The question whether to purchase or rent a water cooler can be answered when you look at the available options. If you go with a bottled water cooler, it may be economical to rent one with a service agreement. Replacing the bottles and ensuring no mess at all times, make renting a better option if you don’t have the time to do so yourself. If however, you look at a fountain water cooler which plugs into the existing water supply and drain system it will not be necessary to refill the bottles. There will be a constant supply of water and as such it makes more sense to purchase a fountain water cooler. There will be instances where the water cooler cannot be plugged into the water supply and drain system and if you then have to get a bottled water cooler, it will be best to select either the Scotsman or the ELKAY models which have minimum maintenance and will last for years to come.

Studies have shown that workers are more productive and don’t complain as often about tiredness and headaches in offices where water cooler systems have been installed. Toxin build-up in the body can cause fatigue, irritability, tiredness, headaches, and overall poor health. Water is essential to flush out toxins and as such more and more companies now install water cooler systems in the workplace to promote overall health. It isn’t always possible for the workers to have bottles of water standing around on their tables or workspaces and as such giving them access to clean, filtered and cool water through water cooler systems will not only improve their health, but also the overall productivity level in the company. Instead of running out to purchase water or soda, the employees can take a few steps to the water cooler systems at the workplace to quench their thirst.