Reverse Osmosis Installation Orange, CA

Enjoy crisp, clean drinking water straight from your tap with professional reverse osmosis installation by Done‑Rite Plumbing & Rooter

Are you concerned about contaminants in your tap water, noticing odd tastes or odors, or tired of buying bottled water? A Reverse Osmosis (RO) system provides point-of-use purification that’s highly effective—removing up to 99% of dissolved solids, chemicals, and heavy metals. Done‑Rite Plumbing & Rooter offers expert reverse osmosis installation in Orange, CA, delivering top-quality water for your family’s health and convenience.

What Is Reverse Osmosis Installation?

Reverse osmosis installation connects a multi-stage water treatment unit under a sink or dedicated cabinet. Done‑Rite Plumbing & Rooter handles everything—sizing the system, installing a permeate storage tank, faucet, and drain connection—to ensure efficient, leak-free operation and clean, great-tasting water.

An RO system typically includes:

1. Pre-filters (sediment & carbon) to protect the membrane
   
2. RO membrane—the filtration heart
   
3. Permeate (clean) storage tank
   
4. Faucet & drain connection for wastewater
   
5. Optional post-filter or remineralizer
   
   

Water pressure forces tap water through the semi-permeable membrane, separating pure water and sending contaminants down the drain.

Is Reverse Osmosis Installation Worth It?

Pros

• Ultra-pure drinking water—better than bottled in most cases
  
• Affordable and convenient—no hauling or recycling.
  
• Automatic operation—set it and forget it.
  
• Improves flavor and protects health.
  
• NSF-certified systems ensure verified performance
  
  

Cons

• Wastewater: can produce 3–6 gallons of wastewater per filtered gallon .
  
• Removes beneficial minerals—remineralization is recommended
  
• Requires space under the sink and periodic filter changes.
  
• Higher upfront and maintenance costs compared to simple filters.
  

Despite these, the purity and protection RO systems provide often outweigh the drawbacks

especially with proper installation and remineralization.

Yes. However, because RO water is demineralized, it may taste flat and lack electrolytes. We recommend adding a post-RO remineralizer to restore healthy mineral balance and pH

RO water can be slightly acidic and lacks minerals, which is generally safe but may not be ideal long-term without remineralization. Drinking RO water daily is fine—but if your sink pipes have lead, RO actually provides safer water .

RO water is free of chemicals and heavy metals, which may reduce workload on kidneys. However, its effect on long-term kidney health is minimal if you maintain a balanced diet.

What Are the Alternatives to Reverse Osmosis?

• Activated carbon filters: Effective against chlorine, VOCs, and odors, but not all contaminants.
  
• Distillation: Produces pure water but takes longer and uses electricity.
  
• Ion exchange or salt-based softeners: Reduce hardness, not all chemicals.
  
• UV treatment: Targets microorganisms but not dissolved solids.

Each has pros and cons; RO offers the most comprehensive purification for drinking water.

How Long Does Reverse Osmosis Installation Take?

Typical installation takes 2–3 hours, depending on system complexity and under-sink access. Larger systems with extras like remineralizers or booster pumps may require more time.

Our Reverse Osmosis Installation Process

1. Consultation & Water Testing – Identify your water quality and needs
   
2. System Selection – Choose from trusted models like iSpring RCC7 or other under-sink/tankless units.
   
3. Professional Installation – We install tank, faucet, drain, and membrane with precision and leak testing
   
4. Remineralization Setup – Add minerals if desired for taste and balance
   
5. System Review – Teach maintenance, filter change, and usage tips

Recommended Systems

• iSpring RCC7/AK – NSF-certified, removes 99%+ contaminants, add remineralizer
  
• Waterdrop G3 Tankless RO – Compact, efficient, high flow
  
• APEC ROES-50 – A 5-stage system praised by Food & Wine for crystal-clear filtration
  
  

We help you choose based on space, water use, and quality goals.

Maintenance & Longevity

• Filter Replacement: Pre-filters every 6–12 months
  
• Membrane: Every 2–3 years
  
• Sanitization: Annual cleaning
  
• Tank Inspection: Check air pressure yearly for tank models
  
  

With upkeep, RO systems last 10+ years.

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