Commercial Water Dispensers

Commercial Water Dispensers: What You Need to Know

Water dispensers provide high volumes of convenient, clean water. Self-service water dispensers are great for hotel lobbies, medical waiting rooms, and offices, as your guests and workers can help themselves to clean, fresh water. Many of our machines produce nugget ice, which is a popular choice and can improve your guests' experience.

Restaurant water dispensers give you a convenient station to fill and refill customers' water glasses, as well. With a combination ice maker and water dispenser, you can provide both amenities in one efficient footprint, saving space in your establishment for other equipment. Not all water dispensers come with a water filter, but adding one can improve the quality of the water your customers drink and reduce the amount of cleaning you need to perform. A water dispenser with an ice machine can serve as a complete drinking water station in food service, hospitality, and healthcare environments.

If you're keeping an eye on the bottom line or want the most-efficient unit available, you may want to consider our selection of ENERGY STAR-certified water dispensers. These units offer commercial operation with advancements that can cut utility usage.

Common Questions About Commercial Water Dispensers

Is a water dispenser worth it?

Commercial water dispensers are a convenient way to distribute ice and water to thirsty patrons, employees, or guests. However, they may not be worth the investment in every commercial establishment. The benefit of a restaurant water dispenser comes from the convenient access to water, ice, or sparkling water, depending on which model you've purchased. A touchless water dispenser makes it easy for a server or customer to refill a glass without needing to set it down. Many of these units have ice makers attached to provide ice in the same manner. If your restaurant already has equipment that can produce high volumes of quality ice, filtered water, and sparkling water, you may not need to invest in a restaurant water dispenser. A restaurant water dispenser can hasten the service in your dining room, leading to more customers, more sales, and higher profits.

Water dispensers are great for offices, medical practices, and hospitality environments, as well. These establishments are unlikely to have high-volume ice makers or filtered water stations, which means a countertop water dispenser would be especially useful there. Sparkling water dispensers offer an effervescent alternative to sugary sodas, too.

Does my water dispenser need a filter?

Water filters improve the function of dispensing equipment and improve the final product given to your guests. Filters remove undesirable minerals and contaminants from the water that can create an unpleasant taste. These minerals can also coat the inner workings of your countertop water dispenser and eventually degrade the performance of the machine. Adding a water filter can extend the life of your machine while also improving the quality of water and ice it produces.

Do I need a commercial sparkling water dispenser?

Sparkling water dispensers provide bubbly water, which some customers request on its own, but they also give you a base upon which to create house drinks, such as cocktails and mocktails. Most sparkling water dispensers can also be used as normal water dispensers and ice machines, as well, so you're not pigeonholed into using only sparkling water if your customers and guests don't end up wanting it as often as you thought. Sparkling water dispensers will need CO2 canisters to infuse bubbles into the water.

Advantages of Commercial Water Dispensers

Cost-Effective: Commercial water dispensers eliminate the need for bottled water, reducing ongoing costs and minimizing waste.

Convenience: With easy-to-use dispensing options, employees or customers can quickly access both hot and cold water on demand, improving service speed.

Sustainability: By reducing reliance on bottled water, commercial water dispensers help your business reduce its environmental footprint.

Improved Water Quality: Many dispensers feature advanced filtration systems, ensuring that the water served is clean, refreshing, and free of impurities.

Versatile Use: Perfect for offices, restaurants, hotels, or break rooms, commercial water dispensers are suitable for a wide range of businesses and environments.