Water softeners
Less scale.Less buildup.
Dedicated treatment for hard water: the calcium and magnesium minerals that leave scale on fixtures, glassware and water-using appliances.
Starting price applies to a standard installation. Final system selection and price depend on water conditions, system sizing, plumbing and site requirements. Your complete price is confirmed before work begins.
What a softener does
Built for hardness.
A water softener is designed to reduce the hardness minerals that cause scale. It's typically installed where water enters your home.
A softener isn't a filter for other contaminants. If you're also concerned about chlorine, sediment, taste or odor, we'll talk through whole-home treatment or reverse osmosis.
Common signs of hard water
- Scale on faucets and fixtures
- Mineral buildup on showerheads
- Spotting on dishes and glassware
- Crusty buildup in kettles and coffee makers
- Soap and shampoo that don't lather well
Why homeowners choose a softener
Less scale.Easier everyday cleaning.
Softened water can take some of the work out of keeping kitchens, bathrooms and laundry looking clean.
Fewer hard-water spots
Less spotting on dishes, glassware, faucets and other surfaces.
Easier cleaning
Less time scrubbing away mineral residue from sinks, showers and fixtures.
Soap works better
Soap, shampoo and detergent can lather and rinse more effectively in softened water.
Less scale on fixtures
Helps reduce the white, crusty mineral scale that can build up on faucets and showerheads.
Less scale in water-using appliances
Helps reduce hardness-related mineral buildup inside water heaters, dishwashers and other water-using equipment.
A more comfortable everyday water experience
Softened water reduces the hardness minerals behind many common hard-water annoyances around the home.
Softeners address hardness. They are not filters for other contaminants. Results depend on your hardness and the system installed.
Finding the right softener
Sized to your water.
Softener installations start at a set price. We confirm the right configuration and sizing for your home, along with your complete price, before any work begins.
Systems are selected based on your home's water, household needs and installation requirements.
- Hardness
- How hard your water is. We confirm it before the system is finalized, so you don't need to know it already.
- Household water use
- How many people live in the home and how much water you use.
- Installation requirements
- Space, plumbing and where the softener can be installed.
What happens next
You schedule. We handle the rest.
Tell us about your home. We confirm your hardness, the right system and your complete price before installation.
Step 1: Schedule your installation
Click “Schedule Installation” and tell us the basics about your home, water source and household.
Step 2: We confirm your water hardness
We review the hardness information you have, if any, and let you know if anything else or any testing is needed. You don't need to measure it yourself.
Step 3: We confirm the right system
We confirm the system configuration and sizing for your home, then your complete price and installation details.
Step 4: Professional installation
Installation is coordinated with a licensed and insured plumbing professional.
Do I need a water softener?
It depends on your water and what you're noticing at home. Common signs of hard water include scale on fixtures, mineral buildup and spotting on dishes and glassware. Tell us about your home and water, and we'll help determine whether a softener is appropriate and how it should be sized.
Does a water softener filter my water?
A softener is designed to reduce hardness minerals, not to filter water in general. If you're also concerned about things like chlorine, sediment, taste or odor, other treatment may be appropriate, and we'll talk through it with you.
What is the difference between a water softener and whole-home filtration?
A water softener is designed to reduce the hardness minerals that cause scale. Whole-home filtration is selected for other concerns, such as sediment, chlorine, taste or odor. They do different jobs, and some homes use both.
Dealing with hard water?
Schedule your installation and tell us about your home. We'll confirm your hardness, the right system and your complete price, or tell you if you don't need one.