Patrick Gunther
My Review of the Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller Including Unboxing, Assembly, and Performance
I recently had the opportunity to review the Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller. The company had previously sent me the Warrior ProĀ® Full Size Large Ice Bath to review. Together, these make up a discounted package, the Warrior Pro Chiller + XL Plunge Bath Bundle. I want to take this opportunity to provide an authentic written review of the Warrior Pro Water Chiller, in addition to the below embedded video unboxing, assembly, and review that I conducted, in order to provide some additional insights into my experience with this water chiller.
The Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller is Very Compact
From the outset, I think it is important to point out that the Warrior Pro water chiller is very compact. It takes up very little space, which I think most users will appreciate. The dimensions are only 13ā x 13ā x 15ā, making it essentially a very small box. Itās about 55 lbs in weight, so it does take a little hefting for the average user to move, but itās not something that should be very troublesome. Most people will be using it in a very stationary manner, although the ice bath being very mobile as it is an inflatable, the chiller is also easy enough to maneuver to transport with the ice bath tub because it is not an awkward shape at all. Two people could move it together very easily if needed, but one person transporting the chiller should suffice.
The Steel Box and Frame are Anti-Corrosive
The black matte finish on the Warrior Willpower Pro chiller that is ant-corrosive makes it nice to be able to use either indoors or outdoors. I prefer to use mine outdoors; I would just mention that it really should be covered when not in use just to protect it from aging faster, getting filthy, or getting rain inside of the unit. Itās important to remember as an electrically-powered unit, you really should protect it from the elements.
I like the fact that it is a step up from a standard 1/3 HP water chiller, or even other Ā¼ HP water chillers that are so commonplace in the marketplace. I personally donāt think Ā¼ HP is really adequate, and 1/3 is borderline; however, Ā½ HP will do the trick for all but the most hardcore ice bathers.
Assembling the Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller
If you get intimidated by reading instruction manuals, and having lots of parts to put together, then we have something in common. I fumbled through the process a little bit, just because I am not very mechanically-minded, but as you can see, I was able to put the unit together with the video that came from scanning the QR code on the written instructions. Watching it being put together from the video tutorial really helped me to visualize the steps, and although it took me longer than most (about an hour ā though you might not gather that from watching the sped-up video construction section), I was happy and proud of myself for being able to do it. And, what was more gratifying is that it worked just as it was supposed to after I turned it on the first time!
The Time it Takes to Chill
The advertised 7-10 hours chilling time to get to your desired temperature seems about right. In the video, youāll note that the unit display only got to 45-degrees when I set it to 39 and kept it chilling overnight. However, I tested the difference between the readout and the actual water temperature using a thermometer on three successive ice bath sessions. What did I learn? I found out that the temperature display differed exactly 4 degrees each time I tested ā I counted that a good thing, because that meant that the water really did end up getting colder than I had originally thought. So, 45-degrees Fahrenheit on the readout of the chiller was really 41-degrees. And, during a different session than the one that I filmed, the temperature on the display read 43-degrees, meaning that it really did reach my desired 39-degree temperature (being that I tested with the thermometer and it was 4 degrees colder, so 39-degrees)!
By the way, I would also like to mention that the temperature readout on the water chiller does not flash as it appeared to in the video. In fact, that is an anomalous effect caused by the iPhone used to record it. The actual display shows solid numbers. So, thankfully no worries with the readout malfunctioning.
Some Considerations
If you are looking for 50 ā 55-degree ice baths (they say that anything under 60-degress has diminishing returns anyway), this Ā½ HP chiller will be very efficient for you because, as an example, if your water started out at 70-degrees, it should only take about 5 hours or so to get to say a 55-degree ice bath. Start the chiller in advance of your plunge, accordingly. To extend the life of the unit, I like to start mine about 10:00 pm at night, and when I get in for a morning plunge at 8:00 am, itās well within my 40-ish degree desired temperature (accounting for the 4-degree temperature differential between the display and the actual thermometer-tested water). After my morning plunge, I turn it off for the rest of the day until nighttime again to prepare it for the next morningās plunge. Only the most intense ice bathers will need a stronger chiller motor. This would be people that have less time to wait for the chiller to reach their desired temperature, and maybe for those that live in regions of extreme heat.
Any Cons to It?
I canāt really knock the performance of the chiller at all. It does what I need it to do in a reasonable time frame. Some would consider the $1,250 cost of the unit to be pricey, but if you are dedicated to the practice of cold water immersion therapy, youāll find it to be a really good investment, and itās not excessive. In fact, itās pretty well on par with the rest of the marketplace in comparison. It will definitely save you money in the long run from buying ice each time.
I guess another con could be that you need to change out the filter every 1-2 months, but I canāt think of another water chiller where you donāt have to do that. Equipment of all types take a little bit of maintenance, and this is a small price to pay to experience clean, fresh water.
TL;DR
I really enjoy my Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller! Once itās put together, itās mostly set-and-forget. The maintenance is minimal. I just keep it covered, and turn it off after every use. It gets to my desired temperature when I turn it on and let it run overnight. Using the Warrior Pro Full Size Large Ice Bath together with the chiller is an excellent combination. The ice bath is very well insulated. For the money, $1,750 for the combination of the two, I consider it to be well worth the investment, and very durable.
I hope this review has helped you if you are shopping for a cold plunge; Iāve tried to give you the ins and outs of the Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller to the best of my ability. If itās something that youād like to invest in, consider using this Warrior Willpower affiliate link, which will give you $100 off your purchase when you use my exclusive IBTREVIEWS discount code, and is a win-win for both of us.
For additional in-depth reviews, visit my ice bath tub reviews page for at-home cold plunges and venue experiences. For a discount on the Warrior Willpower Pro Water Chiller or Warrior Pro Full Size Large Ice Bath, visit my Warrior Willpower Discount Code page.
