APEC Shipping Detail
Orders that are placed prior to 12:00 pm PST with express shipping services will be guaranteed to ship out the same day – subject to order verification and credit approval. Our shipping charges are based on the method of service and the location. Free Shipping is available only to US domestic 48 contiguous states.
Estimated Time of Arrival
APEC ships with FedEx and US Postal Service (USPS) for our deliveries. Please refer to the table below for an estimated delivery date.
SmartPost (8-14 business days)
Standard Ground (4-6 business days)
Express Saver (3 business days)
Second Day (2 business days)
Next Day (1 business day)
Business days are Monday - Friday, excluding holidays. SmartPost packages will be delivered by US Postal Service. See map for actual time in transit.
International Shipping
We ship to MOST countries via FedEx International Services. Please allow extra time for deliveries to international addresses. The approximate time frame is 7 – 17 business days. For detail, please visit: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international-services.html
Delivery to International addresses requires the consignee to pay additional fees that include: duties, taxes and brokerage fees as mandated by the government for the country where the shipment is received. You may check with your local agency for details on estimated fees. These fees must be paid to the courier at or prior to delivery. Refused packages are subject to return fees.
APEC Return Policy
Products can be returned within 30 days from the date of invoice. Please carefully review APEC's Return Policy details and conditions below. APEC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Return Policy, at any time. It is your responsibility to check this Return Policy periodically for changes. This Return Policy is only applicable for products purchased directly from FreeDrinkingWater.com.
Merchandise Return Procedure
RMA Number:
Customer must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from APEC by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing at info@apecwater.com. Any products sent to APEC without an RMA number will not receive a refund. The return products must be received by APEC within 15 days after the RMA number being generated.
Packaging:
Please kindly re-pack the product in its original box, or a box of equivalent strength. The unit should be packed in the same manner as it came to prevent damage in shipping. Please return everything that was in the original box, including any free items if applicable. Be sure to drain out all water from wet systems and parts and wrap them in plastic bags before packing.
Return Address:
APEC Support Team will provide customer with an APEC warehouse address to return the merchandise when issuing the RMA number.
Return Shipping Costs:
Customer is responsible for the return shipping fees on all products, unless the return is due to our error or manufacturer defect.
Order Cancellation
Customer can cancel the order for any item provided that the order has not yet entered the shipping process. The item cannot be cancelled if it has already shipped out. However, customer can return the item for a full refund (purchase price excluding shipping and handling).
Refunds
All refund amounts will be based on the manufacturer's warranty and APEC Return Policy. Refunds will be issued back to the original method(s) of payment for the order within 7-10 business days of receipt of the returned products. All packages will be inspected to determine the condition of the returned products.
APEC Residential Reverse Osmosis Systems, Filters, Parts and Basic BB Whole House Systems:
- Full refund (purchase price excluding shipping and handling) - If the system and filters, along with installation hardware and accessories are completely unused and returned in their original, unopened packaging.
- 10% re-stocking fee from purchase price – If the system is unused but item packaging is opened.
- 15% to 45% re-stocking fee (depending on condition) from purchase price – If the system is unused but returned with missing parts or damages.
- 50% re-stocking fee – If the system is used and tested non-defective.
APEC Premium Whole House Water Filtration/Conditioning Systems:
All APEC whole house water systems come with a 90-day money back guarantee from the date of purchase.
- Full refund (purchase price excluding shipping and handling) - If system and media, along with installation hardware and accessories are completely unused and returned in their original, unopened packaging.
- Charge 50% re-stocking fee (depending on condition) from purchase price – If the system is used, non-defective, item packaging is opened, or items are missing.
APEC Commercial Reverse Osmosis Systems:
APEC's commercial reverse osmosis systems are custom built for our customers. Special parts and options are incorporated into each individual order making most commercial systems unique and impossible to restock.
- Charge 50% re-stocking fee from purchase price - If the commercial system is standard, has not been used and returned in its original, unopened packaging.
- Non-refundable - If the commercial system was used or custom built.
APEC RO Water Cooler and Dispenser Systems:
- Full refund (purchase price excluding shipping and handling) - If the system and filters, along with installation hardware and accessories are completely unused and returned in their original, unopened packaging.
- Charge 50% re-stocking fee from purchase price – If the system is used, non-defective, item packaging is opened, or items are missing.