Cleaning & Care
Do Self-Cleaning Water Dispensers Really Work?
Do self-cleaning water dispensers work? They run a built-in cycle the brand describes, but your manual still sets the routine for spouts, trays and filters.
Cleaning & Care
How to clean, self-clean and maintain a water dispenser, plus cleaning kits and quick fixes for leaks.
Cleaning & CareHow Often Should You Clean a Water Dispenser?
How often to clean a water dispenser? Makers set different routines, so check your manual first, then follow a simple weekly and deeper-clean schedule.
Cleaning & CareAvalon Water Dispenser Cleaning: How to Clean It
Avalon water dispenser cleaning for jug coolers and bottleless units, with clear steps, cleaner tips and the filter timing Avalon recommends.
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Bottom-Loading Water Dispenser Cleaning, Step by Step
Learn how to clean a bottom-loading water dispenser, covering the cabinet, intake, drip tray and reservoir, with cleaning steps that follow your manual.
Cleaning & CareHow to Clean a Primo Water Dispenser
How to clean a Primo water dispenser: find your model number, follow your manual, then clean the jug area, spigots, drip tray and reservoir in the right order.
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How to Clean a Water Dispenser, Step by Step
Learn how to clean a water dispenser step by step: unplug it, drain it, clean the reservoir and taps, rinse well, dry it and follow your manual.
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Self-Cleaning vs Regular Water Dispensers
Self-cleaning vs regular water dispenser, compared on the clean cycle, the upkeep you still do, lighting and cost, using a Brio 520 and a standard Brio.
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Water Cooler Cleaning Kits: What to Buy and Skip
Learn what a water cooler cleaning kit holds, what to look for and what to skip, with notes on cleaners, brushes and following your manual closely.
Cleaning & CareWater Cooler Leaking? What to Check
Water cooler leaking? Unplug the unit first, then check the jug, cap, seal, drip tray, spout and hose fittings in order before you contact the maker.