How to maintain RO water purifiers at home?

Safe and clean water is not readily available nowadays. The leading cause of the degradation of water quality is population growth and industrial development. Generally, people living in some of the cities, towns and villages are still dependant on the groundwater to meet their water requirements. Apart from this, there are many cities where people are drinking water sourced from rivers and lakes.

The groundwater in India has a varying degree of hardness. Therefore, you need to install water purifiers at home to regulate the quality of drinking water. These RO systems are capable enough of removing heavy impurities such as mercury and lead from polluted or contaminated water quickly.

Most of the people think that the installation of an RO system can solve their problem. It is not correct. You need to clean your RO regularly to keep enjoying safe and clean drinking water for more extended periods. It may be possible that you’re not able to clean the system by yourself. You can always visit your nearby Aquaguard service centre to get your RO system serviced in a hassle-free manner.

In this blog, you’ll find some useful insight on how to maintain the integrity of RO water purifiers at home.

What is RO system?

RO means reverse osmosis. It’s a multistage filtration system. This type of water purifier removes a variety of impurities and contaminants from the water quickly. Polymer film or thin membrane is responsible for cleaning the impure water. This membrane has tiny pores that are responsible for removing harmful chemicals and microorganisms from the contaminated water. Once the water is purified, the outlet pipe flushes out the impurities side by side.

How to make your RO system last longer?

A quality reverse osmosis system can last for several years in case it is properly maintained. Here’s what it takes:

Change filter regularly

First of all, you must read the RO system’s owner manual carefully. You must have a whole idea whether your water purifier has three, four or five stages. The user manual will provide insights on what filters are used in each step. Try to get all your filters replaced in the scheduled time, as mentioned in the owner’s manual. Details of commonly used filters are discussed below:

Sediment filter

The sediment filter must be changed every 12 months. It is useful in straining out silt and dirt and is specially designed for the pre-filtration stage. Sediment filter helps you to get rid of soil nearby delicate RO membranes. It is necessary to change the sediment filter on schedule to protect RO membranes from becoming foul and clogged.

Carbon Filter

The carbon filter is designed to remove contaminants and especially chlorine from the RO system. It affects both the life and performance of the RO membrane. Also, carbon filter impacts the taste and odour of the filtered water. It must be replaced every year.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane

The RO membrane allows water to flow through it but removed all the contaminants at the same time from it. In case, sediment and carbon filters are replaced on schedule; the RO membrane can last for a more extended period. You can get RO membranes replaced every two to three years. Also, the life of the RO membrane is dependent on the quality and usage of water.

Polishing Filter

The polishing filter is mainly used in the final stage of the RO System. In this stage, a final post-filter is “polish” off to maintain taste and odour in the water. The last filter stage ensures that you get an outstanding quality of drinking water.

Why is it necessary to change filters on their replacement schedule?

It is noticed that failure to change out filters on time not only cause damage to the system but also impacts water production. Therefore, if you see a decrease in water production from your RO system, it will be an indication it is the best time to replace your filters.

Best way to clean and sanitize RO water purifier

You must sanitize and recharge your system yearly. Best time to perform this activity is when you’re changing out filters. You can also contact Aquaguard RO service center near Hyderabad to get the job done.

Please note: In case, you’re cleaning yourself, you must follow your user manual to perform this task carefully:

Step 1: Shut down the main valve

Step 2: Dispense off all of the water from the system

Step 3: Remove both sediment and carbon filters

Step 4: Remove the membrane

Step 5: Keep the screens out of their housings

Step 6: Screw the houses back in place

Step 7: Pour hydrogen peroxide over stage-one housing

Step 8: Place back all the filters

Step 9: Turn on the main valve

Let the water run for some time to clean the filters

You must follow all the steps mentioned above to ensure your water purifier is working efficiently.  This way, your purifier can easily last for 10 to 15 years!