Straightforward traditional RO
Essential RO
Clean-tasting water for everyday drinking and cooking.
$999Installed
System + dedicated faucet + standard professional installation
- 5-stage RO
- 50 GPD
- Storage tank
What's included
Everything in the $999 package.
One installed price. No online payment.
5-stage reverse osmosis system
The system itself is included in the installed price.
Dedicated drinking-water faucet
Mounted at your sink or countertop.
Standard under-sink installation
Mounted in the cabinet beneath your kitchen sink.
Cold-water supply connection
Connected to your home's cold-water line.
Drain connection where required
Made as required by the system.
System startup and testing
Started up and checked after installation.
Basic homeowner walkthrough
How the system works and what maintenance to expect.
Pricing note: Package pricing assumes a standard under-sink installation. Additional plumbing modifications, specialty installations, refrigerator connections, or other site-specific requirements may result in additional charges. Installation requirements are confirmed before work begins.
System details
Equipment specifications
Equipment is made by an established water-treatment manufacturer and professionally installed. Production is the manufacturer's rated capacity.
- Installed price
- $999
- Filtration
- 5-stage reverse osmosis
- Rated production
- 50 GPD
- Storage
- Storage tank
- Remineralization
- Not included
- Design
- Traditional under-sink RO
- Faucet
- Dedicated drinking-water faucet
- Installation
- Standard professional installation
Current equipment: Express Water RO5DX
Who this system may suit
A good fit for homeowners wanting straightforward traditional RO and our lowest installed RO package price.
Consider Essential RO if:
- You want straightforward, traditional reverse osmosis
- You're comfortable with a storage tank under the sink
- You want the lowest installed price of our three packages
No single system is best for every home. We confirm your choice with you before installation.
How it compares
Our three RO systems.
Essential RO
ViewingTraditional under-sink RO
- Installed price
- $999
- Production
- 50 GPD
- Storage
- Storage tank
- Remineralization
- Not included
- Design
- Traditional under-sink RO
Traditional under-sink RO
- Installed price
- $1,299
- Production
- 75 GPD
- Storage
- Storage tank
- Remineralization
- Alkaline remineralization
- Design
- Traditional under-sink RO
Tankless / no storage tank
- Installed price
- $1,599
- Production
- Up to 400 GPD
- Storage
- Tankless
- Remineralization
- Not included
- Design
- Tankless / no storage tank
Installation
How a standard installation works.
Performed by licensed and insured plumbers. Every home is different, so the exact steps depend on your sink, cabinet and plumbing, and we confirm them before any work begins.
- 01
Confirm installation details
We confirm your sink, cabinet and plumbing before any work begins.
- 02
Install the system under the sink
The system is mounted in the cabinet beneath your kitchen sink.
- 03
Connect the cold-water supply
The system is connected to your home's cold-water line.
- 04
Install the dedicated faucet
Mounted at your sink or countertop.
- 05
Connect the drain where required
A drain connection is made as required by the system.
- 06
Start and test the system
The system is started up and checked.
- 07
Homeowner walkthrough
How the system works and what maintenance to expect.
Maintenance and filters
Keeping your system running well.
Like every RO system, this system needs periodic filter replacement and basic maintenance. How often depends on the specific system, your water conditions and how much you use it.
Replacement filters
- Follow the manufacturer’s replacement schedule for your system
- Timing depends on your water and daily use
- We cover what your system needs during the homeowner walkthrough
Does the installed price include the RO system?
Yes. The $999 installed package price includes the 5-stage reverse osmosis system, a dedicated drinking-water faucet and a standard under-sink installation by licensed and insured plumbers. No payment is collected online.
Where is the system installed?
In the cabinet beneath your kitchen sink. The dedicated faucet is mounted at the sink or countertop, usually beside your main faucet. Exact placement depends on your sink and cabinet, and we confirm it before installation.
Does this package include a faucet?
Yes. A dedicated drinking-water faucet is included in the package.
How much space does it require?
The system and its storage tank both sit in the cabinet under your sink. Exact dimensions vary by model, and we confirm your cabinet space before installation.
Can it connect to my refrigerator or ice maker?
Often, depending on the system, the distance and your kitchen layout. A refrigerator or ice-maker connection isn't part of the standard installation and is quoted as an addition. Let us know when you schedule.
How often are filters replaced?
It depends on your water, how much you use and the equipment manufacturer's recommendations for this system. We'll go over what your system needs during the homeowner walkthrough.
What happens if my installation requires additional plumbing?
Installation requirements are confirmed before any work begins. If your home needs plumbing modifications beyond a standard under-sink installation, we explain what's needed and any additional charges first.
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