Water Purifier Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC): What is the Cost Range?

It is a common misconception that water purifiers need to be maintained. In reality, all you have to do is replace the external filter every few months and the main filters inside the machine once a year. That is all there is as far as routine maintenance is concerned.

This article discusses the different water purifiers available and their respective AMC costs. Some models are more expensive than others based on the technology used in purification of water.

The goal of this article is not to convince you which model to buy, rather it aims to help educate you about what these annual maintenance costs entail and make you aware of it.

Why is annual maintenance essential?

One thing to keep in mind is that with any purifier you have two important components to maintain properly.

The first part is the external filter. The filter gets clogged over time and needs to be replaced every few months. Other components inside the machine apart from the internal filters needs very little maintenance. The internal filters needs to be replaced once in a year.

Secondly, you’ll obviously need to clean the tank regularly. This can be a little more time-consuming, but if you follow manufacturer instructions, you should be fine in terms of maintaining your purifier.

Annual maintenance costs are negligible when compared to the benefits they offer. If you want clean and safe drinking water every day, then investing in a quality water purifier is a great decision.

What is the annual maintenance cost of a water purifier?

Well, this depends on many factors such as the water purifier model, types, brands, etc.

AMC based on water purifier models – Obviously the more advanced the water purifier, the more its annual maintenance cost. For example, a plain RO water purifier’s AMC will be far less than a high-end (RO+UV+UF+TDS Control/Alkaline or Copper) water purifier with added features/functions.

Average AMC Range – Rs. 3000 to 6000 for RO models (assuming it is the routine AMC)

AMC based on water purifier types – As you know, there are many types of water purifiers with the cheapest AMC for UV water purifiers followed by UV+UF water purifiers. RO water purifier’s AMC is higher than that of the UV or UF water purifiers.

Average AMC Range – Same as above for RO and Rs. 500 to 2000 for UV or UF Water Purifiers

AMC based on water purifier brands – Popular brands charge higher AMC than those of the less popular brands. If you do a research, you will find that less popular brand water purifiers are less expensive to buy and incur lower AMC as well. However, don’t fall for it, you will be frustrated when problems occur. It is always better to opt for a premier brand.

Average AMC Range – Same as above for premier RO brands; for local brands price can range anywhere from Rs. 1000 to 2000.

Annual Maintenance Costs Breakup

Following are the average costs involved in the AMC of your water purifier. Not all components of the water purifier are covered under AMC. You should read the annual maintenance contract form thoroughly before signing it.

Yearly internal filter change – Rs. 4000 to 4500

External filter change (every 6 months to 1 year) – Rs. 500 to 1500 (may or may not be covered under AMC)

Other water purifier components – Price can be any range

Conclusion

Annual maintenance costs are often overlooked by buyers. When you buy a water purifier, it needs to be maintained in order for it to work properly and provide clean drinking water. The cost of annual maintenance will vary depending on the type/model of water purifier but is worth investing in if you want your family’s health protected with safe drinking water all year round.