Some water dispensers are energy efficient, but it varies based on the machine you have and how much is being used. The silver lining is that a handful of savvy pre-purchase checks can take care of the heavy bills.

Dispenser Style – Mains-fed systems are often a more cost-effective use of space than bottled units, as there is no need to keep chilled bottle storage and have frequent deliveries. For information on Water Coolers Wales, visit https://www.waterforyou.net/

Ambient-only models – If all you care about is room-temperature water anyway – these suck up far less power than units that are continuously heating and or chilling.

If you want hot and cold, look for energy saver modes. A lot of the newer dispensers have a sleep mode which will stop most if not all heating and cooling overnight or on weekends. This is ideal in workplaces who have regular hours. Insulation and the design of an internal tank are important, too – good insulation can slow heat loss to keep water warm for longer periods without constantly cycling on.

Pay attention to the numbers. So just ask the supplier what is the unit’s power in watts and typical daily kwh or yearly kwh usage. Direct comparisons: A busy site may use more energy on a high-capacity dispenser but still be the most efficient per litre dispensed.

Features that help reduce waste. A slow dispenser that releases the right amount of product fast so you don’t wait for minutes on end with running taps. Routine maintenance and replacement of filters can also help: the harder an unfiltered unit has to work, the longer it will need to run (and hence increase its energy use).

In summary: choose the model that satisfies your usage criteria and be clear about supplier-specific kWh values.