Feature Spotlight: How Self-Cleaning Water Dispensers Work

Feature Spotlight: How Self-Cleaning Water Dispensers Work

Making sure that everyone in your household has access to clean water is important. After all, you want to protect your loved ones from harmful bacteria so they can stay healthy and well hydrated. You might use a bottled water cooler to ensure that refreshing water is always available, but many water dispensers require regular cleaning. Self-sterilizing water dispensers are a smart alternative that cuts down on maintenance time while protecting your health.

What Are Self-Cleaning Water Dispensers?

Just like their name suggests, self-cleaning water dispensers are built to sanitize the cold water tank continuously. These water dispensers run regular cleaning cycles to ensure that your cold water tank is free of contaminants. Whether you use a water delivery service or refill bottles at a store, self-cleaning water coolers prevent bacteria from growing in the cold water tank and making your family sick.

How Brio Self-Cleaning Water Dispensers Work

Brio self-cleaning, bottom-load water dispensers are designed with user convenience in mind. Thanks to the bottom-loading cabinet, there's no need to break your back every time you refill the water. Automatic self-cleaning cycles also ensure that you spend less time cleaning your machine and more time focusing on your friends and family. While all self-cleaning water dispensers are designed to do the same thing, they use different methods for cleaning.

UV Cleaning

Water dispensers that use UV cleaning technology rely on ultraviolet light to prevent bacteria from forming in the cold water tank. UV lights offer a proven way to safely and effectively kill bacteria in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals and offices. This same technology keeps water dispensers clean by running on an automated schedule. For example, most Brio self-cleaning water dispensers run a cycle with 40 minutes of UV disinfection followed by 140 minutes of downtime. You can dispense water from the machine even when the automatic cleaning cycle is running.

Ozone Cleaning

Ozone cleaning cycles use air, water, and electricity to create an ozone solution that effectively kills bacteria and prevents biofilm without leaving residue behind. Like UV cleaning, ozone cleaning doesn't use dyes, fragrances, or harmful chemicals. This technique has been used for more than 100 years and is completely safe. Whether you should choose an ozone or UV-based system depends on your personal preferences and budget, but either option provides safe drinking water.

A Note About Cleaning Needs

It's important to remember that the self-cleaning features on Brio water dispensers are designed to ensure that your cold water tank is free of bacteria and biofilms. These features do not clean dispenser controls, spouts, or bottle probes, or the water in the bottle itself. You should clean these parts with a soft, damp cloth whenever you change your water bottle. Unit reservoirs also need to be cleaned every three to four months to prevent hard water deposits and stains. Check your Brio self-cleaning water dispenser manual for detailed instructions.

Investing in a Self-Cleaning Water Dispenser

You want your loved ones to have 24/7 access to clean, healthy water. Buying the best self-cleaning water dispenser is an easy way to ensure they do. But how do you know if you're buying the best water cooler? The answer is simple:

  • Know your space constraints
  • Make a list of special features you want
  • Look for a bottom-loading model to prevent physical strain
  • Read consumer reviews
  • Buy from a recognized brand  

Water dispensers are available online and at brick-and-mortar retailers. No matter where you buy your water cooler, fill out any included registration cards. Reliable brands offer warranties that will replace your water cooler if it has defective parts or the system fails. It's best to avoid buying a used water dispenser, which may not work properly and won't be under warranty.

Enjoying Clean, Healthy Water with Brio

Maybe you're saving to invest in a water filtration system, but until then, you want access to clean, filtered water for drinking and cooking. Investing in a self-cleaning Brio water dispenser is a great way to ensure that clean water is available on demand. With Brio, you can refill water bottles yourself at a store or arrange for water delivery service from a local vendor. Whichever method you choose, you can count on your self-cleaning dispenser to provide reliable service around the clock. Most Brio dispensers have settings for hot, cold, and room-temperature water to ensure maximum convenience.

Brio was founded with the wellness of customers in mind. We're proud to help minimize environmental impacts by cutting down on the number of single-use water bottles your family buys. Check out our self-cleaning water dispensers to discover the right model for your needs. You'll find a variety of options that fit your budget while offering the best in clean, healthy drinking water.

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