How Does Price Affect Purchase Of Water Purifiers In India?

By Author: Anuj Singh
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Most Indians are price-conscious customers. Obviously, while buying water purifiers, most customers compare the prices of water purifiers in India. However, most forget that there are several expenses that need to be compared as well. Factoring this in can get far more complex than buying an air ticket online. So, when you explore purifiers online and offline, keep the following aspects in mind.

Cost of purifier: This is most obvious one. But it is important to understand that the filters in the purifier affect the cost. So, if you include a RO system in your purifier, the cost is bound to go up. But, if your neighbourhood has hard water, it is not optional. You would have to choose RO. When you compare water purifiers, choose according to the quality of water in your region and determine the filters you need. This can be done with a few simple tests.

Service: This is where the choice gets tricky. Very few people know that you get a guarantee or warrantee for a stipulated period of time. In this period, you will get maintenance and repair services at discounted price. Following that, you will have to enter into ...
... an AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) to continue to receive this support.

Most customers ignore it, though. This, however, is a necessary annual expense for all purifiers as you would need to keep replacing the filters. Most filters stay functional for a limited time only. This time varies with the quality of water in your region. So, this contract is a must and the price of this contract varies from company to company. As this is the more consistent expense, you must take it into account while checking the prices of water purifiers in India.

Electricity: Unless you buy a purifier with activated carbon filter only, your electricity expense will increase. But, it gets challenging to measure this effectively. This information is not available on any website. Monthly cash flow is not a major factor for most Indians as they are reported to having the third highest monthly saving rate (28%) worldwide along with Vietnam. Personally, though, if it’s difficult to pay extra on the electricity bill, it may not be a good choice to go for a UV or RO water purifier.

So, in the end, it is important to consider these expenses before buying purifier. These are neither small nor temporary expenses. They are compulsory annual and monthly costs. So, be prepared and make the best choice possible.

Anuj Singh works as a quality analyst with Livpure. Anuj is technology enthusiast and shares information on price of water purifiers in India. He compares different water purifiers considering factors like price, service and quality