Water Purifier Maintenance — Filters, AMC and Real Costs
A water purifier is only as safe as its filters. Here's the maintenance rhythm that keeps drinking water genuinely clean.
The filter schedule
- Sediment and carbon pre-filters — typically every 6–12 months depending on water quality.
- RO membrane — usually 2–3 years, sooner with very high TDS.
- UV lamp — roughly yearly, since intensity fades even while the light glows.
Warning signs to act on
Slower flow, changed taste or odour, and a TDS reading creeping up all say the same thing: filter time. Don't wait for the service light alone.
AMC — worth it?
An annual maintenance contract (typically ₹2,000–₹4,000) bundles filter changes and service visits — usually worth it for RO systems, which need scheduled care regardless. Budget this as part of the purifier's real cost when buying.
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