Common Problems in Water Purifiers
Common Problems in Water Purifiers |
What is RO AMC?
RO AMC stands for RO Annual Maintenance Contract. It is an annual plan for the repair and maintenance of RO water purifiers, including monthly investigations and check-ups of your RO water purifier by a skilled professional. The plan and terms of the contract might differ from company to company, regular maintenance being constant in all.
There are a few things to keep in mind before you decide to buy an RO purifier or if you already have one. These are the most common RO problems and solutions in India:
Taste and smell of the RO purifier water
If you experience that water filtered from your RO purifier is foul in smell or bad in taste, it means you need to replace the filters. A biofilm is a layer of organic and inorganic material collected on the surface of a water purifier. Due to this, the levels of contaminants in the water rise. The quickest solution for this is to replace any clogged filters or the membrane. Once the filters and the membrane are changed, you can check if there is an improvement in the taste or odour of the water. Ensure that the filters are changed every 12 months.
Water flow or pressure
If your RO is releasing water slower than it normally does, it might be because of low water pressure. An RO typically needs a minimum pressure of 40 to 60 PSI (pounds per square inch) to operate properly. There could also be a malfunction in the water storage tank of the purifier, leading to this issue. The purifier’s water storage tank contains an air bladder so that it releases water quickly. The more water, the higher the pressure. To resolve this issue, you would need to replace the clogged filters with the help of RO service providers.
The functioning of the RO purifier’s faucet is Making Unusual Noises
Sometimes you may experience constant water leakage from the RO purifier’s faucet. This can be because of an ill-fitted O-ring around the faucet. If you hear a strange noise from your water purifier’s faucet, especially after replacing the filters and the membrane, it is due to the air being pushed out of the system. It could also be due to a change in the water pressure within the system. In this case, you would need to call RO service to either get the O-ring replaced or fixed tightly.
RO water tank is taking too long to fill up
Another common problem that is found in many RO and UV water purifiers is that the water storage tank doesn’t get filled up completely. This is caused due to extremely low water pressure in the purifier i.e., below 40-60 PSI, If the water pressure is less than 40 PSI, you will need to increase the pressure, which can be done with the help of a water pump and this can also be caused by a damaged or clogged filter membrane. When the membrane gets clogged after a few months of usage, the water filtration process slows down and the water quality degrades. If the membrane is clogged or damaged, it should be replaced to avoid any health issues.
Wastewater volume is in excess
This common issue again causes clogged or damaged membranes in the filter. The rejected water from the RO purifier contains a high amount of TDS and contaminants. This forms an integral part of the functioning of a RO water purifier. The solution to this problem is regular maintenance and service of the RO purifier. In this case, also, you would need to get the filter membrane replaced for the efficient functioning of the RO water purifier.
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