DIY water cooler tap repair

In detail: DIY water cooler tap repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Coolers or water dispensers are becoming more and more popular every year, and such devices can be used both in office premises and in an apartment. The need for clean water will never decrease. Any equipment from time to time, regardless of quality and manufacturer, may become faulty. If the breakdown and malfunction are light, then the repair can be done by hand, without contacting service centers.

High-quality repairs can only be made if the reason is identified. Before disassembling the device for water purification, carefully read the instructions for the cooler, which indicates possible malfunctions and solutions.

There can be many reasons for the malfunction. Often there are those that can be eliminated fairly quickly. Let's take a look at them.

If dirt has accumulated in the cooler, then it will stop working - it will need cleaning.

First, the device is disconnected from the mains and the water bottle is removed.
The surface of the cooler should be thoroughly rinsed using ordinary dishwashing detergents. The work must be done carefully, especially in the place where the needle is located, on which the container for the liquid is put on.
Then they take up the pallet. It is thoroughly washed, rinsed.
All parts of the dispenser are wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Then all the elements of the device are returned to their places. Pour water into the bottle and drain a little through the faucet. This is necessary to flush the tap, as some detergent may remain in the tap.

Most often cause of malfunction is as follows:

The device is not connected to the mains.
We did not click on the "enable" button, which is located on the panel.

After carrying out the necessary operations, the indicator still does not light up, check the outlet itself. It's easy to do: take any electrical appliance and plug it in. If it does not start working either, the reason is a malfunction of the outlet itself: either replace it, or plug the cooler into a different outlet.

If the cooler does not start working in it, you will have to disassemble equipment:

Video (click to play).

We remove the panel on the rear panel, check the fuse is working. If necessary, insert a new element.
Again, nothing happened, which means that the reason is in the heating element. In this case, the malfunction can only be eliminated at the service center.

There are only two reasons for the appearance of such a malfunction:

When installing the bottle, they forgot to remove the label.
During operation, a plug of air appears in the tank, which does not allow the cooler to work efficiently. It is easy to eliminate the inoperative state of the installation: the dispenser is pumped until air bubbles appear in the water tank itself.

If the owners use the cooler correctly, follow the instructions, then, as a rule, such misunderstandings do not arise. In addition, checking the operation of the taps should be done every time the water in the bottle is changed.

If you notice that from the dispenser water spontaneously flows out, check the integrity of the container. Perhaps microcracks have appeared on it. You can eliminate this error yourself. To do this, remove the damaged bottle and replace with a new plastic container.

If liquid constantly leaks, dripping from the tap, then you cannot cope with the problem with your own hands: this malfunction can only be removed by the specialists of the service center.

Electronic coolers often suffer from this disease. This is due to the design of the equipment and technical capabilities.Cooling of one liter takes place in an hour, while the water temperature can be fifteen degrees below the ambient air.

The coolers do not have great performance capabilities. These devices do not belong to high-performance appliances... If you need colder water, then the cooler is installed in a cool room out of the sun.

The technical parameters of the coolers are to blame for the malfunction. In a standard device, no more than five liters of water can be heated in one hour. If the liquid is poured in a larger volume, then the cooler does not have time to heat the water.

This is not a breakdown of the device, it can be easily eliminated if the instructions for use are followed. But the presence of scale contributes to the fact that the water will not heat up quickly enough.

The cooler should be mechanically cleaned from time to time. The work is carried out depending on the model and recommendations.

Steps for disassembling the cooler:

Self-tapping screws are unscrewed from the back wall using a curly screwdriver. A tank with temperature sensors, in which the water is heated, is located at the top of the device.
On the right, a drain plug is rigidly attached through which water is drained. There is another plug on the left, which is removed to drain the cold water in the cooling system.
Taking the key number 15, you need to remove the rubber seal. Using a small curved screwdriver with a long enough handle, remove the 4 screws.
We dismantle the heating tank by cutting off the clamps from the branch pipe, and then all the pipes.
Then we are engaged in the removal of power wires, thermal sensors, ground wires with six screws.
If, after removing the tank, there is no paste on the seats, then you need to cover them with thermally conductive paste.
After that, we begin assembly, starting with the last removed part.

After completing the assembly, fill the system with water. We check how it flows. After that, it remains to connect the device to the network. If the indicator lights are working properly, then the problem has been fixed. You can watch the video in more detail about this operation.

Other troubles:

The cooler may fail if it was turned on when there was no water. Heating elements heat up and burn out.
The pump has failed. You need to connect the cooler to the network and check the operation of this element.
When installing the cooler, make sure that there is a distance of about 10 cm between the device and the wall. Otherwise, the device may quickly become unusable.

Use water with a low salt content, then scale will not appear soon.
Do not leave the cooler plugged in if it runs out of water.
Never disassemble the device yourself if the cooler has not expired the warranty period.

Coolers are widely used in offices, shops, hospitals and other public institutions due to their ability to quickly and efficiently provide a person with a glass of cold, hot or even carbonated water. The most functional part of this device from the user's point of view is the crane. It is about this element that will be discussed in this article.

Before considering the taps that are installed on the cooler, let's pay a little attention to the device itself:

Diagram of a conventional floor-standing water machine

As you can see from the given structure of the water machine, the taps are indeed exactly the part with which the person who decides to drink from the cooler contacts. Consequently, the requirements for it must be special.

There are several crane options:

Faucet for a pressure-type cooler

This is the simplest and most common design, which is found in about 70 percent of all coolers released.

The advantages of such a crane are as follows:

Low price... It is achieved thanks to an elementary device that does not include any expensive elements in its structure.
Simple application instructions... You just need to bring a cup or glass and push the trigger with its edge. Thus, one hand is enough for you to use devices of this design.

Using a pressure tap with your own hands

Advice: if children or elderly people live in the house, it is recommended to install boiling water scalding protection in the form of an additional activation lever or use it.
Otherwise, ease of use in this case can play a negative role, presenting the danger of getting a burn through inattention.

Interchangeability... If the faucet is out of order, then it will not be difficult for you to purchase a model suitable for replacement.

Advice: if you install the valve yourself, it is better to purchase a model with an internal pipe thread, since when installing it, you will not need to remove the front panel of the cooler, which will greatly simplify the task.

The main disadvantage of push-type structures is low practicality, due to the following reasons:

High loads on the functional part, which is responsible for pressing the silicone seal inside the device, which leads to its wear and deformation. This is especially true for taps working with hot water, since high temperatures significantly reduce the service life of their internal parts.

Deformation of the clamping part

Also, as a result of sharp and strong pressing, a crack may appear in the silicone seal itself.

Crack in the structure of the seal

Tip: To avoid the aforementioned problems, it is advisable to buy water taps that have a push rod made of polystyrene rather than plexiglass.
This is due to the fact that polystyrene has higher strength properties and will last much longer.

Example of two valves with different push rods

It is also worth noting that the models under consideration are located outside the dispenser, and this significantly increases the susceptibility to external mechanical influences associated with careless operation. This is especially true for children with their tireless energy and places of public use, where people may have a disdain for not their thing.

Lever type cooler valve valve

The main difference between this option and the previous one is that a second hand is required to operate it. That is, you bring a glass to one, and pull the lever on the other to pour water. On the one hand, such a system prevents burns, and on the other hand, it is less convenient. The rest of the characteristics are similar.

Dispenser with key taps

Here, more expressive differences are already observed, which primarily concern the fact that such products are located inside the cooler itself.

Thanks to this feature, the following characteristic features can be immediately distinguished:

Construction reliability... After all, all the most important elements are protected from external influences by the wall of the dispenser itself.
The complexity of the repair work, which include the analysis of the entire cooler.

But that's not all, since push-button samples, in turn, are divided into two more types according to the type of drive used:

Does not need a power supply, which allows you to get at least room temperature water in the event of an emergency shutdown of the light in the building;
Has a margin of safety for the number of clicks, since some elements are erased over time when they come into contact with each other;
Repaired in the event of a breakdown by replacing worn-out fragments

It does not work without being connected to the electrical network, but it should be noted right away that the cooler will not be able to fully function at the same time, providing cold or hot water;
Fully automates the operation process, making it simple and enjoyable, since it is enough to make one light press to activate the crane;
In the event of a malfunction, the entire unit changes;
High price

This is what a fully automated working panel of the cooler looks like.

So, we got acquainted with the most functional part of coolers - faucets. These elements have a high degree of wear, as they are subject to constant mechanical stress from users.

Of course, there are more reliable models, such as push-button ones with an electromagnetic drive, but their cost is also significantly different. Therefore, here the choice, first of all, is between a cheap but unreliable product or a reliable but expensive one. (See also How to choose a sink: features.) Image - DIY water cooler tap repair

Various models of faucets for coolers

The video in this article will provide your attention for additional consideration of materials that are directly related to the above information. Make your choice carefully.

DIY HotFrost cooler repair

Let's consider several cases of cooler repair, for example, let's take a cooler of the HotFrost802CE model.

This article is designed primarily for those people who have the necessary skills to work with electrical appliances, who are able to give an account of their actions themselves. After all, repairing a HotFrost cooler with your own hands is quite a serious matter. And he must be approached with all responsibility. For the rest, the inscription on the cooler “DO NOT OPEN”, which means “DO NOT OPEN” in Russian, should be the final phase in the repair of the cooler. There is no need to climb further. Trust the professionals better. Take your cooler to a repair shop where it will be brought back to life for you.

What to do if the cooler does not heat (does not boil) the water?

The photo shows that there are a total of three indicator lights. If shines yellow indicator, it means that the device is connected to the network. It always burns. Red indicator responsible for heating. It goes out when the water is heated to a temperature of 96 C, and, accordingly, is suitable for making hot drinks (tea, coffee). Green indicator signals the operation of the cooling system. As soon as the cold water temperature reaches +5 C, it turns off. But what if the red indicator is off and the water from the hot tap is cold?

If your cooler does not heat up the water and, at the same time, the heating indicator does not light up, as shown in this photo, then in 90% of cases the cooler has the following faults:

a) one of the temperature sensors (very rarely both come out at the same time)

b) defective Heating element of the heating tank

In order to repair any equipment yourself, including a water cooler, you need to stock up on a tool. So, for example, in our case, you will need the following tools:

b) 15 "open-end wrench

c) small Phillips screwdriver

you will also need plastic clamps necessary to tighten and seal the connections

In order to start the repair, you must first de-energize the device, then remove the bottle and drain all the water from it.

This is the rear view of the HotFrost cooler

Use a curly screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screws that secure the rear decorative panel.

Having removed the rear decorative panel, we can proceed with further repairs.

So, a heating tank with thermal sensors installed on it is located in the upper part of the cooler. In the enlarged photo of the upper part, the tank is located in the lower left corner.

these are the screws used to attach the rear decorative panel of the cooler

On the right stiffener rib, we can find just such a drain plug. It is necessary in order to completely drain the water from the heating tank. Exactly the same plug can be located on the left stiffener (for some cooler models) and serves to drain cold water from the cooling system.

Remove the drain plug cap by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the rubber seal

Use a 15 ″ wrench to remove the drain plug nut

This is how the cap, rubber seal and drain plug nut look (from left to right, respectively)

We release the drain plug from the bore hole

The tube goes through a hole in the plastic support on which the heating tank is attached

Using a small curly screwdriver, unscrew the heating tank fastening screws counterclockwise

There are only four fastening screws. The difficulty in removing them lies in the fact that there is very little space for a screwdriver, so you need just a small screwdriver, with a total length of no more than 60 mm with a handle

Having released the fasteners, we proceed to dismantle the heating tank itself

We cut off the clamp of fastening of the water supply pipe with pliers

Cut off the clamps of the upper branch pipes with pliers

We remove all pipes supplying water to the tank

We remove the power wire. It is through it that voltage is applied to the heating element. There are only two power wires. Red and black. There is no difference in the disconnection sequence.

We remove the second power wire

We remove the temperature sensors and two ground wires

And the temperature sensors and two ground wires are fastened with such screws. There are only 6 of them.

And this is what a thermal sensor looks like.

And finally, after so many procedures, we got out the heating tank.

As you can see, the seats for the thermal sensors are treated with a special white heat-conducting paste.

This is how the new heating tank from the cooler looks like.

As you can see, the seats for the temperature sensors are clean. They need to be coated with thermally conductive paste for better operation of the temperature sensors.

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There can be many reasons for the malfunction. Often there are those that can be eliminated fairly quickly. Let's take a look at them.

If dirt has accumulated in the cooler, then it will stop working - it will need cleaning.

First, the device is disconnected from the mains and the water bottle is removed.

The surface of the cooler should be thoroughly rinsed using ordinary dishwashing detergents. The work must be done carefully, especially in the place where the needle is located, on which the container for the liquid is put on.

Then they take up the pallet. It is thoroughly washed, rinsed.

All parts of the dispenser are wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Most often cause of malfunction is as follows:

The device is not connected to the mains.
We did not press the power button on the panel.

If the cooler does not start working in it, you will have to disassemble equipment:

We remove the panel on the rear panel, check the fuse is working.If necessary, insert a new element.
Again, nothing happened, which means that the reason is in the heating element. In this case, the malfunction can only be eliminated at the service center.

There are only two reasons for the appearance of such a malfunction:

When installing the bottle, they forgot to remove the label.
During operation, a plug of air appears in the tank, which does not allow the cooler to work efficiently. It is easy to eliminate the inoperative state of the installation: the dispenser is pumped until air bubbles appear in the water tank itself.

If liquid constantly leaks, dripping from the tap, then you cannot cope with the problem with your own hands: this malfunction can only be removed by the specialists of the service center.

Electronic coolers often suffer from this ailment. This is due to the design of the equipment and technical capabilities. Cooling of one liter takes place in an hour, while the water temperature can be fifteen degrees below the ambient air.

The cooler should be mechanically cleaned from time to time. The work is carried out depending on the model and recommendations.

Self-tapping screws are unscrewed from the back wall using a curly screwdriver. A tank with temperature sensors, in which the water is heated, is located at the top of the device.
On the right, a drain plug is rigidly attached through which water is drained. There is another plug on the left, which is removed to drain the cold water in the cooling system.
Taking the key number 15, you need to remove the rubber seal. Using a small curved screwdriver with a long enough handle, remove the 4 screws.
We dismantle the heating tank by cutting off the clamps from the branch pipe, and then all the pipes.
Then we are engaged in the removal of power wires, thermal sensors, ground wires with six screws.
If, after removing the tank, there is no paste on the seats, then you need to cover them with thermally conductive paste.
After that, we begin assembly, starting with the last removed part.

The cooler may fail if it was turned on when there was no water. Heating elements heat up and burn out.
The pump has failed. You need to connect the cooler to the network and check the operation of this element.
When installing the cooler, make sure that there is a distance of about 10 cm between the device and the wall. Otherwise, the device may quickly become unusable.

Use water with a low salt content, then scale will not appear soon.
Do not leave the cooler plugged in if it runs out of water.
Never disassemble the device yourself if the cooler has not expired the warranty period.

The days when drinking tap water was tasty and healthy and could be drunk without additional filtration are long gone. At present, the quality of water supply has significantly decreased, and it is for this reason that special devices - water coolers - are increasingly appearing in office premises, as well as in enterprises and public places.

A cooler is a device designed to provide employees and visitors of enterprises, offices, city and private companies, as well as other facilities with drinking cold and hot water. It is a structure consisting of a container with drinking water (usually a plastic bottle with a capacity of 19 to 30 liters), a dispenser, a connecting pipe and a check valve.

After connecting the tank, the liquid enters the dispenser's distribution system, which consists of containers for storing cold and hot water. First of all, the liquid enters the cold water tank, from where it is fed through the connecting pipe to the boiler, where hot water is prepared. A check valve is installed between the two tanks, which balances the pressure of the system and prevents the intersection of water flows.

The cooler consists of tanks for cold and hot water, between which a separating check valve is installed

The main parameters by which water coolers differ are:

water heating and cooling power;
heating and cooling performance;
cooling technology;
method of loading a container with water.

Water coolers are divided into several types depending on the installation method and the mode of cold water supply.

If you plan not to use the device for a long time, you should disconnect it from the power supply.

compactness;
dual mode (cooling and heating water);
variety of models;
availability of additional functions of carbonation and water filtration;
built-in storage compartment for various utensils (not in all models);
suitability for intensive use;
ease of use.

independence from the available water supply;
no restrictions on water consumption;
deep cleaning degree;
profitability due to the low cost of tap water.

the need for periodic filter replacement;
high price;
inability to move after installation;
dependence on the water supply system.

Depending on the cooling technology used, there are two types of coolers: electronic and compressor.

The operation of coolers with an electronic cooling system is based on the passage of an electric current through conductors that are cooled at their junctions.

the cooling rate is about 3 l / h;
reliability and environmental friendliness. Devices of this type do not use freon, so they are free from refrigerant leakage problems;
light weight and low cost.

Coolers with a compressor cooling system operate by using a refrigerant - freon, which is also used in refrigerators.

Compressor coolers work on the same principle as household refrigerators

Features of compressor coolers:

durability and strength;
high performance;
the ability to adjust the cooling temperature.

ease of use;
compactness;
low cost of installation and maintenance work;
noiselessness;
possibility of transportation in a horizontal position.

reduced performance;
undesirability of installation in dusty and unventilated rooms (otherwise more careful maintenance is required);
relatively slow cooling of the liquid;
low productivity (the device can serve no more than three people at the same time).

the ability to adjust the water temperature;
high performance;
cooling to sufficiently low temperatures.

The scheme and device of the cooler depends on its type and purpose, as well as on the technology of water filtration.

The flow-through water cooler consists of a four-stage filter, an ultraviolet lamp, tanks for hot and cold water with appropriate elements (heating and cooling). The use of a large number of filters and a UV lamp is due to the fact that the water supply system (plumbing) is used as a source of water. They interfere with the reproduction of viral and bacterial particles.

The flow-through cooler has a four-stage filter and an ultraviolet lamp, which are necessary for preliminary purification of tap water

The compressor-cooled cooler consists of the following components:

The choice of a drinking cooler is a rather important step, since the quality of the water and, accordingly, the health of people will depend on its type and device. When choosing a cooler, you should be guided by the following characteristics:

The size of the apparatus.
Filtration technology. The most preferable would be a device with a multistage water purification system.
The presence of an ultraviolet lamp, especially if children are expected to drink the water.
The temperature of the water inside the device. Better if it is +98 o С for hot water and +4 o С for cold water. An additional advantage will be the ability to regulate the temperature.
Additional functions: child protection, dispenser, timer (programming the cooler for automatic on / off).

Despite the fact that the water cooler is a household appliance, it is designed for long-term use and therefore requires periodic maintenance and sometimes repair. To carry out these works, the device often needs to be disassembled.

In order to disassemble the cooler, you need to do the following:

Take a curly screwdriver and unscrew the screws.
Remove the rear cover. Dismantling the cooler begins with removing the back cover, which is attached to the case with self-tapping screws.

Further analysis depends on the type of malfunction.

During operation, a variety of malfunctions can occur, ranging from elementary ones that can be corrected on their own, and ending with complex ones associated with the breakdown of electromechanical components.

The weakening of heating may be due to the fact that scale has formed in the hot water tank during operation.... In order to check the presence or absence of scale, you need to do the following:

Open the back cover of the cooler.

Find a container for heating water (usually located at the top of the device).

Wear and tear of parts, accidental damage, or improper operation of the equipment can lead to malfunctions and malfunctions. Most often, diagnostics and troubleshooting will cost you less than buying a new device. You can try to produce repair of your water dispenser do it yourself, but in this case you lose the warranty and can only aggravate the situation, which will lead to an increase in the cost of subsequent repairs.

In the event of a breakdown of your cooler or cooler, the cheapest and fastest option is to contact a specialist.

DoctorCooler company carries out repair of water coolers with a visit of a specialist, as well as in its own service center.

In case of revealing complex technical faults, your cooler is delivered to our specialized service center. The DoctorCooler service center is equipped with the most modern equipment, with the help of which we can carry out repairs of any complexity. Defective equipment is delivered here, which for some reason cannot be repaired on the client's premises.

Delivery of equipment to the service center and back is carried out by DoctorCooler employees on specialized vehicles. Average repair time in a service center: 2-3 days.

Prompt departure of the master
Own service center for servicing coolers
Availability of spare parts and consumables in the warehouse
Payment in cash and by bank transfer (for legal entities)
Warranty for work performed - 3 months

Why do some people have a long-purchased dispenser working properly from year to year, while others regularly leak water? In most cases, the answer lies on the surface, because the correct operation of this equipment (and on the part of all its users) prevents the occurrence of many common breakdowns. Nevertheless, sometimes the cooler leaks for no apparent reason. A puddle formed under a cooler can quickly ruin your mood and become an unplanned item of expenses for repairs at a service center. Let's see what problems you can solve on your own.

It is quite possible that your dispenser is completely intact and safe (that is, it does not need to be repaired), and the source of the existing leak is bottled water for the cooler, in which a small crack has formed. With the help of a visual inspection, it can be quite difficult to determine the presence or absence of microcracks, so we recommend doing a number of simple steps before looking for other reasons for a cooler leak:

1. First, turn off the toggle switches for heating and cooling water, which are most often located on the back wall.

2. Now disconnect the problem equipment from the power supply (simply unplug the plug).

3. After that, begin to carefully remove the PET container, which is installed in the receptacle of the bottle receptacle.

4. Then drain the remaining water from all taps:

if the cooler is a floor-standing type, then unscrew the cover of the drain valve, which should be located on the back wall;
if the cooler is a desktop type, then remove the silicone plugs that should be located at the bottom of the cooler.

5. Then close all the taps (including the drain taps) and replace the previously removed plugs.

6. The last step is to install a new bottle and further check the performance of the water cooler.

If this did not help in any way and your cooler is still leaking, then you should continue looking for a possible problem.

First of all, do not despair, as it is still too early to call the service center. We have compiled a list of the most common reasons why the cooler is leaking, as well as the actions that must be taken to eliminate a particular breakdown:

if the drain plug leaks, then it is enough to try to tighten it;
if a fragment of a protective film gets into the tap, then unscrew the top cover, remove the film and tighten the tap cap tightly;
if you are not sure of the correctness of your actions (for example, you open the tap incorrectly), then read the operating instructions for the water cooler.

As you can see, it is possible to do without the help of specialists only in rare cases, since quite often the cooler leaks due to a more serious breakdown:

in an unheated room (especially in the winter season) the hot water tank may burst;
after moving the dispenser (without first draining the water from the tanks), the inner tubes may be damaged;
there is also a possibility of mechanical damage to the crane, which will have to be replaced.

Video (click to play).

Competent handling of a water cooler is at least a 90% guarantee that it will work without breakdowns for many years, so teach household members, office workers and other people who have constant access to the cooler to use it correctly. But in public places (i.e. with free access to the dispenser), one can only hope that the actions of your customers will not cause this equipment to break down.

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