Water softening is a process to remove ions that cause water to harden, in most cases calcium and magnesium ions. A best water softener includes health benefits and helps preserve home appliances.
reduce dry or flaky skin, better water taste, high water purity levels, reducing build-up in your pipes and appliances
To help you find the right option, below is our list of best water softer systems.
Water softener prices range, $399 – $949.
- Fleck 5600sxt Water Softener
- ABCwaters Triple Water Softener
- Fleck 5600sxt 48000 Grain
- Genesis Premier Water Softener System
- Fleck Iron Pro 2 Reviews
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Best Water Softener System Reviews 2024
Fleck 5600sxt Water Softener System
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The Fleck 5600sxt water softener system is the most popular option online.
As a digital model it comes w/ a LCD screen – view your gallons per day, current water levels, and salt inventory.
Capacity: 48,000 Grain
Flow Rate: 12 GPM
Pricing: Affordable
The new Fleck 5600SXT meter comes w/ advanced flow and lets you track daily usage.
As a digital Fleck water softener system it auto increases (or decreases) flow as needed. This helps reduce water waste longterm.
Best water efficient softener system for any size home!
Weighs only 20 lbs, buyers say it is very easy to install – only 1 hour install!
Affordable water softener system w/ positive buyer reviews.
ABCwaters Combo Fleck 5600sxt
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ABCwaters Fleck 5600sxt is a whole house water softener system w/ reverse osmosis functionality.
It includes the Fleck 5600sxt water softener meter and digital screen.
Capacity: 48,000 Grain
Flow Rate: 12 GPM
Pricing: Expensive
Perfect water softener system for medium size home of 2-5 people.
As a ro system it uses 5-stage filtration, making it one of the best water softener systems for dual functionality.
Designed to remove 96% of water particles, including:
chlorine, lead, bacteria, etc
ABCwaters combo water softener system is expensive, but has many positive buyer reviews.
Fleck 5600sxt 48000 Grain
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The Fleck 5600sxt measures your daily usages and auto adjusts for ideal water efficiency.
Includes the newest Fleck meter valve w/ standard size brine tank.
Capacity: 48,000 Grain
Flow Rate: 12 GPM
Pricing: Affordable
It’s a commercial grade water softener w/ 48,000 grain (other GPM sizes avail)
Includes LCD touch-display providing all info: error codes, water meter + cycle times
Very simple to install + operate.
Tons of positive buyer reviews — one of the most popular online!
Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Softener
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The Whirlpool water softener system comes with a Fleck 5600sxt digital meter.
It is offered in multiple sizes ranging 24,000 – 90,000 grains.
Capacity: 40,000 Grain
Flow Rate: 15-19 GPM
Pricing: Medium
Buyers say it’s super easy to install + requires much less salt than their previous model. (lower maintenance costs!)
The Genesis water softener also has high-flow rate of 15-19 GPM.
Expensive model, but uses less salt which saves you money longterm.
Overall it is one of the most efficient systems available.
Fleck Iron Pro 2 Reviews
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The Fleck Iron Pro 2 comes w/ specialized iron filter + digital metered valve.
Using the Fleck 5600sxt meter it removes water hardness of 85 (GPG) grains per gallon.
Buyers say it’s great for removing iron in well water (FYI: redness in tap water indicates iron content).
Fleck Iron Pro 2 also removes manganese from any water source (manganese is the black “slimy” build up on faucets)
As a metered system it auto increases/decrease flow as needed — very efficient + reduces monthly bills.
Multiple sizes (32k – 80k grain) and lots of positive reviews.
Tier 1 Water Softener Reviews
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The Tier1 Water Softener is an affordable option w/ easy install + maintenance.
It is a 48,000 grain water softener that comes equipped with Fleck 5600sxt digital controls.
Using the controls and digital display panel, you’re able to adjust your daily water usage (in gallons) for the optimal efficiency. The system will also auto increase/decrease if needed.
Tier1 water softener includes a 48-hour battery and backs up your settings (in case there’s a power outage).
Lots of positive buyer reviews + offered in multiple sizes.
Pelican PC600 Review
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The Pelican water softener is considered a luxury model.
FYI — it’s extremely expensive, but guarantees “better than bottled water” quality.
Biggest benefit is its long-last filters — lasts up to 600k gallons without having to be replaced.
Pelican PC600 System uses a 4-stage filtration which removes 97% of contaminants found in tap water.
It also doesn’t require electricity, making it the lowest maintenance system on my list.
Downside is the price. It’s very expensive — (much higher than traditional water softeners).
Whirlpool WHES30E 30,000 Grain Softener
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The Whirlpool water softener is a top seller online.
It’s specialized to reduce dry skin, dandruff + dried pipes (due to hard water).
Water Softener is very easy install. + comes w/ a digital panel for adjusting water flow.
** Buyers saw a difference w/ laundry + dishwasher quality
It’s heavier than others, but relatively easy installation.
Good reviews and affordable price.