What Is The UK’s Best Hot Water Dispenser?
In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best hot water dispensers. We’ve compared capacity, features, ease of use and cost to give you our top recommendations.
Hot Water Dispenser Reviews
Hot Water Dispenser Buyer’s Guide
The perfect cup of tea or coffee is an essential part of almost everyone’s day, but many of us don’t have the time (or commitment) to stand around waiting for the kettle to boil. And let’s not forget that there’s nothing worse than filling the kettle not quite enough, and having to start all over again.
Investing in a hot water dispenser means there’s no need to stand around waiting for the kettle. They dispense hot water almost instantly, often in a variety of temperatures. Hot water dispensers are perfect for offices, functions or even just to have in the kitchen, and can save you money on your electricity and water bills.
But the best hot water dispenser can be a little tricky to find, with a range of models on the market. Check out this buyer’s guide to help you find the best one cup hot water dispenser for you.
Time to Boil
Hot water dispensers will dispense hot water instantly, but some take longer to boil water than others. From a few minutes to just a few seconds, a hot water dispenser with a speedy boiling time is best, otherwise you may as well just have a kettle!
Energy Efficiency
Most hot water dispensers are more energy efficient than kettles, as they can boil and dispense just a single mug of water at one time which will save you energy that you would have spent boiling an entire kettle. Look for one that allows you to select the temperature and number of cups you’d like to boil.
Capacity
The capacity of hot water dispensers can range from 1L, to 5L and more. Busy offices will prefer larger dispensers, while families can get away with something smaller. Remember that just because the hot water dispenser has a large capacity, doesn’t mean it’s not as energy efficient. Most will just boil as much water as you need, leaving the rest of the water cool.
Ease of Use
Hot water dispensers are designed to be easy to use, often with LCD displays and one-touch operation. They are perfect for those who struggle to lift and use a kettle. Look for one with simple features if you’re worried about ease of use.
Temperature Options
The best hot water dispenser will have a range of temperature options, making them perfect for different types of tea. Most people struggle to drink boiling hot tea, so if you want a drink that’s warm without burning your mouth, select a cooler setting. This is also ideal for hot water bottles, where boiling water can damage the case.
FAQ
How to descale a hot water dispenser?
Some hot water dispensers will come with limescale filter which will reduce the amount of limescale that builds in the kettle and gets poured into your hot drink. However, it’s still important that even if you have a filter, you still descale you hot water dispenser regularly.
Fill your water dispenser to the max level and place a cup on the drip tray. Press the start button and wait for a cup of water to be dispensed. Then, put the descaling solution into the water and press the start button again. Continue to dispense the water with the descaling solution in it, until the tank is at the minimum mark. Then, open the lid and remove the leftover water. Finally, rinse the dispenser by washing it out with clean water.