Things to Consider Before Buying Water Purifiers
by Adam on May.05, 2009, under Water Purifier
Water purification system is a hot item among home owners right now. It is a good way to get healthy and cheap drinking water. However, the price of the device and the maintenance cost can really be very costly. That’s why you need to pay attention to a few thing before you decide to buy one.
Here, I will give you comparison of the 4 types of popular water purifiers in the market. They are Ultraviolet (UV) units, Reverse Osmosis or RO, distillers and filters.
Purchase price
The first thing that you should consider is the initial purchase. The price will dependent on the type of the water purifier and also on how much water pollutants you have to remove from the water. You need this information before you buy the unit. You can get the information from a lab test or you can also get it from the annual water report that is provided by the local government.
The price for the filters and stuffs is ranging from as low as $25 for the carbon filters and can be as high as $800 for the more sophisticated water purifiers that combines carbon filters with UV and redox.
Next is installation cost. You can do this yourself. But, to be safe, you can used a professional for a price of $100 to $400 that depend on how difficult it is to install it.
