Hot and Cold Water Dispenser Rental for Your Home: What's Included as Tea Season Starts

When the rain settles in over the Lower Mainland, the kettle starts working overtime. Morning tea, an afternoon cup of instant soup, oatmeal for the kids, a hot drink after a soggy dog walk. A hot and cold water dispenser at home puts both on tap: cold water for everyday drinking and hot water for all the cozy stuff, without waiting on the kettle every time.

If you've been thinking about one, renting is the easiest way to try it. Here's what a home dispenser rental from Taj Water includes, how it works with 5-gallon jug delivery, and a few tips for setting it up so it fits your kitchen and your routine.

Why a hot and cold dispenser makes sense in fall and winter

In summer, a water cooler is mostly about cold water. In the darker months, the hot side earns its spot on the counter:

• Tea, coffee and hot chocolate: hot water is ready when you are, which helps on busy school mornings.
• Quick meals: instant noodles, oatmeal, soup cups and couscous all start with hot water.
• Fewer kettle runs: handy for home offices where you're making drinks all day.
• Cold water still on tap: the family keeps drinking water even when nobody feels like a cold glass from the fridge.

Every drinking water jug we bring is 5-gallon purified water, delivered from our Port Coquitlam facility on our own local routes.

What's included when you rent a dispenser

Every Taj Water dispenser rental includes three things:

1. The dispenser itself, delivered with your water.
2. Free maintenance for as long as you rent.
3. Free service swaps. If the machine has a problem, let us know and we'll bring you a working unit on your next delivery. The broken one gets serviced off-site, so you're not left without water while it's being fixed.

There are no repair fees and no surprise costs. You can see the current rental options and monthly pricing on our dispensers page.

Renting vs owning a home water cooler

Plenty of families own a cooler, and that's fine. You can absolutely use your own machine with our jug delivery. Renting tends to suit you better if:

• You want to try one first. Not sure a cooler will get used? Renting is a low-commitment way to find out.
• You don't want to deal with repairs. Hot and cold units have heating and cooling parts that can wear out. With a rental, that's our job.
• Your needs might change. Moving, renovating or adding a home office? Rentals adjust with you, with no long-term lock-in.

If you're comparing the two for a workplace instead, our post on office water dispenser rental vs buying goes through the business side.

How it works with 5-gallon jug delivery

A dispenser rental and your water arrive together. Setting it up takes three steps:

1. Choose your dispenser on the dispensers page.
2. Add 5-gallon purified water jugs to your order from our products page.
3. We deliver everything together and take it from there.

After that, your jugs come on the schedule you pick: weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. There are no long-term contracts, and you can pause, skip or change deliveries anytime. Your jugs are reusable. On each delivery we swap your empties for full ones, and there's a refundable bottle deposit on your first order. You can read more about how our 5-gallon purified and distilled water works.

Not sure how many jugs to start with? Our guide on how many 5-gallon jugs you need per month has household ranges and tips for picking a schedule. Fall and winter often shift the numbers a little, since the hot side gets used for drinks and cooking as well as plain drinking water.

Setting up a dispenser at home: a quick checklist

A few minutes of planning makes the dispenser easier to live with.

Pick the right spot

• Near an outlet, so you're not running an extension cord across the kitchen.
• On a level floor, with a little space behind the unit for air to move.
• Out of direct sun and away from heaters, the oven and the dishwasher vent.
• Somewhere you can reach easily to change a jug. A full 5-gallon jug is heavy, so avoid tight corners.

Think about kids and pets

• Many hot and cold units have a safety catch on the hot tap. If yours does, keep it engaged and show older kids how it works.
• Place the unit where it won't get bumped by a running dog or a stroller.
• Teach little ones to use the cold tap only, and keep hot water duty with the grown-ups.

Keep a spare jug handy

• Store a full jug in a cool, shaded spot, like a pantry floor or a garage shelf away from chemicals and fuel.
• A spare means you're never caught empty between deliveries, and it doubles as part of your household's storm-season water supply. Our emergency drinking water storage guide has more on that.

Add a few extras

• Paper cups are useful when you have guests over for the holidays. You can add cups and accessories to your water order with no extra shipping fees and no minimum order.

Simple habits that keep your dispenser working well

Maintenance is covered with a rental, but a few everyday habits help:

• Empty and wipe the drip tray every week or so.
• Wipe the taps and the area around the jug when you change a bottle.
• Wash your hands before handling a new jug, and avoid touching the cap area.
• Let us know early if something seems off, like a slow tap, an odd noise, or a hot side that isn't heating. We'll swap the unit on your next delivery.

Purified or distilled for your dispenser?

For drinking, tea and coffee at home, choose 5-gallon purified water. That's what most households put in their cooler.

We also deliver 5-gallon distilled water, but it's meant for things like steam irons, steamers, small appliances and automotive batteries rather than everyday drinking. If you want distilled for a household appliance, you can add a jug or two to the same delivery.

Who we deliver to

We run our own delivery routes from Port Coquitlam to homes across 14 Lower Mainland cities, from family homes on Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam to townhouses in Port Moody and condos in Burnaby. We also serve Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Surrey, Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Langley.

Order today and we can usually deliver this week, with next-day slots often available in most of our service area. Give us a call to confirm timing for your address.

FAQ

What does a home water dispenser rental include?

Every rental includes the dispenser, free maintenance and free service swaps. If it stops working, we'll bring a working unit on your next delivery at no extra cost.

Can I add a dispenser to my first water order?

Yes. Add a dispenser rental and your 5-gallon purified water jugs to the same order, and we'll deliver them together.

Do I have to sign a long-term contract?

No. There are no long-term contracts. You can pause, skip or change your delivery schedule anytime.

Can I use my own water cooler with your jugs?

Yes. If you already own a cooler that takes 5-gallon jugs, you can just order water and pick a delivery schedule.

Should I put distilled water in my dispenser for drinking?

For drinking, tea and coffee, go with our 5-gallon purified water. Distilled water is better suited to appliances such as steam irons and steamers, and to automotive batteries.

How much does it cost?

It depends on which dispenser you choose and how many jugs you need. Current rental and water pricing is shown on our products page, and you can check the FAQ or contact us if you have questions.

How soon can I get a dispenser delivered?

Usually within the week, with next-day slots often available in most areas. Call us to confirm timing for your neighbourhood.

Ready for hot water on tap this fall?

Pick a hot and cold dispenser rental, add your 5-gallon purified water jugs, and we'll bring everything to your door on a schedule that suits your household. Browse dispensers or start your order today.

Have questions about which setup fits your home? Get in touch or call us at (778) 504-7880. You'll talk to a real person on our local team.