Depends. Are you handy with a wrench? Do you own a drill? If yes, you can do it in about an hour. Most kits come with color-coded hoses. It’s basically grown-up LEGOs.
Is Reverse Osmosis The Ultimate Water Filtration System?
If you’re not handy (no shame), hire a plumber. It’ll cost you $100-$200. Cheaper than a kidney stone from hard water, trust me.
Maintenance is almost nothing. Change the filters every 6-12 months. That’s it. No cleaning. No drama. Set a calendar reminder. Done.
The one downside (yes, there’s one)
RO water is too pure. It lacks natural minerals like calcium and magnesium. Some people think it tastes flat. You can add a remineralization cartridge for $20. Or just eat a handful of almonds.
Also, it’s slow. Don’t expect to fill a bathtub. It trickles out at a few cups per minute. But for drinking? That’s plenty.
