Who knew a hot water dispenser would be used as much, or if not more, than the kitchen faucet? Originally, I wanted it so I could readily make hot tea in the morning and head out the door, but I found out very quickly how easily hot water comes in handy in the kitchen for other uses too. Whether you want to thaw food, speed up cooking time on the cook top that calls for boiling water (just add some water from the dispenser) or even clean up dishes by hand or let pans or bowls soak for easy clean up, this dispenser covers it all. When I ordered it I thought of it as a luxury item I really didn't need but boy, am I ever glad I have it now.