Bottle-Free filtered water cooler rental

Offices, clinics, schools, gyms, co-working spaces and small manufacturers wanting a steady water supply without storing bottles.

Monthly lease or rental fee per cooler, with set-up fees and filter or servicing charges added to the contract.

• Basic technical and installation ability
• Selling and explaining a service contract
• Careful, hygienic maintenance
• Keeping a service calendar

• Plumbing connections may need a licensed plumber in your province, so check before installing yourself
• Check that units and filters carry the right drinking water certification (such as NSF/ANSI marks) for Canada
• Poor sanitation or missed filter changes create health and reputation risks
• Commercial general liability insurance, including water damage from leaks
• Landlord permission may be needed to connect to a building's water supply
• Check municipal business licensing rules, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many coolers you buy, the filters and tools you need, and how you set up your service.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many workplaces you serve and the service contracts you offer. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check whether plumbing connections need a licensed plumber in your province. Check that units and filters carry the right drinking water certification, such as NSF/ANSI marks. Also check landlord permission, insurance covering leaks, and municipal licensing.