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Primo Top-Loading Water Dispenser - 3 Temp (Hot-Cool-Cold) Water Cooler Water Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottle w/Child Safety Lock, Black and Stainless Steel
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Color | Black/ Stainless Ste |
Material | Plastic |
Capacity | 5 Gallons |
Brand | Primo |
Product Dimensions | 10.8"D x 11.8"W x 36.5"H |
About this item
- COUPONS for Primo water included: $5 OFF a bottle of pre-filled exchange water + a FREE self-service water refill. Redeemable at thousands of retail locations nationwide.
- No plumbing required.
- 3 WATER TEMPERATURES: On-demand ICE-COLD, COOL, and PIPING-HOT water so you can prepare your favorite beverages and instant meals in seconds.
- BRRR / AHHH: Cools water to 39.2 degrees; heats to at least 188.5 degrees
- SIMPLE: Elegant single-spout design.
- DRINK UP: large 3-liter cold tank, 1-liter hot tank.
- BPA-Free: Materials that come in contact with the water you drink are BPA-free certified.
- KID-SAFE: Child safety lock protects against sudden hot water flow.
- EASY CLEAN: Removable, stainless steel dishwasher-safe drip tray.
- EARTH-FRIENDLY: Takes reusable 3 or 5 gallon water bottles, which reduce waste from single-serve bottles and disposable filters.
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Delivery | Get it Mar 21 - 25 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Mar 28 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 24 | — | — |
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Flavor | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Easy to dispense | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Noise level | — | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | — |
Sold By | Hearthshire | Amazon.com | G-Deer | JehovahSon’s | Amazon.com |
capacity | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons |
power source | AC | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | AC | Corded Electric |
number of settings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
upper temperature rate | 197.6 degrees fahrenheit | 203 degrees fahrenheit | 70 degrees celsius | 197.6 degrees fahrenheit | — |
lower temperature rate | 39.2 degrees fahrenheit | 42 degrees fahrenheit | 0 degrees celsius | 39.2 degrees fahrenheit | — |
access location | Top | Bottom | Bottom | Bottom | Bottom |
installation | Top Load | Freestanding | — | Countertop | Under Sink |
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Product Description
Smart Touch 2.0 | Smart Touch White | hTRIO White | Primo Plus | Primo Purified | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.8 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Loads from | Bottom | Bottom | Bottom | ||
Water temps | 2 - Cold/Hot | 3 - Cold/Cool/Hot | 2 - Cold/Hot | ||
# Spouts | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
Touch or push button | Touch | Touch | Button | ||
K-Cup Brewing | ✓ | ||||
3 gallon alkaline purified (2 pack) | ✓ | ||||
5 gallon purified (2 pack) | ✓ |
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Product information
Color | Black/ Stainless Ste |
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Material | Plastic |
Capacity | 5 Gallons |
Brand | Primo |
Product Dimensions | 10.8"D x 11.8"W x 36.5"H |
Style | 1 Spout |
Weight | 27.1 Pounds |
Wattage | 420 watts |
Installation Type | Top Load |
Access Location | Top |
Number of settings | 3 |
Upper Temperature Rating | 197.6 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Power Source | AC |
Lower Temperature Rating | 39.2 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Item Weight | 27.1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Primo |
ASIN | B0081SOFZO |
Item model number | 601087-C |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #240,808 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #194 in Hot & Cold Water Dispensers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 30, 2011 |
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Customers like the performance, appearance and ease of use of the water dispenser. They mention that it works great, looks modern and classy and that it makes life so much easier. They also appreciate the quality, and temperature. That said, some complain about the leakage and speed. Opinions are mixed on durability.
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Customers like the performance of the water dispenser. They say it works great, has no issues so far, and has good features.
"Works fine as advertised, no major complain so far. Only small issue is this unit is so small and dispensing area are set to be so low...." Read more
"...Otherwise it works great as long as it last!" Read more
"...it works really well I use the Primo Water from Wal mart and it works really well...Thank you Primo...I don t like tap water and that's why I bought..." Read more
"Works great, easy to setup and easy to load...." Read more
Customers like the temperature of the water dispenser. They mention that it keeps the water cool, gives hot and cold water as advertised, and is well-made. Some customers also mention that the hot water was really hot.
"...Gets hot pretty quickly too. Easy to clean and install new jugs." Read more
"...It hold up great and keeps that water cool...." Read more
"...The water comes out piping hot and freezing cold...." Read more
"...Somewhat below room temperature, but not quite "cold"- More of a "holder" than a dispenser, as the water stream is not all that robust...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the water dispenser. They say it looks modern and classy, and it matches their stainless steel appliances. Some customers also mention that it is a really nice cooler and love the hot water feature. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance and recommend it to others.
"...Fairly attractive design and build qualityCONS:-..." Read more
"Pros-Nice looking-Three temperatures of water-Is the type where you just place the bottle on and it stabs through the plastic...." Read more
"it looks very nice and features are good. I have only had for a couple of weeks and so far it is doing just fine...." Read more
"The unit works fine, and looks nice...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the water dispenser. They mention that it does everything they want for water dispensing, and is efficient. Some customers also say that the water is great and that they are enjoying it very much.
"...My kids love it also and it has made them want water more often. Water comes out pretty cold and the hot water gets very hot...." Read more
"...Fairly attractive design and build qualityCONS:-..." Read more
"...The water is available everywhere (Home Depot, Lowes, Kroger, but make sure PRIMO is available nearby for sure)...." Read more
"...Upon doing both of those things, it now dispenses water quickly and easily again...." Read more
Customers find the water dispenser easy to use. They mention it's easy to operate and setup overall, and it' s easy for them to handle. They are happy with the purchase and say it simplifies their daily life.
"It was simple to install and easy to use...." Read more
"...This made life so much easier!..." Read more
"...it's an improvement to my previous unit, as this one is easier to operate and setup overall, great bang for the buck!" Read more
"...Easy to take out from the box, no heavy lifting. Easy set-up! Had it plugged for only couple of minutes and water was cold already...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the water dispenser. Some mention that it seems sturdy, while others say that it broke after a little over a year despite normal/minimal use. The construction is not great, and it stopped almost completely in 30 days.
"...It adds up over time!!! I wish the probes were made sturdier, then I would love this dispenser." Read more
"...It hold up great and keeps that water cool...." Read more
"...Not only did it stop working after less than 6 months but also I got the run around about repair, replace emails...." Read more
"Gives hot and cold water as advertised. Is obviously well made, is quiet and works fine. Only complaint is that the water comes out painfully slow...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the water dispenser. They mention that it starts leaking at the bottom, and it leaks all over the floor. Some reviewers also report that the water starts to poor out very slowly.
"...During this time of trying to get a hold of them the water began to poor out very slowly. It would take forever to get a glass of water...." Read more
"...If you aren't using a bottle with a no spill cap, water will go everywhere...." Read more
"Worked fine for a year then started leaking and now we cannot use it...." Read more
"Love it. I've had it for almost a year and no issues so far. No leaks, no noise, nothing. Cold water is cold, hot is hot...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the water dispenser. They mention that the water dispenses quite slowly, it takes forever to fill, and the water flow has trickled to a near stop.
"...More of a "holder" than a dispenser, as the water stream is not all that robust. Maybe because I now use the spill resistant cap on the jugs?..." Read more
"...Some have stated that it starts slowing down after a while...." Read more
"...Not good.2. If the water flow gets noticeably slower, get one of those 4" "toothpicks" and insert it up the nozzle where the water comes..." Read more
"...They emailed me a manual right away, and let me know that slow dispersion of the water most often means the tip of the dispenser needs to be..." Read more
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I bought this as a replacement for another water cooler that went south. Some impressions after a few months of it:
PRO:
- Small footprint vice the other
- For once I can put the jug of water on without removing the plastic cap on the water bottles (less spillage on replacement)
- Quiet operation
- Nice LED indicators and subtle night light
- You can turn the hot water part off if you want to save power (assuming you don't use the hot) - the hot and cold are controlled separately
- Fairly attractive design and build quality
CONS:
- I almost call this a "water holder" - the "cooler" part isn't all that cold, temperature wise.
- Somewhat below room temperature, but not quite "cold"
- More of a "holder" than a dispenser, as the water stream is not all that robust. Maybe because I now use the spill resistant cap on the jugs? [UPDATE: I checked it using a water jug without the plastic cap, and the water stream is still pretty slow; not much better if at all. It takes too long to dispense enough water even for a small drink from a cup.]
- Takes to long to fill (say) and empty water bottle from this device
- There's kind of a kludge-y bracket to affix the cooler to a wall so it doesn't tip. Probably a decent safety feature from the lawyer's point of view, and probably not necessary if you are like me, but it would look clunky and make the cooler fairly stationary if you are okay with having it in one spot all the time. Otherwise you leave holes in the wall, and it needs to be up against a wall (within a couple inches.
FINAL VERDICT:
- It's [no longer] okay for its intended purpose, and I'd look elsewhere if I was to do it over again. Negatives offset any positives.
After using it every day for 10 years, I discovered that every once in a while, you should give the Primo some maintenance. Duh.
1. Clean it every 3 months or so. Turn off the cooler and remove all water from the cooling tank, then pull out the white, plastic piece that sits in the tank, and wash all surfaces with a little vinegar and water. I don't recommend using bleach. It's tough to get rid of the bleach taste! If you never clean your water cooler, mold can collect on the inside tank surfaces. Not good.
2. If the water flow gets noticeably slower, get one of those 4" "toothpicks" and insert it up the nozzle where the water comes out. Put it up as far as it can go. Do this a few times and you should get the faster flow back. I think every once in a while, some foreign dirt will get lodged in the flow system.
3. If you're not going to use the Primo for hot water, don't turn on that switch. Still, every once in a while, pour out water from the hot and warm channels. You don't want water to just sit there forever.