InSinkErator HOT-1 Low-Profile Instant Hot Water Dispenser

Comment: My 3rd HOT-1 in as many years just died - trips the ground fault breaker just like the others. I'm glad I installed the GFCI outlet! This product has some serious design flaws - stay away from it!

Comment: This is my third Insinkerator HOT-1. The first two lasted about 8 years each. The problem is that the storage tank developed a leak and then the unit is done for. This time I spent at lot of time searching for a unit that would last longer. After reading all the reviews I could find, I decided to stay with the HOT-1. It works well and I like the small capacity tank. The more expensive models have larger stainless steel tanks that will last longer, but use more energy to keep the water warm all the time. Since we used our unit only a few times a week, tank capacity is not an issue. it is relatively easy to install. One trick I came up with is to tie a string around the top of dispenser handle and then have someone pull the unit up by treading the string through the hole in the sink while you guide it in from below. This saves a lot of time, because otherwise it is very hard to position the unit into the sink opening from below. It took me less than an hour to install it.

Comment: I've gone through 2 of these in about 4 years. lousy, lousy, lousy! They both failed with the same symptom - they pop the AFCI circuit breaker. It seems like there are many complaints for this product. Why would InSinkErator sell such crap when it destroys their reputation. I won't buy anything from them, again.
Stay away from this product!!!! There are other choices with excellent reviews.

Comment: This has been installed for over 1+ years and still works perfectly. We use this all the time. A "Must have" if you are a tea drinker.

Comment: We have used this hot water dispenser for over three years with absolutely no problem and I use it throughout the day every day. I drink a LOT of hot tea so it gets used all the time. I had the same kind at my other home and never had a problem with it there, either. I hate to see that so many have had a bad experience with it but it has worked great for us and doesn't take up a ton of space. I couldn't be more pleased...for the price, it's my favorite kitchen appliance!