Best Water Dispensers & Coolers
The InSinkErator HWT-F1000S Hot Water Tank and Water Filtration System is to be used in combination with InSinkErator Indulge Series water dispensers for filtered, near-boiling 200-degree F water instantly (water dispenser sold separately). InSinkErator covers the HWT-F1000S system with an exclusive 3-Year We Come To You In-Home Limited Warranty for the instant hot water tank, and a 1-year warranty for the water filtration system. Stainless steel instant hot water tank with easy to adjust temperature control (160 to 210 degrees F); provides near-boiling water.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The special water supply connector to the heater is attached to the faucet/dispenser hose. My older cabinets needed new 1/2 ply on the insides for mounting. It will work with any 1/4 inch line filter system, including R/O. Mine has not a drip even with all the 1/4 inch lines for the filter system. If you are concerned about leaking, put a small pan under the heater and use a $10 water alarm."
"Replacing the old one was "plug and play" although the old water filter is a different size from the new water filter, and the way it was installed under my sink doesn't leave room for the new style of filter, so I just put that aside for now."
"When I think of all the time and energy I wasted over the years heating the water in a kettle repeatedly throughout the day, I want to cry."
"One of the few on-demand hot water systems that don't require 240-volt electrical supplies."
"Since we were replacing a Franke cold only unit this is not an improvement.... in fact we wasted a day installing a pretty faucet with a defective heater."
"When we called InSink they told us we would need to purchase this adapter."
"Product info does not mention the following: This product needs an InSinkErator proprietary part to hook up to a Hot Water Dispenser not made by InSinkErator."
"I had a couple of problems with the original unit even before it leaked so I wasn't thrilled about getting the same type of dispenser, but figured I'd just replace the tank so that I wouldn't have replace the entire thing, including the faucet."
The hot faucet is hot enough to cook one's tea or coffee or any other steaming hot beverage at approximately 168° F. Due to the extremely hot water, we’ve added a child safety lock on the hot water faucet. This water cooler is bottle-less with an NSF certified activated carbon filter in the cabinet and a water line that can be attached to your water source. The water is taken from your water source and filtered through the filter and then through the machines hot and cold water tanks. CHILD SAFE & BUILT IN NIGHT-LIGHT: This product is UL/Energy Star Approved and features a child safety lock on the hot water spout so the entire family can use it worry free!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The best part is that this is finally a water dispenser that the baby cannot reach. It is a very easy to use feature."
"One downside we saw when shopping for them is the high cost of replacement filters; ranging from $45 to $80 each."
"With the bottle water cooler we never have to worry about running out of water. I was luck I now how to do this stuff and was able to run the water line up from my basement because the water line was right under where I wanted the water cooler."
"water dispensing never been so cool!"
"On a sidenote, our 3 year decided to take the water spill tray and hide it/throw it out, who knows, either way i contacted their customer service and they promptly replaced it for me at no charge."
"We bought 3 Aquvers and 2 of 3 have broken hot water taps. The hot water safety feature is on top and easier to operate."
"After contacting the seller, a replacement was sent out immediately along with a return label for the defective machine."
"The reason that I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that the Chinese angle stop adapter does not work with USA fittings."
With near-boiling water at your fingertips, you can enjoy the convenience of instantly preparing gourmet coffee and hot tea, steaming vegetables in a flash, warming baby bottles in seconds, removing candle wax from candle holders with ease, cleaning without the use of harsh chemicals, removing stubborn lids and labels, and so much more. The HOT150 instant hot water dispenser features a modern Satin Nickel finish hot water faucet and 750-watt, 2/3-gallon stainless steel tank that delivers near-boiling water. Includes Satin Nickel finish instant hot water dispenser and 2/3-gallon stainless steel hot water tank.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have no reason to distrust the faucet's lever, but it feels (subjectively) like a weak point."
"Have had no problems with the unit."
"This product is exceptional, great price, quality, and ease of installation."
"I like it so far all I have left put in filters.."
"I cannot live without one of these."
"works well and looks great."
"it looks and works great."
Best Water Coolers
Self Cleaning technology uses automatic injections of unstable oxygen to destroys bacteria and viruses. 6th Sense Self Cleaning automatically technology uses unstable Oxygen to break down bacteria and viruses in the water.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Cold water when I wanted it; hot water for my tea whenever I wanted it. So I did a lot of research into water coolers before I bought a new one. (The other 1% was because the price of water coolers seemed to have skyrocketed in the past 3 1/2 years — but maybe that was why mine had such a short life — I did not do a lot of research for the first one — it dispensed hot & cold water and I was happy. Then I became attached to the idea of self-cleaning — because cleaning a water is really a pain in the butt — and it wastes a lot of water, in my opinion. The panel where the water is dispensed just has holes from which the water is dispensed. There are arrows that indicate where the water will be dispensed, which is great for a glass of cold water or a mug of hot water for tea. I am extremely pleased with both the temperatures of the hot and the cold water."
"Got this water cooler because I was tired of buying cases of bottled water and waiting for them to get cold in the refrigerator. Not only is the water a lot colder from the water cooler, I gained back the space the water bottles were taking up in the refrigerator. I have no issues using a 4 or 5 gallon water bottle; issues with the seller; temperature of hot and cold water; water tasting awful (I use spring water) , etc."
"I bought this cooler as an alternative to renting a cooler (which I did for years) from my water delivery service. It would be difficult for a child to accidentally be burned when dispensing or attempting to dispense water from either cold or hot side. As good as the hot water is at getting hot the cold water falls short. The water gets a chill not COLD. I like really cold water and miss that from my previous cooler. And to figure out a way to make the water as consistently cold as the hot is consistently hot. The cooler dispenses consistently cold water."
"Filling coffee pots and larger bottles is my only complaint, it is hard to get them under the spout, would be helpful to have a deeper area under the spout and longer distance to the bottom of the filling area."
Best Water Dispenser Replacement Parts
Sunbeams replacement water cooler faucets - Combo Pack - 1 Blue handle faucet, 1 red handle faucet and 1 white handle faucet.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Took a chance as I forgot to check the dimensions of my water cooler."
"The three pack arrived packaged we'll, as described, and saved us a lot of money vs. buying a new water cooler."
"Was feeling a little skeptical when I received these as they were smaller than the original spouts."
"fit my old sunbeam cooler no issues."
"Seem to be holding up after 6 months of use but it is pretty flimsy compared to the stock original part."
"Replaced the faucets on my water dispenser in minutes."
"Fit perfectly."
"was able to replace my old, leaking water cooler handles."
Best Water Dispensers
Stainless steel instant hot water tank with easy to adjust temperature control (160 to 210 degrees F); provides near-boiling water.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The special water supply connector to the heater is attached to the faucet/dispenser hose. My older cabinets needed new 1/2 ply on the insides for mounting. It will work with any 1/4 inch line filter system, including R/O. Mine has not a drip even with all the 1/4 inch lines for the filter system. If you are concerned about leaking, put a small pan under the heater and use a $10 water alarm."
"Replacing the old one was "plug and play" although the old water filter is a different size from the new water filter, and the way it was installed under my sink doesn't leave room for the new style of filter, so I just put that aside for now."
"When I think of all the time and energy I wasted over the years heating the water in a kettle repeatedly throughout the day, I want to cry."
"One of the few on-demand hot water systems that don't require 240-volt electrical supplies."
"Since we were replacing a Franke cold only unit this is not an improvement.... in fact we wasted a day installing a pretty faucet with a defective heater."
"When we called InSink they told us we would need to purchase this adapter."
"Product info does not mention the following: This product needs an InSinkErator proprietary part to hook up to a Hot Water Dispenser not made by InSinkErator."
"I had a couple of problems with the original unit even before it leaked so I wasn't thrilled about getting the same type of dispenser, but figured I'd just replace the tank so that I wouldn't have replace the entire thing, including the faucet."
Best Kitchen & Bar Sinks
Kraus sinks are heavier and more durable than competitor products; the extra thick material guards against damage from daily wear, even under heavy use. Kraus proprietary NoiseDefend sound dampening technology is best in class: Extra-thick pads cover over 80% of the sink, virtually eliminating noise from clattering dishes and food waste disposal. A customer favorite, the solid stainless steel bottom grid has soft bumpers that protect the sink surface. Benefits & Features LASTING LOOKS Maintains like-new appearance for years of use SCRATCH AND DENT-RESISTANT Durable stainless steel withstands heavy daily use EXTRA-THICK 16 GAUGE STEEL Industrial grade stainless steel, thicker than competitor products DEEP & SPACIOUS BOWL Contains splashing and easily accommodates large objects MORE USABLE SPACE Rear-set drain maximizes sink surface area EASY TO CLEAN Gently rounded corners and commercial grade satin finish make cleanup a snap minimum cabinet size: 33 in sink length: 30 in sink width: 18 in sink depth: 10 in drain opening: 3.5 in drain position: Rear number of faucet holes: 0. Kraus is a leading kitchen sink manufacturer, with a wide range of products made with advanced technology to exceed industry standards. FREE KITCHEN ACCESSORIES: Bottom Grid, 3-Piece Basket Strainer, Kraus 100% Cotton Dish Towel, all packaged with sink in a premium Kraus Utility Bag.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For those of you that are unsure about buying a sink with barely any reviews: I did a lot of research on a sink in this price range and narrowed down my options to this Kraus and a zero-radius Vigo VG3219C (with the strainer and bottom grid as well). Both were very close in price I couldn't pick one from only looking online and reading the handful of reviews, so I ordered both (so I could touch them sinks for reals). Both sinks arrived the same day (Vigo ordered from Home Cheapo). The box is air tight and made of that incredibly durable, thick cardboard, and everything is padded like crazy inside with styrofoam and the sink itself comes in a canvas bag. Looks: Kraus (10 out of 10): This sink has small radius corners and those grooves that go towards the drain, I know you are attracted to that style. Here's the deets: Kraus (8 out of 10): It feels very close to those expensive sinks. It appeared that someone had already opened it up (I blame this on Home Cheapo for passing it off as a new item, I doubt they sent it back to Vigo to repackage). didn't even go all the way up to the top in one corner, so there was literally a hole in the sink (speaks to their quality control). Sound-deadening material: Kraus (10 out of 10): Most, if not all, of the stainless steel sinks I have seen, have the entire underside coated with a hardened foam. This was applied thicker on the Kraus compared to most other stainless steel sinks I have seen (at all price points). We have been using the bottom grate and the sink still looks as good as the day we bought it."
"When our kitchen remodel had gone over it's $40k budget due to some unforeseen aditional issues we had to try to make our money count but without ruining the end goal so we decided to take a chance on this sink because of the good reviews, and the specs."
"The main reason I bought this particular sink was it was the only sink of this size I found that was reviewed to fit into a 30" IKEA sink cabinet."
"I wanted this sink because the grid was included, but because it scratches anyway and has to be removed to properly clean the sink anyway, so I'm not sure it was the right choice."
Best Kitchen Sink Aerators
Simply twist the aerator to get the 2 water flow - 360-Degree Twist and Easy Control. The flow rate of soft bubble stream is 1.8GPM and the strong spray is 1.8GPM,Water saving. Free return if you can't install the aerator on your faucet. Free return for any reason if you don't like the aerator. Easy to install. 3 year warranty Scope of delivery(including the accessories): 2 Water Flow Design - Soft Bubble Stream(1.8GPM) and Strong Spray(1.8GPM).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had been searching for a dual spray aerator for my bathroom faucet, which didn't detract from the modern style of the bathroom."
"If it were more of a teardrop shape (from the top) so your fingers had something to push against it would be a little easier, but I don't change from stream to spray very often, and it's not that hard really."
"Pros: -Strong stream. -Even spray. -Easy to switch spray styles. -Swivels very easily. Cons: None that I've found yet."
"Have tried a variety where one pulls it for spray, pushes for aerated flow: This one's better."
"I am very impressed with this product."
"Still a huge improvement, and the models that can tilt more are generally much bigger and have lots plastic."
"This attachment compliments my Delta high arc faucet very nicely."
"The spray is very strong so I usually use the regular flow."
Best Kitchen Sink Accessories
EASY INSTALLATION AND CLEANING: EZ Mount for a quick and easy kitchen sink installation, removable splashguard for easy cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is true ONLY if using a flat lipped SS sink, and even then the rubber seal is optional as opposed to the putty (you can use only one, the putty or the seal with a SS sink, but not both). It's better said that you WILL need plumber's putty, and if you have a stainless steel sink, you have the option to use the thin rubber gasket (I'd use plumber's putty)."
"Update: As an aside, I also learned from my research that the best way to clean my disposal is to use citric acid. Having previously had no idea what citric acid was used for, I decided to order some from Amazon, going with the brand my sister uses: Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) and gave it a whirl after 3 months of using my disposal. I let the citric acid sit with some water in the disposal for about ten minutes, and then I let it run for a solid 2 minutes."
"The immediate issues I have with this product is the plastic connections and the sound of the motor. This is the first disposal that has had plastic connecting the disposal to the sink."
"All I needed to do was to install the new fitting for the sink and take apart the p-trap to make it slide over the outlet tube (I needed to trim that tube to the same length as the one from the Badger)."
Best Kitchen Faucets
This convenient, hands-free control assists in accomplishing routine tasks with greater speed and efficiency. Motion sense delivers exceptional hands-free touchless convenience, allowing a simple hand movement to trigger the flow of water.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've had Moen faucets in my house since I moved in 12 years ago, and they've worked great the whole time. - Installation will be easier if there are two people because there's nothing to keep the faucet from falling over before the retaining nut is tightened from the bottom. Also, because there are no features to set the clocking of the handle, and because tightening the retaining nut will cause the fixture to spin, having a second person to hold it in place would be helpful. After buying and installing this faucet, I was given the amazing privilege of being able to try out the Motionsense version in chrome, the Moen 7594EC, as part of the Vine program."
"Three months ago, I shopped around and settled on a Moen 7594SRS Arbor, which is the non-Motionsense version of this faucet in spot resistance stainless. I picked the sensorless version over the Motionsense version for three main reasons: (1) it was my first faucet installation and it looked less complicated to install, (2) it didn't have electronic sensors and a solenoid that could break down, and (3) it cost about $150 less. The video is mostly intended to show off the faucet and some of the features, as well as show the sensors working. A couple of nits with the Motionsense models: (*) The temperature control for water dispensed using the sensors is located on the control box under the sink. While it is more complicated than the install for the version without sensors, it's essentially one added step of mounting the control box and plugging in a few more hoses. It's great that the water flow controlled by the handle doesn't require the electronics in the control box. ----------------------------------------------------------. Here are two things that I didn't see/notice on the product pages and didn't realize before getting both faucets: (*) The Motionsense model has a higher flow rate spout, being 2.2 GPM versus 1.5 GPM on the regular model. (*) The handle on the regular model can be located on the right side, left side, or anywhere in between. The Motionsense model is located on the right side only. I had the Moen faucet that came with my house for over 12 years before deciding to get something new (and it still worked fine), and I expect that I'll use this faucet for a long time. I did a video review of that model, too, which shows the Arbor and Brantford side by side."