You could now remove the red handle from the hot water tap and sell it on ebay for a mint!LOL. He offered a refund and when the part comes in they will ship it to me. Remember that you should compare the cost of the compressor to the cost of a new water cooler. If you are interested on any of the parts, post your email. and the hot water only trcikles out. To date, Nov. 20, 2005, I have not received my replacement part. The recent post from the Sunbeam mgr. The cold water canister developed a leak and is not fixable; I tried several times. Keep pouring the pitchers back into the 5-gallon jug and cycle the vinegar through a few times. Also, you will be flushing out calcium deposits as well. First, you should take a look at the power cord coming out of the back of the water cooler. I have been trying to buy a replacement part for some time without much luck. 6 Solutions. InterestingI got a water cooler today, Model# YL2-16H2. warrenty.I said no.so that paper work is useless.I only had mine 10mo.before I had trouble with it.Thay said they had to have the reg.recipe when I Bought it.And they may send me 20 dollars to pay on a new Sunbeam purches.Now what do you think of that? And good luck trying to find anything on their website. The lady of the house is ready to smash the piece of junk over my head. I just got off the line with Elite Group and have ordered 3 of them. Hey, it's only been 6 months since I called I need the two Unfortunately I am electricaly challenged and wouldn't know what I was looking at even if I took the silly thing apart. Model SA12587. I last talked with Nicholas about some needed parts. I was so happy until the end of the call when they asked for a CREDIT CARD the charge is $13 for each spigot!!! If that is the case, you should figure out what the parts are and how expensive they are. Would like to order a new knob. Hubby found yucky gunky moldy stuff on spigot this morning - oops gues I should have been cleaning a tad more frequently guess I'm dumping some water out. let me know thanks. That would be the whole 6 weeks. Can I do anything about this? Now I need to clean up the mess. Thanks! Have 3 YLR2-5-87H2 or 3, (don't know, tossed it) handles, one blue, one white, one red. Did it ever get posted to a web site? I have a YLR2-5-90HZ3 that sprung a leak somewhere. So the one person who said that the water smelled like a musty basement may have the same problem. I have model YLR2-5-87H3 water cooler. I have read all the notes about the awful tasting water. 2) I also tried the Sunbeam service number 1-877-383-6399 number which is a company called Elite Classic based out of Canada. I LOVE sunbeam!! When you place the order, they will always tell you the same excuse that it's a special order so it will take 3-4 weeks for them to order them. http://cgi.ebay.com/Replacement-handles-for-Sunbeam-water-coolers_W0QQitemZ7599092931QQcategoryZ40118QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem My sunbeam water cooler just started leaking also. After reading everything here, regardless of my results, I'm thinking I'm going to get a dispenser with a stainless steel tank. At the same time, you need to figure out why the refrigerant level is low. We purchased our Sunbeam water cooler in Dec. 04. Take a look at some of our research below, and remember to reach out to a professional if you ever have any questions or concerns. I guess she could have told me to stand on one foot, hop and shake a chicken feather over it for the same result, but what she told me to do sounded just slightly more believable. We have a Sunbeam water cooler as well, it had the problem of the water trickling out. Shut off hot and fridge switches and turned off fridge thermostat. What a rip. After reading these comments I thought I'd offer the water leavers to a needy person who's cooler doesn't leak water yet! On the very bottom of the box in small print this is the only place where you will find the words. I cut the safety off (no young kids around)so it won't break again. For the first year, you return the cooler to the place of purchase and supposedly a repair will take place. The long plastic probe which punctures the bottle seal is missing. He said he would replace it. My cold water lever broke last night and calls to Elite today at 2 of their numbers inform me that they are closed for Canadian Thanksgiving. My home numbe is 973-272-2222. Having the water cooler in or not in direct sunlight is a huge It will be much easier and faster than trying to contact Sunbeam. Water has a plastic aftertaste. Next one will NOT have a hot water option and will be another brand. Haven't mounted the bottle as we don't want a mess if this task doesn't work. Press the power cord plug firmly into the wall socket and give the unit some time to warm up if the temperature in the room is lower than the thermostat setting and the compressor wont come on. Clean any residue from any other internal areas of your cooler. Never had the broken faucets but many times had the water on the Pergo floors! We've brought one more home against all logic. So I called the toll free number for service advice. I have no help to offer. It has been like this since I opened the box and ran the 12 oz. There are many others more reputable to choose from. Does anyone know where I can find replacement filters online? The other is water - but I think it stems from the fact that the fridge keeps icing up (even when it is turned off! It works OK now. Mineral deposits. I also have a Sunbeam model # YLO.7-83A , and can't find a replacement filter ANYWHERE! I have a water despenser, Sunbeam Model YLR2-5-90H23. I paid 6.95 each, and fixed in five minutes. 3. Keep your water cooler in an area that has a moderate temperature, not too cold or hot. where? Hoping that we can buy some new taps. we will not be buying another sunbeam. People are obviously being taken for a ride and Sunbeam doesn't even care at all based on all the postings that are in here. I got an extra lid, drilled a 1' hole in it. What is really going on with this company selling products that aren't worth the money you spend. I would like to know why this is I think it is a 2000 model if you or anyone else could help me out i would like to get my hands around a manual for this model! I'm another one that's sprung a leak. I just got the cooler in February 2005. i had the leakage also with this Sunbeam water cooler. Ryan graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1995. So here's the plan. Insert the guts from the new one into the old one, then screw it back onto the cooler. We bought our Sunbeam watercooler in 2004 & it actually has been fabulous. I asked if there was any good will on the part of the company to replace a defective knob due to a design fault(they all seem to break around the same time)he told me that no such good will exists. I cut off the safety lever and though I have young kids (3 and 6) I will tell them not to touch it. How do you download your XBOX 360 upgrade onto a CD? The 1-877-383-6399 THESE SUNBEAM WATER DISPENSER ARE WARRANTY BY PRESTIGE HOME COMFORT' LOOKED IT UP SUNBEAM IS NOT LISTER HU'OR I COULD NOT FIND IT.YOU TRY GOOD LUCK.WE NEED TO GET AHOLD OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STORE THAT SELLS THEM AND SEE WHAT THEY THINK OF THIS. No. Press the cold or room temperature button, or turn the faucet, to drain the water from the dispenser. 2023 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, All Rights Reserved. bad metalic taste. looks kinda strang but it is working fine.and since they are brass it should last longer than the plastic.Any one have an idea where I might be able to find a 3/8in brass spigot. - I totally agree with what you're saying. I too have had both the hot and cold handles recently break. I think I'll order two spares. I have what I hope is a helpful hint for my fellow club members. So check your bottle for leaks. Has anyone had any luck with the 877 number from the back of the product manual? (i found out by testing a empty bottle with putting airpressure on it) about that its the way that as long the bottle is originally closed and can create vacuum with hair crack closed by the water about its specific gravity .. it will not leak. Will ship. He told me how to take the taps off (twist off the top portion when the unit is empty of water) and then sent me a manual (instantly) at my request (1MB). I placed an order with Elite Group Inc. in Montreal Canada for the replacement valves on Dec. 27. Simply put this on the end of the bottle after filling it, or make sure it is on any new bottle, and place the smaller inverted opening on the post. Does anyone know where I could find parts that fit that aren't mayed by them? Called Elite Classic based out of Canada and was told to call back in a month, they may have some. Anyway, I dismantled the whole unit in an attempt to find the leak and discovered that the water supply tubing to the heater tank had rusted through. I sent the following e-mail to the Sunbeam Company. By the way, I live in Canada and the service from Elite is just as bad! Don't position your water cooler in direct sunlight. To be fair, they did send out the new handle promptly. Probably really didn't but I will call back in the end of October and check on the part again. Also tried filling it with a white vinegar solution and letting it sit over night. So people may I suggest you look in your manual for the customer service number and call them up. AND WHEN i PUT ON THE METAL VALVES THEY WORK BETTER AND EASIER TO USE. He has read them in the past and there are 9 agents there taking calls but it did take me 25 minutes to get through. WILL SCL2 and SCl4 have the same shape as CH4? unscrew the black top of the spigot and pull out all of the guts. I asked the girl what to do in that case and she told me the units can't be repaired! I need the knob's tap. Can we get it replaced? There are many kinds - and, if your not familiar with this kind of item, your hardware sales person can certainly match it with with a female supply valve that fits. fuck sunbeam Thanks. (I like the fish tank idea but I love my fish too much.) Alicia Mendoza. Any help : Junkmailx@mac.com. I bought my sunbeam cooler just little over a year ago from Menards. Evidently no problem now with backorders. Is there a place in Portland, Oregon to get the filters or some place to order them? Of course, the warranty expred in March, but let's say it had happened before then? I asked about the warping issue where the bottles sit and he said it might not be good to have the heater on all the time. Step by step as shown in the manual, I reconnected everything and haven't had a problem since. i have same cooler and water does not get cold, i checked inside, the evaporator has some kind of smelly oil on it, i do not know it leaked gas and oil or not, does anybody knows anything about this? Sunbeam YLR2-5-87H3, I recently purchased a Sunbeam Water Dispenser. My Sunbeam fish tank/watercooler sprang a leak. Unplug Your hot water might be too hot. Is your water cooler blowing fuses or tripping breakers? Need information on how to remove bad taste in water from home Sunbeam water cooler. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Brand New Sunbeam 3211 Hot Shot Water Dispenser 16 oz White Heats Fast Free Ship at the best online prices at eBay! could you please e-mail me to let me know where i could get one. It'd be worth paying a little more I called 1-877-383-6399 to order a replacement part. First, you should unplug the water cooler when you are not using it. A rubber hose connects the heater to the basket. If you work with a water supply company and have jugs of water delivered regularly, that company might be obligated to replace or repair your water cooler for you. It wasnt the taps; the tank leaked!!! Replace the cap. Yes, not the 'factory solution' but why bother with something that's proven to be defective (both at the item level and with the company that should have solved the problem)? It sucks! By nature, water flows to the lowest point. II. Thinking of getting rid of the machine. water. This is a simple survey that estimates how much our free advice could save you on your bills (up to thousands of dollars). Does anyone know how to clean out the mold taste from a cooler thats been sitting out for 2 years? Our goal is to make science relevant and fun for everyone. I too have been experiencing problems with the i dont remember the company i bought it from. Drain the water. called the 800# they said its normal and to use vinegar and hot water and to flush it out. Next, you should apply the epoxy according to the manufacturer's instructions and use an epoxy-spreading tool to cover the area thoroughly. First, empty all the water from Hot, Ambient and Cold taps until you are sure that your machine is empty of water. We have been making some significant changes to our sutomer support center to cut down wait times. Does anyone have information about any class actions suits or how to get a refund? Plain water has become a health conscious movement that has no end in sight. 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