摘要 |
A combination water cooler and refrigerator unit (10) is provided including a lower cabinet (20) defining a refrigerated compartment (14), and an upper water reservoir (12) for receiving a supply of water from a water source, such as an inverted water bottle (40). A refrigeration system mounted within the cabinet includes a chiller coil having a first segment (18) for chilling the refrigerated compartment, and a second segment (17) for chilling water within the water reservoir. In addition, a lower end (48) of the water reservoir is positioned in heat transfer relation with an upper region of the refrigerated compartment, and a single thermostatic temperature control sensor (19) is mounted within the refrigerated compartment for regulating the refrigeration system for substantially eliminating risk of reservoir or refrigerator freeze up. |