When deciding on which water company you will use for your office water cooler or home water cooler, there are various things that one should take into consideration, not just the price.
There are many water companies in London and the rest of the UK that will offer you various types of water coolers and other supplies. They will also all promise the earth, but how can you be sure that they will live up to their commitments?
How to Select a Water Cooler
Of course the size, type and style of water cooler is important, as it has to fit in with your home or office decor, and must not take up too much space. The water cooler must also be easy to use, look good, be hygienic and serve enough water every 24 hours to fulfil all the needs for which it is being bought.
There are, however, other factors to keep in mind when investing in a water cooler, such as:
Reputation
Do your research and ensure that the water company from which you are going to purchase or hire your water cooler has an excellent reputation. Speak to friends or other businesses and find out who they use and recommend. Which company is reputed to be the best in your area?
Accreditation
Check that the water company that you choose is accredited with a reputable association that governs the quality and standards of water, such as the British Water Cooler Association (BWCA) or the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)
Environmentally Friendly
Check that the company that you choose has a good environmental policy and actively seek to reduce their carbon footprint by using environmentally friendly materials and recycles wherever possible.
Quality Products
Is the water company that you have chosen known for producing top-of-the-line, quality, and high-tech water coolers? Is the quality of their water good and beyond reproach?
Service
What is the after-sales and delivery service like? Remember that when you buy a water cooler it does not end there, especially if you are intending investing in a bottled water cooler.
