I used way more than 4 cups) The water it dispenses tastes like plastic still. I am currently on my 2nd 5 gallon bottle so maybe that will clear up soon. I know that this unit is to blame and not the bottles because I used the same bottles with another water cooler and that one tasted great.
Another drawback is that it only stores about 2 large glasses of "kind of" cold water (about 55 degrees). My previous unit had temperature control and kept the water much colder (close to 40 degrees), as well as storing MUCH more cold water.
I like the option of hot water but do not use it and am glad that it dispenses room temperature water which I use for cooking.
All in all I like this product since it saves ALOT of space and I am sure it will grow on me once the water loses that awful plastic taste. 4 stars