How to Replace a Water Cooler Spigot

Oh no, the spigot broke off your water cooler. Don’t worry, it’s easy to fix yourself. You can replace this part in just a few minutes with these easy-to-follow steps.

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1. 1. If you have a hot and cold water cooler turn off the hot tank using the switch on the back of the unit.
   2. Unplug your water cooler
   3. Remove the water bottle from your dispenser.
   4. Drain the remaining water out through the spigots.
   5. Slowly unscrew the coupling on the broken lever and remove it.
   6. Replace with the new lever and tighten.
   7. Pour about 1-gallon of tap water into the reservoir
   8. Hold down both spigots to flush the system
   9. Load the 5-gallon bottle on top of the water cooler
   10. Drain 2-3 cups of water out of the red spigot (if you have one) to prime the hot tank
   11. You can now plug in the water cooler
   12. Turn on the hot tank using the switch on the back of the cooler
   13. You will have hot and cold water in about five minutes!