When it comes to home appliances, we often think about fridges, cookers and hobs, and air-conditioners. But in recent years, the nifty water dispenser has grown in popularity amongst many households as an elevated alternative to tap water. But with so many water dispensers in the market, how would you know which would be the best to keep you refreshed and hydrated all day?
From tankless models to instant hot water dispensers, here are the best 7 water dispensers in Singapore.
1. Wells The One – Chic with a “hidden” tank
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Since the dawn of our home features, we’ve come across many homes that proudly display their Wells The One water dispenser. The obelisk-looking tower eschews many preconceived notions about water dispensers, mainly how they have to be bulky appliances that occupy half of your countertop space. It also comes in various colours like dark brown, white, red, pink, and mint to match almost all interior design themes.
Aesthetics aside, The One also packs a punch within its sleek exterior. It automatically sterilises its pipes every 3 days and drains all the water if left unused for more than 24 hours, ensuring that you’re drinking the freshest H2O. It can also dispense water in 8 different temperatures with options for baby formula included.
However, owning The One is a big commitment, as you’ll have to drill a hole in your countertop for it to be installed, as the filtration system is meant to be hidden underneath the water dispenser.
Temperature options: 6°C, 27°C, 36.5°C, 50°C, 70°C, 85°C
Capacity: Connected directly to the water source
Price: From $2,680
Get the Wells The One here
2. Cosmo Quantum – Instant alkaline water
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If you’re someone who believes in the benefits of alkaline water, then the Cosmo Quantum might be the water dispenser for you. It can instantly dispense purified alkaline water at your desired temperature at the touch of a button, so you have no excuse not to stay hydrated.
The Cosmo Quantum is also a tankless water dispenser, instead sending water pulled from the pipes through 6 stages of filtration and directly into your glass or water bottle. This also means you won’t have to worry about microorganisms and other gunk building up in the tank over time.
Temperature options: 3ºC-10ºC, 30ºC-45 ºC, 40ºC-94ºC, 85ºC-96ºC
Capacity: Connected directly to the water source
Price: From $1,599
Get the Cosmo Quantum here
3. AmGlow Contour 7 – Shaped like a faucet
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There’s something so intrinsically natural about drinking water from a tap. But if you’re not confident in the quality of tap water – although Singapore’s tap water is safe by all standards – you can still mimic this feeling with the AmGlow Contour 7, a water dispenser that looks like a sleek faucet.
The AmGlow Contour 7 uses 4 filters – sediment, activated carbon, carbon block, and post-carbon – to ensure that the water that reaches your lips is pure and good to drink. Its design and small footprint also make it easy to install anywhere on your countertop. This, however, means it comes with a caveat that it has to be built into your countertop like The One.
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All the controls for the dispenser are placed at the top of the faucet, and each option is clearly labelled, so there’s no confusion about the temperature of water you’re going to get. One thing to note is that the fixed height of the water dispenser means that it’ll be tricky to get your super-tall Hydroflasks filled up to the brim before you head out.
Temperature options: 45°C, 60°C, 85°C, 95°C
Capacity: Connected directly to the water source
Price: From $1,890
Get the AmGlow Contour 7 here
4. Sterra 7 Tankless Water Purifier – Tankless with auto sterilisation
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One concern that many water dispensers might face is a leakage problem as wear and tear occurs. The Sterra 7 Tankless Water Purifier was designed specifically to combat this problem, with a patented technology that ensures the water dispenser will not be leaking water on your countertop anytime soon. They’re so confident that they also have a leak-proof guarantee.
When it comes to day-to-day use, the Sterra 7 is a fuss-free water dispenser on the outside, but it packs a punch on the inside. The water you’ll drink from it has undergone an 8-stage filtration process that removes impurities from odour to rust. It also has 6 different temperature settings from cold water.
Temperature options: 4°C, 15°C, 25°C, 50°C, 70,°C, 87°C
Capacity: Connected directly to the water source
Price: From $1,799
Get the Sterra 7 here
5. Tomal FreshDew – Can be wall-mounted
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For those with little countertop space, one way to still have a water dispenser in your kitchen is to get a wall-mountable model like the Tomal FreshDew. It sports a slim profile and is tankless, allowing you to place it anywhere you please. The glass display adds a touch of elegance to the water dispenser compared to the plastic models on sale everywhere else.
Inside that svelte exterior is a series of 3 cartridges that will filter out any sediment, chlorine, finer particles, bacteria, parasites, and pesticides. There is a fourth cartridge as well to add back antioxidants and help balance the water to a mild alkaline level.
Temperature options: Hot & ambient temperatures
Capacity: Connected directly to the water source
Price: From $2,199
Get the Tomal FreshDew here
6. Novita Instant Hot Water Dispenser – Hot water in 1 second
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Gone are the days of waiting for a kettle to boil. The Novita Instant Hot Water Dispenser can fill your cup with 90°C water in just 1 second. It can also dispense water at 4 other temperatures, including 25°C, 40°C, 60°C, and 80°C. You can also rest assured that all the water, no matter what temperature, has been purified by a 5-stage filtration process.
The portable tank inside the water dispenser can be filled up to 4.6 litres, so you can place it in your living room or your kitchen counter without needing it to be piped up to your water source.
Temperature options: 25°C, 40°C, 60°C, 80°C, and 90°C
Capacity: 4.6 litres
Price: $499 (U.P. $699)
Get the Novita Instant Hot Water Dispenser here
7. Livingcare Onyx Water Purifier – Built-in electrolyser
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You’re not alone if you have doubts and concerns about the cleanliness of a water dispenser. To make things easier for you and me, Livingcare’s Onyx Water Purifier has a built-in electrolyser to facilitate the cleaning and sterilisation of its pipes and other interior parts. The surface of the Onyx is also coated with an antimicrobial coating for additional prevention against nasty germs and bacteria.
But all that aside, the Onyx is also a water dispenser that can carry its own weight. Inside its slim chassis are 2 filters that run the water through a 6-stage filtration system. It can also dispense water in multiple temperatures from cold to 97°C.
Temperature options: Cold, Ambient, 50°C, 75°C, and 97°C
Capacity: Connected directly to the water source
Price: $3,080
Get the Livingcare Onyx Water Purifier here
Best water dispensers in Singapore
Many of these water dispensers might seem like a hefty upfront investment at first glance. But if you’re constantly drinking your 8 cups of water a day, you’ll quickly find that having a water dispenser that can instantly quench your thirst will be so helpful, especially if you come from a household that used to boil water before filling your water jugs.
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Cover image adapted from: AmGlow, Tomal, Wells
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