Reverse-osmosis Units

Reverse-osmosis Units | Water Purification | Plumbing | Sequatchie

Imagine turning on the tap in your Sequatchie home and tasting water as crisp and refreshing as a mountain spring. HEP’s reverse-osmosis units make that moment possible by forcing ordinary tap water through ultra-fine membranes that strip away dissolved solids, heavy metals, and lingering chlorine flavors. Sleek, space-saving systems tuck neatly beneath your sink, and each filter change is handled by our licensed plumbers, so you never have to fuss with complicated cartridges or worry about leaks.

From morning coffee to evening pasta, every sip and bite benefits from dependable water purification, while your fixtures, ice maker, and favorite glassware stay free of mineral buildup. HEP backs every installation with transparent pricing, rapid scheduling, and a satisfaction guarantee trusted throughout the Sequatchie Valley. Call today and discover how effortlessly pure water can flow in your home.

FAQs

What is reverse osmosis and how does it purify water for Sequatchie homes?

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a mechanical filtration process that forces household water through a semipermeable membrane. The membrane’s microscopic pores (about 0.0001 micron) reject up to 99% of dissolved salts, heavy metals, chlorine by-products, nitrates, PFAS, and other contaminants common in Sequatchie’s municipal and well water supplies. The purified water is stored in a small pressure tank, while the concentrated impurities are flushed to the drain. The result is clean, fresh-tasting water suitable for drinking, cooking, baby formula, and pets.

If Sequatchie already treats municipal water, why would I need an RO unit?

While local utilities disinfect and clarify the water, several issues can remain: (1) chlorine and chloramine used for disinfection affect taste and odor; (2) trace levels of lead, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals can enter through aging pipes or agricultural runoff; (3) well users often face hardness minerals, iron, and sulfur odors. An RO system provides a final, point-of-use barrier that removes these residual contaminants, giving you bottle-quality water without the cost or plastic waste of store-bought bottles.

How is an under-sink RO system installed and how long will it take?

Installation usually takes 1.5–2 hours. We mount the compact filter assembly on the cabinet wall, drill a dedicated RO faucet hole in your sink or countertop, connect the cold-water feed with a T-fitting, install a drain saddle on the sink’s waste line, and position the storage tank. All connections use food-grade tubing and quick-connect fittings. When finished, we sanitize the system, perform leak tests, and flush the first full tank. There’s minimal disruption, and you can use your regular plumbing throughout the visit.

What routine maintenance does a reverse-osmosis unit require?

Regular upkeep is simple: (1) Pre-sediment and carbon filters: replace every 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage. These cartridges protect the membrane from chlorine and particulates. (2) RO membrane: replace every 2–3 years; its lifespan is longer if filters are changed on schedule. (3) Post-carbon polishing filter: replace annually for optimal taste. We offer affordable service plans that include scheduled filter changes, sanitizing, performance checks, and free labor on any warranted part.

Does an RO system waste a lot of water, and are there ways to minimize it?

Standard RO membranes send away 2–4 gallons of concentrate for every gallon of purified water. However, newer high-efficiency membranes and permeate-pump designs we install can cut that ratio to 1:1.5 or even 1:1. Additionally, the reject water is clean enough for non-potable uses—many Sequatchie customers route it to garden barrels or pet bowls. Proper sizing and timely filter changes keep the system running at peak efficiency, further reducing waste.

What kind of warranty and support do you provide for Sequatchie RO customers?

Our residential RO units carry a 10-year warranty on housings and the storage tank, 3 years on the faucet and fittings, and 1 year on the membrane. Labor on warrantied parts is free for the first 12 months. We also offer optional annual service agreements that cover all filter replacements, system sanitizing, pressure checks, and emergency leak response. Because we’re locally based in Sequatchie County, most service calls are handled the same day.