Water Cooler Prices
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Water coolers cool and dispense water. They can be found in offices, schools and gyms, or any environment where there would otherwise be only limited access to drinking water, or where purified water is deemed preferable to that available through the water supply. Water coolers can be bought direct from companies, or rented and maintained through a supplier. For those seeking to buy direct or rent from a company several options are available, with water cooler prices varying according to design.
Mains Water Cooler Prices
Mains or plumbed-in water coolers are connected directly to a building’s municipal water supply. They frequently have water filtration systems to treat the water supply. Such systems require a constant supply of electricity and water to both refrigerate and dispense the water. Bottle-less water cooler prices vary depending on design, and the type of filtration system they offer. Traditional water fountains are bottle-less, and are suited to high usage public environments. Water cooler prices for such designs vary, and prices are usually quoted on a three year rental contract basis. Classic water drinking fountains with an in-built cooling system are available for £7 per week on a three year rental contract, and more durable water fountains with stronger plastic casing are available for the same price as a weekly rental. Fountain-style water cooler prices are also quoted on the basis of a direct buy. Water fountain style coolers are available to buy outright for around £500 +VAT.
Other mains water coolers in different designs are also available. Plumbed-in water cooler prices vary depending on the specification. Budget style coolers are available for rental for £5 per week on a three year rental contract. They can supply either room temperature and cold water, or hot and cold water. They are also available to buy. Such budget style water cooler prices vary from between £290 - £350. Mid-range bottle-less water cooler rental prices stand at between £5.25 - £5.50. They tend to have similar features to the budget range, but more design options are available, including smaller counter top bottle-less water coolers. Fewer bottleless mid-range water coolers are available to buy but water cooler prices for this section of the market stand at between £410 - £430. Premium range bottle-less water coolers have a higher dispensing capacity and come with special features, such as ecologically friendly refrigerant gas and energy saving sleep modes. Rental water cooler prices for these models stand at £6 - £10 per week, with top of the range models offering higher specification stainless steel designs. Again, fewer models are available to buy, but water cooler prices for these top range models vary from £460 - £1100 depending on design features. It is also possible to pay for water cooler maintenance, to ensure that the water cooler is sanitised regularly. Such packages cost around £150.
Bottled Water Cooler Prices
Free standing bottled water coolers offer flexibility of location and are not plumbed in to a water supply. They dispense mineral water from large plastic bottles which are replaced when empty and plugged in to a power supply to refrigerate the water. Bottled water cooler prices tend to be less, with design rather than water storage capacity proving an important variable. Rental prices for bottled water coolers stand at £2 - £4 per week. Prices increase as the water coolers gain special features, such as an internal cup dispenser, stainless steel design or neon light for added ease in using the cooler. Both free-standing and counter top coolers are available in this price range. Some weekly rental prices stand at a little more, with water cooler prices starting at £3.85 per week plus VAT. In such cases the price of recyclable cups, regular cleaning and delivery of water is not included.
Bottled water coolers are also available to buy, with some companies specialising solely in the purchasing rather than rental side of the market, and others offering both services. Standard office water cooler prices are around £170 - £195, and they have the capacity to dispense cold and hot water, as well as pilot lamps to assist in dispensing water. Bottled water cooler prices for high specification coolers stand at £199 - £275. These coolers offer the option of different colour finishes, and adjustable plinths to fill different size glasses with water. They often have extra sanitation treatment to reduce the risk of water contamination. It is also possible, however, to have a sanitation service for bottled water coolers. This costs around £12.77 per quarter.
Prices for water cooler bottles vary depending on regional availability and the size of the bottle. The price of a 19 litre bottle stands at between £5.60 - £6.00, depending on geographical region with water suppliers in Wales offering slightly lower prices.
