​The Complete Guide to 5 Gallon Water Dispensers, Jugs & Coolers | Spencer's Soft Wat

​The Complete Guide to 5 Gallon Water Dispensers, Jugs & Coolers | Spencer's Soft Water
If you're tired of hauling flimsy plastic bottles from the store, Spencer's Soft Water makes it easy to upgrade your home or office with a 5 gallon water dispenser and reliable bottled water delivery across Michigan City, La Porte, Cassopolis, and the greater Michiana region. This guide covers everything you need to know about choosing the right 5 gallon water bottle jug, five gallon water dispenser, and delivery plan — and why so many local households trust Spencer's Soft Water for clean, great-tasting water in a jug delivered right to their door.
Why Choose a 5 Gallon Water Container from Spencer's Soft Water?
A five gallon water container strikes the perfect balance between convenience and capacity. It holds enough water to get a family or small office through several days without a refill, yet it's still manageable enough for a Spencer's Soft Water delivery driver — or you — to carry and load into a dispenser without a struggle.
Compare that to smaller bottles, which need constant replacing, or bulk tanks, which require permanent plumbing. A 5 gallon water jug with water already inside, delivered straight from Spencer's Soft Water, removes the guesswork and the hassle entirely. Whether you need a single 5gal water jug or a full weekly order of 5 gallon water jugs, our delivery routes throughout Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan make restocking effortless.
Plastic vs. Glass: Choosing Your 5 Gallon Water Jug

5 Gallon Water Bottle Jug (Plastic)

Most Spencer's Soft Water customers use a standard 5 gallon water bottle jug made of BPA-free plastic. These are:


Lightweight and easy to swap
Reusable and sanitized between every refill
The standard choice for most five gallon water dispenser units
Available in both 5 water gallon jug and five gallon water jug formats for home or office


5 Gallon Glass Water Jug

For customers who prefer to avoid plastic altogether, Spencer's Soft Water also offers a 5 gallon glass water jug — also known as a five gallon glass water jug. Glass won't leach any flavors or chemicals into your water, it's easy to clean, and many people simply prefer the taste of water from a 5 gallon glass water bottle. Because glass is heavier than plastic, it pairs especially well with a bottom-load dispenser that has a lower loading point.

Whichever style you choose, Spencer's Soft Water jugs are compatible with nearly any standard water jug dispenser on the market.

Types of 5 Gallon Water Dispensers Spencer's Soft Water Customers Love

When shopping for water jugs for water dispenser setups, you'll typically find three styles available through Spencer's Soft Water:


Top-Load Dispensers – The classic design where your 5 gallon water jug sits upside down on top of the unit. Simple, affordable, and one of the most popular choices among Spencer's Soft Water customers.
Bottom-Load Dispensers – The jug sits inside the base, making it easier to load (especially helpful for a heavier 5 gallon glass water bottle) and giving your kitchen or break room a cleaner look.
5 Gallon Water Cooler Dispenser Combos – These units heat and cool water at the same time, so you get hot water for tea or coffee and cold water for drinking, all from one five gallon water dispenser.


What Kind of Water Comes in a 5 Gallon Jug from Spencer's Soft Water?

Not all water in a jug is the same, and Spencer's Soft Water offers several options depending on your household's needs:


Purified Water – Treated to remove contaminants, chlorine, and impurities for clean, neutral-tasting water in every 5 gallon water container.
Distilled Water – Ideal for appliances like CPAP machines, steam irons, and humidifiers where mineral buildup is a concern.
Spring Water – Naturally sourced and lightly filtered, retaining its natural mineral content and taste.
Alkaline Water Delivery– Higher pH water that many customers prefer for taste and everyday hydration.


Whether you're filling a 5gal water jug, a 5 water gallon jug, or ordering a full case for the office, Spencer's Soft Water helps you match the right water type to your 5 gallon water jug with water delivery.

Benefits of 5 Gallon Water Delivery from Spencer's Soft Water

Ordering five gallon water bottle delivery from Spencer's Soft Water instead of buying jugs at the store means:


No more heavy lifting at checkout — your 5 gallon water container arrives at your door, already filled and ready to go.
Consistent, trusted quality — every five gallon water jug from Spencer's Soft Water is filled and sealed to the same high standard.
Scheduled convenience — set up recurring delivery through Spencer's Soft Water and never run out of your 5 gallon water jug supply.
Sanitized exchanges — empty 5 gallon water jugs are swapped for full ones, and every bottle is properly cleaned and sanitized between uses.
Local, personal service — Spencer's Soft Water proudly delivers 5 gallon water bottle jugs and five gallon water dispenser equipment throughout Michigan City, La Porte, Cassopolis, and the surrounding Michiana area.


Setting Up Your Spencer's Soft Water Dispenser

Once your 5 gallon water dispenser arrives, setup is simple:


Place the dispenser on a flat, stable surface near an outlet if it has hot/cold functionality.
Remove the cap from your 5 gallon water jug with water and quickly invert it into the dispenser's reservoir (a helper makes this easier, especially with a 5 gallon glass water jug).
Let the reservoir fill for a few minutes before dispensing.
Enjoy cold, hot, or room-temperature water at the push of a lever or button — courtesy of your local Spencer's Soft Water delivery.


Choosing the Right 5 Gallon Water Dispenser Setup for Your Home or Office


Families: A top-load water jug dispenser with both hot and cold settings is a household favorite — perfect for baby formula, hot cocoa, and everyday drinking water from your 5 gallon water bottle jug.
Offices: A bottom-load 5 gallon water cooler dispenser keeps break rooms looking tidy and is easier for staff to refill.
Eco-conscious households: A 5 gallon glass water bottle paired with a bottom-load unit offers a plastic-free option without sacrificing convenience — available through Spencer's Soft Water.


Why Local Michiana Customers Choose Spencer's Soft Water

Whether you're searching for a reliable five gallon water container, comparing a 5 gallon water bottle jug to a glass option, or trying to figure out which five gallon water dispenser fits your kitchen counter, Spencer's Soft Water makes the decision easy with local expertise, flexible delivery schedules, and a full range of 5 gallon water jugs — from 5 gallon glass water jug options to standard plastic five gallon water jug containers.

With scheduled delivery, sanitized bottle exchanges, and a choice of purified, distilled, spring, or alkaline water, switching to Spencer's Soft Water for your 5 gallon water dispenser and water jugs for water dispenser needs is one of the simplest ways to improve your everyday water routine — no lifting, no guessing, no running out.