As many have already stated in this section, thank you thank you thank you for taking the time to put this together and being so thorough in the instructions. Truly appreciate it. It’s people like you who make RUclips so valuable. Thank you again.
I don't know what it is, but my wife and I watched the whole video all the way through before we cleaned our water cooler. You have a great, calm, genuine way of instructing this.
We received this water dispenser from my sister since she no longer needed it. Therefore, we have no directions to it. This video is a lifesaver, thank you so much it was very helpful and informative. We very much appreciate it.
Thank you so much, I followed your instructions and I have to say the water tastes fresher after the cleaning, so I will be repeating the cleaning every 3 to 6 months 😀 Professional cleaning=$94 DIY=$0
Anybody looking for an easier and more effective way to clean your unit? Instead of dismantling the unit just turn off hot and cold, hook up a 5 gallon jug filled with the cleaning solution (I used 1 tbsp bleach per gallon of tap water) and let it run like normal for about 10 minutes. Then let water flow through both the cold and room temp spigots until the jug is empty. Do the same thing again with a jug filled with tap water without cleaning solution to rinse the machine. I followed this video and while I’m grateful to now have the knowledge on how to dismantle my dispenser, this method didn’t clean it as thoroughly as I would’ve liked, plus it was somewhat of a hassle for a procedure that should be done several times a year. If this method was more effective I’d reconsider it but the real problem is that pouring the solution into the tank directly doesn’t clean every part of it. My room temperature water still tasted complete musty when finished cleaning, even though cold water seemingly improved. Just my two cents on the matter, either way I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do any sort of cleaning/dismantling if it weren’t for this video so thanks a bunch 👍🏻
Thanks for the detailed comment. I am glad the video helped. I like the idea of running the solution through the 5 gallon jug. That would clean out the inlet lines. So yeah I was thinking of trying that too. I was just going by what the directions said to do. Some people have issues with hard water build up in the lines and nozzles. So I would still recommend using filtered water for the cleaning and rinsing process.
I very much liked your idea for cleaning the water cooler. I like the bleach mixture as well to disinfect the lines! In actuality I think this is a simpler and more effective method for something that needs to be cleaned so often! Thank you
Is it possible that manufacturers don't trust customers to use bleach in case they poison themselves. You know how it goes: legal said don't mention bleach. My earlier water dispensers had bleach as part of the procedure for sanitizing. However, the earlier dispensers did not have ozonating self-clean built-in.
Thanks for the visual instructions. I never knew these needed to be cleaned periodically. I had to remove the top of my A4 since no water was coming out. When I removed the white topper inside, the bottom 50% of the water was frozen. I have it unplugged and letting it thaw for 24hrs. Will clean it thoroughly after 👍🏽
Wow that's crazy that it's frozen. It must be pretty cold there. Yeah they say to clean it out every six months but I really think it depends on how filtered the water is. If the water has a lot of minerals in it they can clog up the spouts and some residue can build up in the tank walls too.
Thank you for your great instruction video! I was really concerned about tackling this project, but with your instructions I was able to do it myself! I did use your vinegar recipe! Thanks again! 🙂
Yeah it is a good idea to clean it every 6 months or so. If you use really good filtered water it should stay nice an clean inside. We have been using filtered water from our local water and ice store.
Thank you so much for your thorough video. It was very helpful after reading the directions. I feel confident about cleaning my water dispenser when it's time.
3 tubes and a wired float attached to the lid scared me off the task of cleaning. Thanks for showing me it can be removed without undoing all the connections.
Thank you so much. I was wondering if I had to buy the recommended stuff they mention. I am so grateful you made this video. Vinegar is soooooo much cheaper. 👍😁
@@ThatHobby I remember in the video you said I could pour the leftover vinegar water on weeds. If the weeds are the ones under my rosebushes that I can’t reach, will it hurt my roses or do you know?
i made the msitake of not knowing and i think i've had mine for two years. just now learned it needs to be cleaned. hopefully that fixes my pressure issue, but it looks pretty good inside like yours. i'm surprised.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I was kind of expecting something funky in there too but I looked great. They have some pretty big water filters at the water store that we go to. So the quality of the filtered water probably has something to do with it. If there are some minerals in the water they could build up and cause some issues. I am not sure if the vinegar will fix the low pressure. There could be some mineral build up. Check the tip of the water dispenser too. There could be a little bit of a build up in the water dispenser tip. Let me know how it all works out.
I don't need a tutorial to clean my machine. This video made my day and you just got a sub. Just a nice guy taking his time to walk someone through a nice dispenser cleanup. Enjoyable and great. Hey, what's up with the sticker on the microwave???
Thanks for the sub! Someone asked me to make a cleaning video for this water cooler. So I made one to help them out. We put that sticker on the microwave because if the space heater is on when we use the microwave it will trip the breaker.
Thank you so much for the easy to fallow guide, so grateful for people like you who take the time out and make such a easy to fallow guide ❤ (and boy those nibs are hard to get off that first time) haha
Glad you liked it!! Yeah vinegar is great for cleaning stuff like this but it doesn't taste that great. I had to run another gallon of water through there to really get rid of the taste. 😆😂
Thanks for this video - great "real world" explination which helped solve my problem. BTW, your problems pouring solution or water into the cooling tank can be solved with a funnel!
Thanks for the video! I have the same machine and it randomly popped into my head, I should probably clean it, it's been about a year since I bought it. Lol
Glad I could help! I use vinegar to clean my coffee pot every few weeks but I rarely clean my water cooler. They say it should be cleaned every 6 months. I went a year before I cleaned mine too.
I just got ours a few months ago and it dawned on me that I’ll need to clean the filter at some point. Then I realized it has no filter (after reviewing the manual) and that it needs to be internally cleaned every 6 months. Its good to hear you can actually wait 1 year lol
@@XxStonedImmaculatexX If you are using really good filtered water then it should stay pretty clean inside. Mine still looked great inside after a year but some people have said they went a couple of years with out cleaning it and the cooler started to get a funky smell.
Thanks for demonstrating to clean the electric water dispenser. This will probably work with other brands too like primo. Maybe 5 rinses will do. Thanks again.
Great tip! Some people have said that their water cooler literally froze up and they had to unplug it and defrost it before they could open it up and clean it.
When I did mine, I had to have the door closed for the water/vinegar to heat up. And of course, the pump ran. So I had to have a jug of water in there. It wouldn't heat up with the door open, and the pump ran with it closed when I turned the hot switch on. 😊
@@garythordarson4897 thank you for mentioning this. I had the same issue with mine. I thought something was wrong with the wires after I placed the lid back on. I followed your advice and it worked like a charm. Thank you!!!
Thanks so much for the excellent video. Unfortunately this is a make work project that most people won’t bother to undertake. Top mount bottle coolers are so much easier for the maintenance! If you inspect and don’t see any green then your cooler is probably okay. Using reverse osmosis water is almost as good as distilled. I might also hook up the RO bottle sooner for flushing and waste a little good water. I would use hydrogen peroxide mixture vs vinegar to avoid the vinegar taste. I will probably do this once a year eliminating the possibility of breaking something during the cleaning process. Cheers
Thanks! It seems like the filtered water that we use is pretty good. So I am just cleaning it once a year too. Some people have had some issues with their water coolers and they have to clean it every 6 months. So I think it just depends on the water that you use. Plus we use it everyday. That also helps keep the water cooler clean.
A lot of other videos I have seen use the "straw" to suck the water up instead of dumping water in the top. Is there a reason to not do that? It seems like a good idea to get it clean as well.
I just went by the instruction manual. For cleaning and rinsing the tank Avalon recommends pouring 0.6 gallons of water into the cold tank and then draining it. I haven't tried the other method but I think you will need to close the lid and turn the power back on to use the straw to suck water up into the tank. Then you will need to turn off the power and open the lid to drain the tank. So I think the Avalon recommended instructions are designed to be more efficient. You don't have to open and close the lid as much with their instructions. I also think it has to do with protecting the pump. If you go with the other method just make sure you don't run the pump dry or you could damage it. But I think the main reason that Avalon recommend this method is so that people will open the tank and inspect it. So yeah most people will just put a cleaning solution in a water jug and never open up the tank to inspect and clean it. A combination of both techniques might be the way to go. Let me know what you end up doing and how it works out.
OMG....You and this video are a God send! I just bought this dispenser from someone on the marketplace and white particles are coming through the cold water slot so I'm about to clean it to see if that works. Also, one of the hoses are loose and free moving, but it has not affected the flow of the water so I'm not sure of its purpose. Do you also have a loose hose or are all of yours secured to the unit? Please let me know if you can. But either way.....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AGAIN for this video!
Wonderful! As long as all of the hoses are connected they should be fine. Just make sure there isn't a loose hose near the fan and you should be fine. If you have any issues you could secure the loose hose with a zip tie.
I think that would work too. I was just following the directions. I think they recommend this way because it's important to inspect the water tank. But yeah you could put the cleaning solution in a water jug but you will have to shut the door to activate the pump.
Thanks for your video. It helped a lot. I completed the cleaning but have two questions. 1) My silicone ring around the water reservoir cover has mold that cannot be scrubbed off. Has anyone bought a replacement from Avalon? 2) The hot water heater came on during the cleaning process but has since stopped working. Has anyone encountered this. How can I fix it?
I haven't had an issue with the hot water not working. I would contact Avalon to order a new ring around the water reservoir cover and ask them about the hot water issue. Here is a link the cleaning manual. They have a trouble shooting guide with a 1-800 number and an email address at the end of the manual. app.avalonproducts.com/upload/1533755976A4_Manual.pdf
Hello, recently mine stopped dispensing cold water. Only hot and cool work. We tried the cleaning cycle & took the top off everything is connected and still no cold water dispensing... Any idea what it could be?
I haven't had an issue like that with our water cooler. So I am just kind of guessing here. But there are a few things you could try. I think there is some freon in there and if the unit was on it's side it may need to sit upright for a few hours for it to settle. The next thing people say to do is to add cold water or ice if possible to get the cooling process restarted. It could be the cold water switch on the back. There is a green cold button and an orange hot button. Check that and make sure it is on and working properly. Next it could be the water line. You could inspect it to see how it looks. You could also try to switch it with the cool water line to see if it works properly. Finally it could be the cooling element. So if you want to try and fix it you can inspect each of the different areas and see if you can isolate the failed part and replace it. Let me know what you decide to do and if you can isolate the problem? You could also try and contact Avalon customer service. They may be able to help you fix it or recommend a service center.
This was great thank you, but one thing I noticed is this process wont clean out the suction line, bottle straw, or the inside of the pump. You would have to draw up through the bottle straw, this will require more rinse cycles however.
Yeah I noticed that too. I just read the directions and did the recommended cleaning. I think the concern is that you don't want to run the pump dry because that could damage the pump. I think putting the cleaning solution in a bottle would be a great way to clean lines just don't run the pump dry and it should be fine.
Thanks for the video it did help clean my tank, however, i still have a musty taste after cleaning the tank with vinegar, then did the bleach method to clean the lines, and did the vinegar method for the lines as well, any tips?
You could try to let the cleaning solution sit in the lines for a few days or even a week. You could also drain the cooler and let it dry out inside first. That may loosen up any hard to remove grime that is causing the musty taste. I haven't had an issue with the musty taste. So this is just my best guess. You could also try to contact Avalon they may have some better suggestions.
@ThatHobby thank you I should try that. I forgot to mention, I had the water dispenser sitting in storage for a year, and it had water inside it. My own fault 😅
@@2FK90 Yeah I would drain it and let it dry out for a few days maybe even for a week. Avalon recommends draining it before storage. So that is probably the issue. Let me know if letting it dry out helps.
Good morning, I have the filtered model that uses 2 filters. The filters are supposed to last 6 months but so far they only lasted 3 months the first time & only 2 months. Any ideas or info? Thanks in advance
I don't have the filtered version but I do have some other products with water filters. From my understanding the harder your water is the quicker the filters will clog up. You could try to add a more economical prefilter to your water cooler to get more life out of your water coolers filters.
Is there a video to fix the heater and cooler on the Avalon A5? My Avalon A5 no longer cools or heats our water anymore. Granted, the water cooler is about a year and a half old and I've never cleaned or changed the filters, but I doubt that's the reason why our water cooler is no longer heating or cooling our water anymore. I don't know, I could be wrong. Will this cleaning tutorial fix our heating and cooling issue? Or is there a more serious problem? Can anyone please help? Thanks
This unit doesn't have filters it is the older model A4. I have had it since 2020 and I have not had an issue with the heating heater or the cooler components. So I haven't made any videos about them. I would check the users manual or contact Avalon customer support to check and see if changing the filters will fix it. That is probably the issue but I don't have that model so I am not 100% sure.
This unit doesn't have a filter. So the red flashing light just means it is out of water. But if you have the model with the water filters it may mean you need to change them.
I haven't had that issue before. I would try to defrost it by unplugging it. The thermostat may have gone bed. Put a towel or a rug down when you defrost it just incase it makes a little bit of a mess. Defrosting it may fix the problem but if it that doesn't work it will probably need a new thermostat.
If you use filtered water you wont have to clean the unit as much. But if the water has a lot of minerals in it you will have to clean the unit more often. I like to use vinegar for the cleaning solution. You can use more vinegar and let it soak longer. If that doesn't work you may have to use the recommended Avalon cleaning solution.
I haven't had that problem. If your unit is new it could be a manufacture defect. If it is an older unit the cooling mechanism could be malfunctioning. What happens when you use the room temperature water dispenser? Does hot water come out of all three dispensers?
You may need to put the lid back on and plug it in to get the pump to run the rest of the solution out of the front water spouts. The drain plug doesn't seem to get all of the water out of the tank. That's a good thing though. Because the solution will help clean the hoses and front nozzles as you run the rest of it out of there.
I used the chemicals you pay Avalon for and drained the dispenser so many times. It does ent matter how much I train or use the water spouts. The water has dangerous levels of chemicals. I thought maybe the water was bad and got extremely low levels when pouring it directly from the jug
That's a good idea to test the water. I haven't tried that. I will have to look at some different test kits. I have just been going by taste. That's probably not the most scientific method.
They say that can happen sometimes if the cooler is overworking. Try turning off the cold water switch on the back and let it thaw out. Then turn it back on and see if it resets itself and starts working properly.
How come you can't put the vinegar water in a clean container and put the pump tube in and draw it up into the works? And why take the plug on the back when you can remove the water through the faucets?
I was just following the Avalon cleaning instructions from there manual. I think the purpose of opening it up is to inspect the insides of the water cooler. That way you can decide if you need to wipe it out or not. I also think that taking the plug on the back off empties the container safely. If you run the cooler dry to empty it there is a possibility that you can damage the pump.
I filled it up with the water vinegar mix, let it run for 15 minutes, unplugged it for 20 minutes and then draining it, but hardly any of the water drain from it
Some people have said that they have had trouble draining it. There could be a clog in the drain line or you may just need to tip the unit backwards to help it drain. If that doesn't work you can use a small cup to get out as much water as you can and then run clean water through the front water spouts of the unit to finish cleaning it.
I don't have the model with the filters. So I am not sure? But you can always put a prefilter on the unit. That way you could choose any filter system you want.
The tray in the door can be pulled out to clean it. Do you want to see a video about that or is there something else about the the door that you have a question about cleaning?
My Avalon water cooler dispenser was cool until it stopped working properly. I contacted Avalon and all they done was send me repair videos as if I’m a repairman and because the year warranty has expired (August 2023 and my problems begun in September 2023) they only offered me a 25% discount on buying another dispenser as if I was going to spend my hard earned money on another faulty dispenser. My warning, Avalon products are good when they are working but beware when they have issues, Avalon expects you to become a repairman and if the warranty is out you are getting screwed. Jamal P-NC
I had that happen with my Samsung dryer. It was out of warranty and I had to learn how to fix it. That was a few years ago and it has worked great ever since I fixed it but it was pretty frustrating.
Good thing I read the instructions because this video is incorrect. It says you're supposed to be mixing 4L of water with the "cleaning solution crystals" (so if you're using vinegar instead of the cleaning crystals, this means 2L of water and 2L of vinegar). The 0.6gallon figure is just to RINSE and drain with fresh water, not to CLEAN it with the vinegar.
Make sure you completely drain it if you are going to put that much water in the tank. If you aren't able to drain it all the way you may have to clean it twice to get all of the solution in there. If you clean it regularly it shouldn't be that bad and a rinse with some vinegar should be fine. But if it is pretty bad you may need to clean it a few times to get everything out of there.
Yikes! That sounds pretty bad. It’s amazing what can build up in those drains. Definitely a good reminder to keep an eye on maintenance. Thanks for sharing your experience!
That is almost as much as buying a new one. These water coolers are on sale for $139 right now. If you are into buying and selling things you could sell your old one and just buy a new one if you don't want to clean it.
It's not a deal breaker. Just turn off the power on the back of the water cooler. The main concern is that the pump may come on and if it runs dry the pump could get damaged. You are not doing any electrical work you are just cleaning the water tank. It's always a good idea to turn off the power when you work on an appliance though. So unplug it if you can.
As many have already stated in this section, thank you thank you thank you for taking the time to put this together and being so thorough in the instructions. Truly appreciate it. It’s people like you who make RUclips so valuable. Thank you again.
You're very welcome! Thank you for the great comments too.
Totally agree. 👍😁
Bruh, I had to come back to this for another cleanup 😂 🤦🏾♂️. Thank you again
This video is a godsend. I’ve come back to this video each time I clean out the water dispenser.
Thank you!
That's great to hear! I am glad you were able to get it all cleaned up.
I don't know what it is, but my wife and I watched the whole video all the way through before we cleaned our water cooler. You have a great, calm, genuine way of instructing this.
Wow, thank you!
We received this water dispenser from my sister since she no longer needed it. Therefore, we have no directions to it. This video is a lifesaver, thank you so much it was very helpful and informative. We very much appreciate it.
That's great to hear. I am glad you were able to get it all cleaned up.
Thanks for taking the time to show us how to clean our water cooler. Our family really appreciates it.
You bet! These water coolers are great they just need to be cleaned out regularly.
Thank you so much, I followed your instructions and I have to say the water tastes fresher after the cleaning, so I will be repeating the cleaning every 3 to 6 months 😀
Professional cleaning=$94 DIY=$0
Wonderful!
Anybody looking for an easier and more effective way to clean your unit? Instead of dismantling the unit just turn off hot and cold, hook up a 5 gallon jug filled with the cleaning solution (I used 1 tbsp bleach per gallon of tap water) and let it run like normal for about 10 minutes. Then let water flow through both the cold and room temp spigots until the jug is empty. Do the same thing again with a jug filled with tap water without cleaning solution to rinse the machine. I followed this video and while I’m grateful to now have the knowledge on how to dismantle my dispenser, this method didn’t clean it as thoroughly as I would’ve liked, plus it was somewhat of a hassle for a procedure that should be done several times a year. If this method was more effective I’d reconsider it but the real problem is that pouring the solution into the tank directly doesn’t clean every part of it. My room temperature water still tasted complete musty when finished cleaning, even though cold water seemingly improved. Just my two cents on the matter, either way I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do any sort of cleaning/dismantling if it weren’t for this video so thanks a bunch 👍🏻
Thanks for the detailed comment. I am glad the video helped. I like the idea of running the solution through the 5 gallon jug. That would clean out the inlet lines. So yeah I was thinking of trying that too. I was just going by what the directions said to do. Some people have issues with hard water build up in the lines and nozzles. So I would still recommend using filtered water for the cleaning and rinsing process.
I very much liked your idea for cleaning the water cooler. I like the bleach mixture as well to disinfect the lines! In actuality I think this is a simpler and more effective method for something that needs to be cleaned so often! Thank you
Seems logical…I don’t know why this wouldn’t work. Thank you.
Is it possible that manufacturers don't trust customers to use bleach in case they poison themselves. You know how it goes: legal said don't mention bleach. My earlier water dispensers had bleach as part of the procedure for sanitizing. However, the earlier dispensers did not have ozonating self-clean built-in.
using BLEACH is a bad idea do not recommend this to people.
This was literally the most helpful video I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much for explaining & showing us each step so well. :))
That's an awesome comment! I am glad the video was so helpful.
My mom & I have been wanting to clean out water colored for so long now but thought it would be so hard. Thanks for making it so easy
Thanks for the visual instructions. I never knew these needed to be cleaned periodically. I had to remove the top of my A4 since no water was coming out. When I removed the white topper inside, the bottom 50% of the water was frozen. I have it unplugged and letting it thaw for 24hrs. Will clean it thoroughly after 👍🏽
Wow that's crazy that it's frozen. It must be pretty cold there. Yeah they say to clean it out every six months but I really think it depends on how filtered the water is. If the water has a lot of minerals in it they can clog up the spouts and some residue can build up in the tank walls too.
I appreciate how thorough you are. Easy to follow.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome instructional video ….now I don’t feel intimidated by cleaning my water cooler👏 thank you!
You can do it!
Thank you for your great instruction video! I was really concerned about tackling this project, but with your instructions I was able to do it myself! I did use your vinegar recipe! Thanks again! 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks mate! Awesome tutorial, greatly appreciated from our household, want us all to thank you for this kind deed
Sure no problem. These water coolers are pretty nice. They just need to be cleaned once in a while.
Thank you so much for making this video! Really appreciate seeing it in action, as well of some things you might run into.
Glad it was helpful!
I just got it two days ago and thank you for taking the time to do this, I'll keep this video on hand when it's time for me to clean mine!
Yeah it is a good idea to clean it every 6 months or so. If you use really good filtered water it should stay nice an clean inside. We have been using filtered water from our local water and ice store.
Thank you so much for your thorough video. It was very helpful after reading the directions. I feel confident about cleaning my water dispenser when it's time.
Glad it was helpful!
I can’t thank you enough for this video! Awesome job explaining this procedure. Thank you thank you thank you.
You're very welcome! Thank you for the great comment!
3 tubes and a wired float attached to the lid scared me off the task of cleaning. Thanks for showing me it can be removed without undoing all the connections.
You're welcome! It really does look a little intimidating once you open it up. I am glad it helped.
Thank you so much ! Great instructional video.
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video! Thank you for showing us how to clean this water dispenser! I badly needed to do this.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much. I was wondering if I had to buy the recommended stuff they mention. I am so grateful you made this video. Vinegar is soooooo much cheaper. 👍😁
Yeah I use vinegar to clean my water cooler and other things like my coffee maker too. Vinegar has a lot of great uses.
@@ThatHobby I remember in the video you said I could pour the leftover vinegar water on weeds. If the weeds are the ones under my rosebushes that I can’t reach, will it hurt my roses or do you know?
People say that vinegar can hurt your rosebushes. I just put it on weeds that aren't around any plants.
@@ThatHobby thank you. I thought it might.
i made the msitake of not knowing and i think i've had mine for two years. just now learned it needs to be cleaned. hopefully that fixes my pressure issue, but it looks pretty good inside like yours. i'm surprised.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I was kind of expecting something funky in there too but I looked great. They have some pretty big water filters at the water store that we go to. So the quality of the filtered water probably has something to do with it. If there are some minerals in the water they could build up and cause some issues. I am not sure if the vinegar will fix the low pressure. There could be some mineral build up. Check the tip of the water dispenser too. There could be a little bit of a build up in the water dispenser tip. Let me know how it all works out.
I don't need a tutorial to clean my machine. This video made my day and you just got a sub. Just a nice guy taking his time to walk someone through a nice dispenser cleanup. Enjoyable and great. Hey, what's up with the sticker on the microwave???
Thanks for the sub! Someone asked me to make a cleaning video for this water cooler. So I made one to help them out. We put that sticker on the microwave because if the space heater is on when we use the microwave it will trip the breaker.
I agree with all the comments that love you’re video.
Thank you so much for the easy to fallow guide, so grateful for people like you who take the time out and make such a easy to fallow guide ❤ (and boy those nibs are hard to get off that first time) haha
You're very welcome! I should clean my cooler again pretty soon. I may make an update video when I clean it to see how it looks inside.
Thank you sir this is some important information
Most welcome
You laughing at your vinegar taste test cracked me up! Great tutorial!!!
Glad you liked it!! Yeah vinegar is great for cleaning stuff like this but it doesn't taste that great. I had to run another gallon of water through there to really get rid of the taste. 😆😂
Thanks for this video - great "real world" explination which helped solve my problem. BTW, your problems pouring solution or water into the cooling tank can be solved with a funnel!
Great tip!
Thanks for the video! I have the same machine and it randomly popped into my head, I should probably clean it, it's been about a year since I bought it. Lol
Glad I could help! I use vinegar to clean my coffee pot every few weeks but I rarely clean my water cooler. They say it should be cleaned every 6 months. I went a year before I cleaned mine too.
@@ThatHobby I clean my coffee pot often as well, it's used everyday and most of the day. Lol thanks again.
I just got ours a few months ago and it dawned on me that I’ll need to clean the filter at some point.
Then I realized it has no filter (after reviewing the manual) and that it needs to be internally cleaned every 6 months.
Its good to hear you can actually wait 1 year lol
@@XxStonedImmaculatexX If you are using really good filtered water then it should stay pretty clean inside. Mine still looked great inside after a year but some people have said they went a couple of years with out cleaning it and the cooler started to get a funky smell.
I've owned mine almost 4 and always ran well water from my parents house never tasted anything weird. I had tank open today looked good still.
Great videos!! Subscribed! Cheers from Toronto
Welcome aboard! I am in Arizona and it's really nice to have some ice cold water this time of year. I am glad I got this thing all cleaned up.
Thanks 🙏 a lott GOD BLESS YOU EASY WORK TO CLEAN OUT
Happy to help
Thanks for demonstrating to clean the electric water dispenser. This will probably work with other brands too like primo. Maybe 5 rinses will do. Thanks again.
You bet!
Damn Thank you so much T.T I need to clean it tomorrow >< bought 2 years ago ...
Your Welcome!
Great video.
If anyone finds that the top of the tank does not come off easily or at all, the whole thing might be frozen up.
Great tip! Some people have said that their water cooler literally froze up and they had to unplug it and defrost it before they could open it up and clean it.
When I did mine, I had to have the door closed for the water/vinegar to heat up. And of course, the pump ran. So I had to have a jug of water in there. It wouldn't heat up with the door open, and the pump ran with it closed when I turned the hot switch on. 😊
That's a good tip. Yeah it's always a good idea to have a jug of water in there too. That will protect the pump form running dry.
@@garythordarson4897 thank you for mentioning this. I had the same issue with mine. I thought something was wrong with the wires after I placed the lid back on. I followed your advice and it worked like a charm. Thank you!!!
Best tutorial! Thanks man
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the assistance video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for the excellent video. Unfortunately this is a make work project that most people won’t bother to undertake. Top mount bottle coolers are so much easier for the maintenance! If you inspect and don’t see any green then your cooler is probably okay. Using reverse osmosis water is almost as good as distilled. I might also hook up the RO bottle sooner for flushing and waste a little good water. I would use hydrogen peroxide mixture vs vinegar to avoid the vinegar taste. I will probably do this once a year eliminating the possibility of breaking something during the cleaning process. Cheers
Thanks! It seems like the filtered water that we use is pretty good. So I am just cleaning it once a year too. Some people have had some issues with their water coolers and they have to clean it every 6 months. So I think it just depends on the water that you use. Plus we use it everyday. That also helps keep the water cooler clean.
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Thank you so much for this video! I attempted to empty the tray without success until I saw you doing it. Great job.
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This was great thank you so much
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A lot of other videos I have seen use the "straw" to suck the water up instead of dumping water in the top. Is there a reason to not do that? It seems like a good idea to get it clean as well.
I just went by the instruction manual. For cleaning and rinsing the tank Avalon recommends pouring 0.6 gallons of water into the cold tank and then draining it. I haven't tried the other method but I think you will need to close the lid and turn the power back on to use the straw to suck water up into the tank. Then you will need to turn off the power and open the lid to drain the tank. So I think the Avalon recommended instructions are designed to be more efficient. You don't have to open and close the lid as much with their instructions. I also think it has to do with protecting the pump. If you go with the other method just make sure you don't run the pump dry or you could damage it. But I think the main reason that Avalon recommend this method is so that people will open the tank and inspect it. So yeah most people will just put a cleaning solution in a water jug and never open up the tank to inspect and clean it. A combination of both techniques might be the way to go. Let me know what you end up doing and how it works out.
OMG....You and this video are a God send! I just bought this dispenser from someone on the marketplace and white particles are coming through the cold water slot so I'm about to clean it to see if that works. Also, one of the hoses are loose and free moving, but it has not affected the flow of the water so I'm not sure of its purpose. Do you also have a loose hose or are all of yours secured to the unit? Please let me know if you can. But either way.....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AGAIN for this video!
Wonderful! As long as all of the hoses are connected they should be fine. Just make sure there isn't a loose hose near the fan and you should be fine. If you have any issues you could secure the loose hose with a zip tie.
Would using a spare 3 gallon container with the cleaning mixture already set up to run through machine work ?
I think that would work too. I was just following the directions. I think they recommend this way because it's important to inspect the water tank. But yeah you could put the cleaning solution in a water jug but you will have to shut the door to activate the pump.
Thanks for your video. It helped a lot. I completed the cleaning but have two questions. 1) My silicone ring around the water reservoir cover has mold that cannot be scrubbed off. Has anyone bought a replacement from Avalon? 2) The hot water heater came on during the cleaning process but has since stopped working. Has anyone encountered this. How can I fix it?
I haven't had an issue with the hot water not working. I would contact Avalon to order a new ring around the water reservoir cover and ask them about the hot water issue. Here is a link the cleaning manual. They have a trouble shooting guide with a 1-800 number and an email address at the end of the manual. app.avalonproducts.com/upload/1533755976A4_Manual.pdf
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when running the vinegar solution it has to be kept on right? or the pump wont work
Yes you will turn the pump back on while you run the vinegar solution.
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Hello, recently mine stopped dispensing cold water. Only hot and cool work. We tried the cleaning cycle & took the top off everything is connected and still no cold water dispensing... Any idea what it could be?
I haven't had an issue like that with our water cooler. So I am just kind of guessing here. But there are a few things you could try. I think there is some freon in there and if the unit was on it's side it may need to sit upright for a few hours for it to settle. The next thing people say to do is to add cold water or ice if possible to get the cooling process restarted. It could be the cold water switch on the back. There is a green cold button and an orange hot button. Check that and make sure it is on and working properly. Next it could be the water line. You could inspect it to see how it looks. You could also try to switch it with the cool water line to see if it works properly. Finally it could be the cooling element. So if you want to try and fix it you can inspect each of the different areas and see if you can isolate the failed part and replace it. Let me know what you decide to do and if you can isolate the problem? You could also try and contact Avalon customer service. They may be able to help you fix it or recommend a service center.
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This was great thank you, but one thing I noticed is this process wont clean out the suction line, bottle straw, or the inside of the pump. You would have to draw up through the bottle straw, this will require more rinse cycles however.
Yeah I noticed that too. I just read the directions and did the recommended cleaning. I think the concern is that you don't want to run the pump dry because that could damage the pump. I think putting the cleaning solution in a bottle would be a great way to clean lines just don't run the pump dry and it should be fine.
What if I can’t get to the plug to unplug it?
Thanks for the video it did help clean my tank, however, i still have a musty taste after cleaning the tank with vinegar, then did the bleach method to clean the lines, and did the vinegar method for the lines as well, any tips?
You could try to let the cleaning solution sit in the lines for a few days or even a week. You could also drain the cooler and let it dry out inside first. That may loosen up any hard to remove grime that is causing the musty taste. I haven't had an issue with the musty taste. So this is just my best guess. You could also try to contact Avalon they may have some better suggestions.
@ThatHobby thank you I should try that. I forgot to mention, I had the water dispenser sitting in storage for a year, and it had water inside it. My own fault 😅
@@2FK90 Yeah I would drain it and let it dry out for a few days maybe even for a week. Avalon recommends draining it before storage. So that is probably the issue. Let me know if letting it dry out helps.
@@ThatHobby ok will do, oh and should I leave the tank lid open too, to let it dry out?
@@2FK90 Yeah that would probably be a good idea.
Good morning, I have the filtered model that uses 2 filters. The filters are supposed to last 6 months but so far they only lasted 3 months the first time & only 2 months.
Any ideas or info?
Thanks in advance
I don't have the filtered version but I do have some other products with water filters. From my understanding the harder your water is the quicker the filters will clog up. You could try to add a more economical prefilter to your water cooler to get more life out of your water coolers filters.
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Is there a video to fix the heater and cooler on the Avalon A5? My Avalon A5 no longer cools or heats our water anymore. Granted, the water cooler is about a year and a half old and I've never cleaned or changed the filters, but I doubt that's the reason why our water cooler is no longer heating or cooling our water anymore. I don't know, I could be wrong. Will this cleaning tutorial fix our heating and cooling issue? Or is there a more serious problem? Can anyone please help? Thanks
This unit doesn't have filters it is the older model A4. I have had it since 2020 and I have not had an issue with the heating heater or the cooler components. So I haven't made any videos about them. I would check the users manual or contact Avalon customer support to check and see if changing the filters will fix it. That is probably the issue but I don't have that model so I am not 100% sure.
Please answer Who knows why the red is flashing?what I should do?should I change the filter?
This unit doesn't have a filter. So the red flashing light just means it is out of water. But if you have the model with the water filters it may mean you need to change them.
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I hope you can help me!! My avalon is frozen the water tank, i don't know what can I do. Please help me. Thanks!!
I haven't had that issue before. I would try to defrost it by unplugging it. The thermostat may have gone bed. Put a towel or a rug down when you defrost it just incase it makes a little bit of a mess. Defrosting it may fix the problem but if it that doesn't work it will probably need a new thermostat.
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If you use filtered water you wont have to clean the unit as much. But if the water has a lot of minerals in it you will have to clean the unit more often. I like to use vinegar for the cleaning solution. You can use more vinegar and let it soak longer. If that doesn't work you may have to use the recommended Avalon cleaning solution.
Any tips on why my unit is only dispensing hot water? Hot water from the cold dispenser! thank you
I haven't had that problem. If your unit is new it could be a manufacture defect. If it is an older unit the cooling mechanism could be malfunctioning. What happens when you use the room temperature water dispenser? Does hot water come out of all three dispensers?
My water tank is full with the solution and I removed the cap and little plug from drain outlet but no water is coming out. Help me!
Try turning on the water spots to see if any water comes out of the front.
You may need to put the lid back on and plug it in to get the pump to run the rest of the solution out of the front water spouts. The drain plug doesn't seem to get all of the water out of the tank. That's a good thing though. Because the solution will help clean the hoses and front nozzles as you run the rest of it out of there.
I used the chemicals you pay Avalon for and drained the dispenser so many times. It does ent matter how much I train or use the water spouts. The water has dangerous levels of chemicals. I thought maybe the water was bad and got extremely low levels when pouring it directly from the jug
That's a good idea to test the water. I haven't tried that. I will have to look at some different test kits. I have just been going by taste. That's probably not the most scientific method.
What do you do if water is freeze up in supply tank
They say that can happen sometimes if the cooler is overworking. Try turning off the cold water switch on the back and let it thaw out. Then turn it back on and see if it resets itself and starts working properly.
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How come you can't put the vinegar water in a clean container and put the pump tube in and draw it up into the works? And why take the plug on the back when you can remove the water through the faucets?
I was just following the Avalon cleaning instructions from there manual. I think the purpose of opening it up is to inspect the insides of the water cooler. That way you can decide if you need to wipe it out or not. I also think that taking the plug on the back off empties the container safely. If you run the cooler dry to empty it there is a possibility that you can damage the pump.
There are sediments that will come out of the black plug when you unplug it that are from the water that fall to the bottom of the tank
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I filled it up with the water vinegar mix, let it run for 15 minutes, unplugged it for 20 minutes and then draining it, but hardly any of the water drain from it
Some people have said that they have had trouble draining it. There could be a clog in the drain line or you may just need to tip the unit backwards to help it drain. If that doesn't work you can use a small cup to get out as much water as you can and then run clean water through the front water spouts of the unit to finish cleaning it.
Can you use different filters I’m not liking the taste these are giving my water
I don't have the model with the filters. So I am not sure? But you can always put a prefilter on the unit. That way you could choose any filter system you want.
what about cleaning the door?
The tray in the door can be pulled out to clean it. Do you want to see a video about that or is there something else about the the door that you have a question about cleaning?
My Avalon water cooler dispenser was cool until it stopped working properly. I contacted Avalon and all they done was send me repair videos as if I’m a repairman and because the year warranty has expired (August 2023 and my problems begun in September 2023) they only offered me a 25% discount on buying another dispenser as if I was going to spend my hard earned money on another faulty dispenser. My warning, Avalon products are good when they are working but beware when they have issues, Avalon expects you to become a repairman and if the warranty is out you are getting screwed.
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I had that happen with my Samsung dryer. It was out of warranty and I had to learn how to fix it. That was a few years ago and it has worked great ever since I fixed it but it was pretty frustrating.
My lid will not pull out
at 2:24 I used a screwdriver to put a little bit of pressure on the plastic nibs to get them loose.
Good thing I read the instructions because this video is incorrect. It says you're supposed to be mixing 4L of water with the "cleaning solution crystals" (so if you're using vinegar instead of the cleaning crystals, this means 2L of water and 2L of vinegar). The 0.6gallon figure is just to RINSE and drain with fresh water, not to CLEAN it with the vinegar.
Make sure you completely drain it if you are going to put that much water in the tank. If you aren't able to drain it all the way you may have to clean it twice to get all of the solution in there. If you clean it regularly it shouldn't be that bad and a rinse with some vinegar should be fine. But if it is pretty bad you may need to clean it a few times to get everything out of there.
Should have seen the gunk that came out the back drain on mine. Definitely wouldn't drink it
Yikes! That sounds pretty bad. It’s amazing what can build up in those drains. Definitely a good reminder to keep an eye on maintenance. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Always unplug
Yes that is very important.
Thank you! The directions were not helpful.
You're welcome!
Looks like the $99 fee for the cleaning might be worth it.
That is almost as much as buying a new one. These water coolers are on sale for $139 right now. If you are into buying and selling things you could sell your old one and just buy a new one if you don't want to clean it.
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You bet! Thanks for the tip!
What if I can’t get to the plug to unplug it?
It's not a deal breaker. Just turn off the power on the back of the water cooler. The main concern is that the pump may come on and if it runs dry the pump could get damaged. You are not doing any electrical work you are just cleaning the water tank. It's always a good idea to turn off the power when you work on an appliance though. So unplug it if you can.
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My wife been on my case to clean this thing 😅. Thanks again!
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