Was about to confirm purchase of LG Puricare (7-year contract) until I read this post.

Any other good recommended water dispenser?

Don't mind the rental period, as it comes with warranty.

1. landed or condo?
Condo.

2. how many pax in your household?
3

3. got senior / babies / people with disease like kidney failure for example in the house?
No

4. can you able to do some small DIY installing yourself or not? (like replacement filter yourself?)
Yes

5. how much u afford to installment per month for at least 5 years? 50/mth or 100/mth or 150/mth?
RM100

6. or do u prefer 1-time off purchase? below 1k or 2k or 3k?
RM3k

7. do you own external water filter yet?
No

8. hot/water function is it a must for you? will you willing to fork out another RM50/mth electricity bill for the feature? or you just stick with thermal pot + fridge cold water?
Hot water function is a must.

Is there any summary where I can read about the good & bad of Brand A vs Brand B etc?

Am looking into 3M right now