Buying guide
A low introductory price is only one part of the cost. Before choosing a CUCKOO water purifier, compare the full payment schedule, any upfront charges and the service included in your quotation.
A room-temperature purifier and a hot-and-cold dispenser do different jobs. Shortlist models that meet your water-temperature, capacity and space needs before comparing their costs. The CUCKOO model comparison can help you narrow the options.
For each quotation, write down the full agreement length. A lower monthly payment over a longer term may cost more overall. If you also compare costs over a shorter period, show the remaining contractual payments separately rather than treating them as optional.
Quotation checklist
Ask for each item in writing so you can compare the same information across your shortlisted plans.
| Item | What to ask | How to compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory payments | What is the promotional amount, and how many payments use that rate? | Multiply the amount by the number of promotional payments. |
| Later payments | What applies after the promotion? Are there any further pricing stages? | Calculate each stage separately, then add the amounts. |
| Upfront payment | Is it a fee, refundable deposit or advance credited later? | Separate the cash needed now from the overall cost. Do not count a credited payment twice. |
| Installation | What installation work is included, and could this property need extra work? | Add only charges confirmed for your installation. |
| Servicing and filters | Which visits, replacement filters and warranty items are included, and for how long? | Include confirmed costs outside that coverage over your comparison period. |
| Agreement conditions | What happens if you move, end the plan early or reach the end of the term? | Record possible charges and ownership conditions separately; do not assume they are the same for every plan. |
For a quotation with two payment stages, start with:
Total scheduled payments = (introductory payment × introductory months) + (later payment × remaining months).
Then account for any separate mandatory fees and credits. If the quote has more than two stages, calculate every stage. The rental-plan payment guide explains how to read promotional and regular payments.
Suppose an illustrative plan costs RM40 per month for 3 months, then RM80 per month for 33 months. Its scheduled payments total RM120 + RM2,640 = RM2,760 over 36 months, or an average of about RM76.67 per month before any separate charges.
This is a calculation example, not an available CUCKOO offer. Use the amounts and agreement length in your own quotation.
An advance that is credited against a later payment changes when you pay, not necessarily the total. A refundable deposit is also different from a non-refundable fee. Ask Sales to identify each amount and show how it appears in the payment schedule.
Check whether servicing, replacement filters and warranty coverage continue for the whole period you are comparing. Do not assume that a rental quotation and an outright-purchase quotation include identical support.
If you are still deciding between payment methods, read the rental versus outright purchase guide. For current model amounts, use the CUCKOO product price list, then confirm the details in your quotation.
FAQ
Add the payments for each pricing stage across the full agreement, then add any separate mandatory charges. Account for an advance payment according to the quotation so you do not count it twice.
Not necessarily. Compare the agreement length, the price after the promotion and any separate charges. Use the same comparison period and check that the models meet similar needs.
Include it in the amount you need to pay upfront, but deduct the corresponding credit from the later payment when calculating the overall total. Confirm when and how the credit applies.
Use the product price list for current published prices and the rental-plan guide for payment stages. Request a written quotation to confirm your model, eligibility and applicable terms.
Tell us your preferred model and plan. Ask Sales to confirm the payment stages, upfront amount and included service before you register.