HUL Pureit, an industry leader in water purification solutions, recently unveiled their Eco Water Saver Mineral RO+UV+MF AS water purifier as an advanced solution designed to deliver safe and clean drinking water. Equipped with RO, UV and MF technologies for guaranteed removal of harmful contaminants while simultaneously retaining essential minerals as vital essentials, responsible consumers need an in-depth knowledge of this water purifier’s annual maintenance cost in order to make an informed decision; in this article we explore factors contributing to its maintenance cost in detail.
Filter Replacement
HUL Pureit Eco Water Saver Mineral RO+UV+MF AS boasts multiple filters which need periodic replacement in order to achieve peak performance, such as:
Pre-Sediment Filter: This filter removes coarse impurities and should be changed every six months at approximately ₹300 cost per new pre-sediment filter.
Pre-RO Carbon Filters: Pre-RO carbon filters remove chlorine and organic impurities and should be changed every 12 months, at an approximate cost of ₹500 each time one needs replacing.
Post-RO Carbon Filters: These filters enhance the taste of water and should be changed every year at an estimated cost of ₹500 for replacement filters.
RO Membranes: RO membranes filter out impurities that have settled to the water table and should be changed every 24 months for best performance; replacement costs average about ₹2,500.
UV Chamber: The ultraviolet chamber disinfects water by eliminating bacteria and viruses, with replacement costs estimated to cost about ₹1,500 each time it needs replacing.
MF Membranes: An MF membrane removes bacteria and cysts and should be changed every 24 months for approximately ₹1,000 in cost.
Looking at filter replacement costs alone, an approximate annual maintenance expense for filters would come out to around ₹2,550.
Service Charges
Maintenance charges associated with HUL Pureit Eco Water Saver Mineral RO+UV+MF AS, in addition, to filter replacement expenses, may incur service charges as part of its upkeep. Installation is free with three mandatory service visits included within one year free service plan from the company; then annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), depending upon the plan chosen can range anywhere between ₹ 3,000 to 4,500 annually depending upon plan details.
Electricity Consumption
HUL Pureit Eco Water Saver Mineral RO+UV+MF AS consumes around 60 Watts during operation and with average use over 5 hours daily it would use approximately 109.5kWh annually; with India’s average electricity tariff being ₹5 per kWh this equals approximately ₹547.50 as the annual electricity costs.
HUL Pureit Eco Water Saver Mineral RO+UV+MF AS wall mounted/Counter top Black 10L Water Purifier
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Conclusion
Due to filter replacement costs, service fees and electricity consumption costs, HUL Pureit Eco Water Saver Mineral RO+UV+MF AS’ estimated annual maintenance costs range between ₹ 6,097.50 to ₹ 7,597.50.