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RO Purifier Electricity Bill: How Much Does It Cost to Run 24/7?
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:04
RO Purifier Electricity Bill: How Much Does It Cost to Run 24/7?
- •Many people wonder about the monthly electricity bill of an RO water purifier, especially if it's kept on 24 hours a day.
- •An RO purifier consumes only 25 to 60 watts, significantly less than refrigerators (150-250 watts) or irons/geysers (1000-2000 watts).
- •Modern RO purifiers feature 'Auto-Cut Off' technology, which automatically turns off the machine once its internal water tank is full.
- •For an average family, an RO machine runs for only 2 to 3 hours daily, consuming approximately 3 to 5 units of electricity per month.
- •The monthly electricity bill for an RO purifier is a mere 20 to 50 rupees, debunking the misconception that it significantly increases power costs.
Key Questions Answered
A normal domestic RO water purifier has a low power capacity of only 25 to 60 watts.
Even when left plugged in continuously, a good RO machine only needs to run for 2 to 3 hours a day to fill water for a family of 4 to 5 people, operating in auto mode for the remaining hours.
An RO water purifier consumes about 3 to 5 units of electricity monthly (up to 6 units for high TDS water), resulting in a negligible monetary cost of only 20 to 50 rupees per month.
