Water purifier is a necessary home appliance to all household but it has some common issues if you are using. First you have to know about common Ro water purifier problems.

Ro water purifier protect you to dirty water drinking problem and gives you clean drinking water from which you live healthy life without take medicine.

When water purifier get older above 6 months its filters start get spoiling and you will face dirty water problem, smell in water, Ro not working and etc.

This all signs telling you to change filters and clean and maintain whole purifier. So in this blog you will get all information of common Ro water purifier problems and it’s solution.

How does an RO Water Purifier Works

Water purifier work on many stages which clean water properly and it supportive components work very well his job.

For understanding the full process of purification system need to know about all filtration parts of Ro water purifier.

Main Component’s of an RO purification System

For step by step purification process Ro need some filter like:

• Pre filter
• Sediment filter
• Carbon filter
• Membrane
• Uv, uf filter
• Alkaline cartridge
• Storage tank

It all work together and make water drinkable and reduce Tds, remove all impurities.

Role of Filters and Membrane

Basic all filtration parts make water clean easily. Filters remove all types of harmful bacteria and viruses and helps to membrane functioning properly.

All filter make membrane work easy and protect him from spoiling. Membrane plays role of remove high Tds of water.

Why RO Systems Need Maintenance

Because, inside all filters store all impurities of water and get spoil that is the reason of maintenance of Ro system.

If you want to drink water for a long time then you will take Care of maintenance time otherwise purifier’s water taste will tell you every thing.

This was you question’s answer of how does an Ro water purification system works I hope this information you will like and should be helpful.

Common RO Water Purifier Problems and its solution

Common Problems	Possible Causes	Quick Solution
RO not dispensing water	Low pressure or clogged filter	Check pressure and replace filters
Slow pure water flow	Blockage of membrane	Replace membrane it is best
Water leakage	Loose fittings	Tight connectors and fitting
Bad taste and smell	Expired carbon filter	Replace carbon filter
Continuous water wastage	Fault auto shut-off valve	Replace auto shut off valve
RO loud making noise	Pump issue	Change Pump or it head
Tank not filling	Low pressure of pump	Check pump
TDS high above 150	Membrane problem	Replace membrane
RO not working	Power supply issue	Check smps adapter and switch
Frequent filter choking	Dirty water supply	Install pre filter set

It was list of some common problem that you can fix easily by solution so apply and save money.

Purifier not dispensing water

When water flow don’t reach in storage tank then it is water not coming problem. This is a common problem it can resolve easily.

Causes of it

• Low pressure of water
• Sediment filter blocked
• Faulty booster pump
• Inlet valve closed
• Full water storage tank

Solution

• Check water supply from tap and check water input valve if block then clean it.
• Sediment and carbon filter is most important to check because after every 6 months it get spoiled.
• Water pressure check because Ro system need 40 to 60 PSI to function properly.
• Check Booster pump functioning if pump no vibrating, no hamming sound and delay in filling then change the pump.

Slow water flow from Ro

Usualy slow water problem create because of sediment and carbon filter clogged, and a membrane filter clogged or low pressure to fix it check these all.

Common causes

• Chocked pre filters
• Chocked membrane
• Poor pipe connection
• Low pressure of storage tank

Solutions

• Flush Ro membrane to remove impurities or replace it is best option.
• Replace filters
• Check pressure if required then fill it.

Water leakage problem

First find the actual leackege area then take a solution. Like pipe joint, tap, filters Lbow, faucet, tank, membrane housing.

If fitting loose, tap water leak, housing chocked and loose pipes.

Solution

• Fix fitting leakage change o ring rubber.
• Tight the tap if leak from there.
• Replace housing if chocked
• Push pipe properly to fix pipe leakage.

Bad smell and taste problem

Smell is normal in water purification system because every 6 to 12 months filtration parts get spoiled which become reason of bad smell.

Cause of it

This cause create from by chocked carbon filter which is responsible for bad taste and smell.

Solution

Simply, change carbon filter and fix it. Corbon should be good quality.

Continue water wastage

Water water wastage is a process of purification system but if water waste too much then you should take action.

• Check float valve it is responsible for auto cut
• Check sv if not working properly then change it.

Ro making sound

Ro don’t make sound but it happen then you should check it cause and fix it early. Mostly pump make noice it booster pump make notice then change it or repair.

Tank take time to fill

For tank filling problem check water pressure. If water pressure is perfect then you should check membrane filter.

High Tds level

Tds(total dissolved solid) lever matters for health so take care of Tds level if Tds level high of water then you should change membrane filter to fix it because it use to reduce Tds level.

Drinkable Tds level of water is 50 to 150ppm. 150 to 300 ppm acceptable but not for long time and above 500 don’t use to drink as per WHO guidelines all information from WHO guidelines.

Source- https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wash-documents/wash-chemicals/total-dissolved-solids-background-document.pdf

Ro not working

This is one of common Ro water purifier problems electrical power supply of purifier if SMPS adaptor not working then change it and check power supply.

Second reason booster pump not working then Ro will not working so change of repair it.

Sv problem if sv not working then it should be cause of purification process not working so check it if not working.

Early filters chocking

It totally depends on water quality if your water is very dirty then it can block all filters. If water is safe then use good quality filters.

So check row water quality before install an Ro water purification system.

This was 10 types common ro water purifier problems if you facing any problem then I told you solution in this blog follow and do it for yourself.

Diy maintainence tips

I am telling you some maintainence tips for your water purification system health you can follow them and be safe from expensive service and maintenance cost if you don’t want to face common Ro water purifier problems.

Monthly maintenance tips

Here are some tips for you that can help you to manage water purifier on monthly basis.

• Clean outer body with water or cleaner that in insure dust removed.
• Check pipe fitting of water purifier inner side.
• Check leakage of Ro system because it common Ro water purifier problems in one of problem.

6 months tips

• After every 6 months filter replacement is important then replace sediment and carbon filters.
• Sanitize every part that available in water purification system.

Yearly maintenance tips

• Full service of water purifier is important after 1 year.
• Membrane replace if not working properly it is important because membrane life 1 year.
• Check Tds level of water and maintain it by Tds controller adjustment.
• Check pump work properly and have any issue then change it.

This was some tips to maintain water purification system follow this and keep away from common Ro water purifier problems.

Replacement and repair which is beneficial

Some problems will fix after repair but some common Ro water purifier problems not fix with repair in this condition replacement is must important then replace part.

Next, see some situations of common ro water purifier problems and get suggestion which is best.

Situation	Repair	Replacement
Minor leakage	Yes	No
Old membrane	Yes	No
Repeated PCB failure	No	Yes
Tank damage	Yes	No
Purifier older than 7 years	No	Yes

If you feel repair cost expensive and charge 50% amount of new part then replace is best option.

When you should call professional technician?

When you face multiple common ro water purifier problems in Ro then you should take action and call a professional technician and take advice to him. If parts damage or repair able then replace parts at reliable price.

Check technician change genuine parts.

Conclusion

I hope this blog will help you to keep you water purifier safe in this I told you about common Ro water purifier problems that you face.

Follow solution that suggested and do it yourself without any professional help. If you that you can’t do then call technician.

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