A kitchen countertop water dispenser allows you to easily access clean and filtered water. Just like any other appliance however, it is important to maintain the dispenser so that it works well and provides tasty water.
Tips on how to keep your countertop water dispenser in top condition
The reservoirs are the main parts of the countertop water dispenser that need regular cleaning. Every month at least once, clean up those reservoirs holding the hot and cold tap waters so that no minerals or bacteria build up on them. You start by removing all plugs from the device and draining both cold and hot taps’ reservoirs before dismantling them for washing using warm suds. Eliminate any dirtiness or encrustation with a long bottle scrubber. Rinse adequately ahead of reinserting them back into their places.
Remember to change your filters as directed by the manufacturer. In most cases, users can easily remove and replace these filters when necessary. When there is less flow rate through the carbon filter in your dispenser or taste changes, it is time for its replacement. For the reverse filter type, replace the sediment filter first. If there is a slow flow, move onto the carbon filter and
Over time, mineral deposits from hard tap water can clog the nozzles on a cooler or dispenser head. Soak them in alcohol monthly and scrub thoroughly so that all particles are cleared from each space within the nozzle. Loosen all hold below the faucets and pull off spray heads altogether. Supply equal parts of water and white vinegar after removing deposits. For severe stains, lemon juice should be used in place of vinegar. Apply it using an old toothbrush. Rinse carefully, then dip them into a solution containing 2 tbsp bleach per 1 quart of water for five minutes before rinsing again. Let air dry completely before reattaching nozzles.
Every week, examine beneath your cooler and clean the drips right away. The plate should be removed and washed under very hot soapsuds, then soaked for about five minutes in one cup of water with half a tablespoon of bleach dissolved inside it aimed at deep cleaning purposes; furthermore, this should be left to dry entirely before placing back underneath the machine.
To maintain the peak looks of your dispenser, regularly wipe down its outer surfaces using the softest cloth you can find, which is slightly moistened with some mild liquid cleaner that you are sure will not peel off paint from its surface or leave scratch marks on its outer layer thereby tarnishing stainless steel feel.
When winter comes, if you have your dispenser against an outside wall where temperatures dip below freezing, there are measures you can take to keep its water lines from freezing. Using insulating or heating tape around supply lines can help with this. Also, if freezing weather is expected when away, shut off and thoroughly drain the dispenser.
Closing
Through regular cleaning of your countertop water cooler, you will maintain its reliability over the years. Good maintenance helps improve the tape as the water flow extends that machine’s lifespan. With a bit of attention, however, your cooler/dispenser can provide cool drinking water whenever required.
