Reverse-osmosis Unit
Reverse-osmosis Unit | Water Purification | Plumbing | Sunbright
Imagine turning on the tap in your Sunbright home and tasting crisp, clean water that rivals your favorite bottled brand. HEP’s reverse-osmosis unit quietly removes up to 99% of dissolved solids, chlorine, and other impurities, routing every drop through a series of high-performance membranes and carbon filters. The compact system tucks neatly beneath your sink, yet delivers a steady flow of ultra-pure water for cooking, coffee, baby formula, and even spot-free rinses on glassware.
Our licensed plumbers handle everything—from precision installation and leak-free connections to friendly walkthroughs on filter changes—so you gain peace of mind as well as perfect hydration. Discover how affordable, point-of-use water purification elevates everyday living in Sunbright while reducing plastic waste and utility bills in one smart upgrade.
FAQs
How does a reverse-osmosis (RO) unit work, and what contaminants will it remove from my Sunbright home’s water?
An RO system forces tap water through a semipermeable membrane that has microscopic pores (≈0.0001 micron). This barrier blocks dissolved salts, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, chromium), pesticides, fluoride, nitrates, pharmaceuticals, and up to 99% of bacteria and viruses. The purified water is stored in a small holding tank, while the rejected contaminants are flushed to drain. The result is crisp-tasting, low-TDS water ideal for drinking, cooking, ice makers, and aquariums.
What sets your reverse-osmosis installation service in Sunbright apart from DIY kits or big-box alternatives?
Our licensed plumbers size and plumb the RO unit to your home’s pressure, feed-water quality, and under-sink space. We sanitize lines, install shut-off valves, pressure-regulating fittings, and NSF-certified tubing, and we leak-test the system before leaving. Every installation includes a water-quality test, a written maintenance schedule, and a two-year workmanship warranty—services rarely offered with DIY or retail systems.
How often should I replace the pre-filters, post-filter, and membrane?
For Sunbright’s municipal water, we recommend changing the sediment and carbon pre-filters every 6–12 months, the carbon polishing filter every 12 months, and the RO membrane every 2–3 years. If you’re on a private well, high sediment or iron may shorten those intervals. We mark installation dates on each cartridge and send free email or text reminders so you stay on track.
Can my RO unit supply purified water to my refrigerator and ice maker?
Yes. During installation we can run ¼-inch food-grade tubing from the RO tank to your fridge’s cold-water inlet. This gives you RO-filtered ice and chilled water without additional filters in the refrigerator. The distance should be under 25 ft for optimal pressure and flow; longer runs may require a permeate-pump upgrade to maintain ice production.
What is the typical cost and how long does installation take?
A 4- to 5-stage undersink RO package with professional installation in Sunbright generally ranges from $425 to $675, depending on options like remineralization cartridges or permeate pumps. Labor usually takes 1.5–2.5 hours, so most customers have fully functioning purified water before we leave the driveway.
Does an RO system waste water, and how can I minimize it?
A traditional RO system sends 3–4 gallons of concentrate to drain for every gallon of purified water produced. To reduce waste, we can install a high-efficiency 1:1 membrane, add a permeate pump (which cuts waste by about 75%), or route the reject water to a garden or utility drain equipped for gray-water use. We’ll evaluate your household’s needs and recommend the most cost-effective conservation option.