Top 10 Bottom-Load Water Dispensers in 2027
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
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser | $199.99 | A three-temperature bottom loader at the lowest price on this list |
| 2 | Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler | $449.99 | Adjustable temperatures, a digital clock and ozone self-cleaning |
| 3 | Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler | $299.99 | A self-cleaning Avalon in black or white |
| 4 | Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler | $399.99 | Touch controls plus ozone self-cleaning |
| 5 | Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler | $199.99 | Filling the included bottle with tap water and filtering it |
| 6 | Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler | $1,099.99 | Hot water, cold water and ice from one bottom-load cooler |
| 7 | Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler | $329.99 | A quiet cooler for a bedroom, nursery or small office |
| 8 | Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker | $329.99 | Ice and hot and cold water at a mid-range price |
| 9 | Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler | $299.99 | A tri-temp stainless cooler with a night light and big drip tray |
| 10 | Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler | $589.99 | Filling tall bottles and pitchers fast |
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The ranking
Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser
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.
Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler
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.
Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler
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.
Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler
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.
Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler
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.
Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler
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.
Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler
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.
Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker
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.
Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler
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.
Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler
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.
How we ranked these
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
Official sites
- Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Dispenser · avalonh2o.com
- Brio Moderna 720 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler · briowater.com
- Avalon A6 Self-Cleaning Bottom Loading Water Cooler · avalonh2o.com
- Avalon A14 Bottom Loading Water Cooler · avalonh2o.com
- Avalon A3F Filtered Bottom Loading Water Cooler · avalonh2o.com
- Brio Moderna 720 Ice Bottom Load Water Cooler · briowater.com
- Brio 520 Black Stainless Bottom Load Water Cooler · briowater.com
- Costway 3-in-1 Bottom Loading Water Cooler with Ice Maker · costway.com
- Brio 430 Bottom Load Water Cooler · briowater.com
- Brio 745 Self-Cleaning Bottom Load Water Cooler · briowater.com
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