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Top 10 Bottom-Load Water Dispensers in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser
Direct answer

The Avalon A4 is the best bottom-load water dispenser: hot, cold and cool water from 3 to 5 gallon jugs for $199.99. The Avalon A3F ($199.99, filters and a 3-gallon bottle included) is the best value, and the Brio Moderna 720 Ice adds up to 24.6 lbs of ice per day.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser$199.99A three-temperature bottom loader at the lowest price on this list
2Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler$449.99Adjustable temperatures, a digital clock and ozone self-cleaning
3Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler$299.99A self-cleaning Avalon in black or white
4Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler$399.99Touch controls plus ozone self-cleaning
5Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler$199.99Filling the included bottle with tap water and filtering it
6Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler$1,099.99Hot water, cold water and ice from one bottom-load cooler
7Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler$329.99A quiet cooler for a bedroom, nursery or small office
8Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker$329.99Ice and hot and cold water at a mid-range price
9Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler$299.99A tri-temp stainless cooler with a night light and big drip tray
10Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler$589.99Filling tall bottles and pitchers fast

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser
Best value
Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler
Best self-cleaning
Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler
Best with ice
Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler
Quietest
Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler

The ranking

1

Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser

Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser
Answrs VerdictThe best bottom-load water dispenser for most homes and offices.
Price: $199.99Temperatures: Hot, cold and cool waterBottles: Fits standard 3 to 5 gallon jugsWarranty: 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty

The Avalon A4 pours hot, cold and cool water, fits standard 3 to 5 gallon jugs and costs $199.99 on Avalon’s store, with a 1-year limited warranty.

Go ifA three-temperature bottom loader at the lowest price on this list
Skip ifYou want a self-cleaning cycle
Why #1 over #2: It gives three temperatures for $199.99, versus $449.99 for the Brio Moderna 720.
2

Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler

Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe best self-cleaning upgrade.
Price: $449.99Model: CLBL720SCTemperatures: Hot, cold or ambient, each with 3 adjustable levelsSelf-cleaning: Ozone cycle sanitizes the tank and lines with no chemicalsBottles: 3- and 5-gallon

The Brio Moderna 720 (CLBL720SC) serves hot, cold or ambient water, each with 3 adjustable levels, and runs an ozone cycle that sanitizes the tank and lines with no chemicals. It takes 3- and 5-gallon bottles and sells for $449.99.

Go ifAdjustable temperatures, a digital clock and ozone self-cleaning
Skip ifYou want to spend under $300
Why #2 over #3: It adds adjustable temperatures and a room-temperature tap the A6 lacks.
3

Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler

Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe self-cleaning Avalon.
Price: $299.99Temperatures: Hot and cold waterBottles: Fits standard 3 to 5 gallon jugsColors: Black or white

The Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning serves hot and cold water from standard 3 to 5 gallon jugs, comes in black or white and costs $299.99.

Go ifA self-cleaning Avalon in black or white
Skip ifYou want a room-temperature tap
Why #3 over #4: It costs $299.99, versus $399.99 for the A14.
4

Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler

Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe touch-control pick.
Price: $399.99Temperatures: Hot, cold and cool waterSelf-cleaning: Ozone functionControls: Electric touchColors: Grey or black

The Avalon A14 adds electric touch controls and an ozone self-cleaning function to hot, cold and cool water, in grey or black, for $399.99.

Go ifTouch controls plus ozone self-cleaning
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #4 over #5: It adds ozone self-cleaning, which the A3F does not list.
5

Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler

Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe best value: filters and a bottle in the box.
Price: $199.99Temperatures: Hot, cold and cool waterBottle: 3-gallon bottle includedFiltration: NSF certified dual filtration (A4FILTER and A5FILTER), first set included

The Avalon A3F comes with a 3-gallon bottle and its first set of NSF certified dual filters (A4FILTER and A5FILTER), so you fill it with tap water. It pours hot, cold and cool water for $199.99.

Go ifFilling the included bottle with tap water and filtering it
Skip ifYou buy delivered 5-gallon bottles
Why #5 over #6: It costs $199.99, versus $1,099.99 for the Brio Moderna 720 Ice.
6

Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler

Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe best bottom loader with ice.
Price: $1,099.99Model: CLBL720SCICIce: Up to 24.6 lbs of bullet ice per daySelf-cleaning: UV sanitizes the cold water tankDispense height: 10.5 in

The Brio Moderna 720 Ice (CLBL720SCIC) makes up to 24.6 lbs of bullet ice per day, sanitizes its cold tank with UV and has a 10.5-inch dispense height. It costs $1,099.99.

Go ifHot water, cold water and ice from one bottom-load cooler
Skip ifYou only need water
Why #6 over #7: It adds ice, which the Brio 520 does not make.
7

Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler

Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe quietest pick.
Price: $329.99Model: CLBL520SCBLKNoise: 50 dB or lessWeight: 32.2 lbsSelf-cleaning: UV, chemical-free

The Brio 520 in black stainless (CLBL520SCBLK) runs at 50 dB or less, weighs 32.2 lbs and cleans itself with UV. It costs $329.99.

Go ifA quiet cooler for a bedroom, nursery or small office
Skip ifYou want a digital display
Why #7 over #8: It adds a room-temperature tap and UV self-cleaning that the Costway does not list.
8

Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker

Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker
Answrs VerdictThe budget ice-maker pick.
Price: $329.99Ice: Up to 33 lbs per dayCold water: Below 47°FHot water: 190°F to 203°FDimensions: 12.5 x 14 x 35.5 in

The Costway 3-in-1 makes up to 33 lbs of ice per day, pours cold water below 47°F and hot water from 190°F to 203°F, and measures 12.5 x 14 x 35.5 in. It costs $329.99 on Costway’s store.

Go ifIce and hot and cold water at a mid-range price
Skip ifYou want a room-temperature tap
Why #8 over #9: It makes ice, which the Brio 430 does not.
9

Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler

Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe simple tri-temp Brio.
Price: $299.99Model: CLBL430SCTemperatures: Hot, cold or room temperatureNoise: 55 dB or lessDispense height: 10.5 in

The Brio 430 (CLBL430SC) pours hot, cold or room-temperature water, runs at 55 dB or less and has a 10.5-inch dispense height, for $299.99.

Go ifA tri-temp stainless cooler with a night light and big drip tray
Skip ifYou want self-cleaning
Why #9 over #10: It costs $299.99, versus $589.99 for the Brio 745.
10

Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler

Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler
Answrs VerdictThe tallest dispense height.
Price: $589.99Model: CLBL745SCDispense height: 13.5 inFast dispense: Fills a 16 oz glass in under 10 secondsSelf-cleaning: UV, chemical-free

The Brio 745 (CLBL745SC) has a 13.5-inch dispense height, fills a 16 oz glass in under 10 seconds and cleans itself with UV. It costs $589.99.

Go ifFilling tall bottles and pitchers fast
Skip ifYou use 3-gallon bottles

How we ranked these

We ranked each dispenser on its temperature options, self-cleaning and extras like ice, then on its price on the maker’s own store. Every spec and price comes from the maker’s own product page. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best bottom-load water dispenser?

The Avalon A4: hot, cold and cool water from standard 3 to 5 gallon jugs for $199.99 on Avalon’s store.

What is the best value bottom-load water dispenser?

The Avalon A3F, at $199.99 with a 3-gallon bottle and its first set of NSF certified dual filters included.

Which bottom-load water dispenser makes ice?

The Brio Moderna 720 Ice makes up to 24.6 lbs of bullet ice per day ($1,099.99); the Costway 3-in-1 makes up to 33 lbs per day ($329.99).

Which bottom-load water cooler is the quietest?

The Brio 520 runs at 50 dB or less, per Brio.

Price on the maker’s own store at a glance

Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser$199.99
Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler$199.99
Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler$299.99
Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler$299.99
Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler$329.99
Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker$329.99
Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler$399.99
Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler$449.99
Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler$589.99
Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler$1,099.99
Price on the maker’s own store, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.