The Best Water Softener Reviews

Where to begin? The Pelican Water Softener is an incredible piece of kit that’s widely regarded to be the best that money can buy.

This water softener can be installed either indoors or outside, without affecting performance. Its salt-free system, meaning less water wastage, and therefore great efficiency, although some customers have found the system to still leave water spots at times.

If you’re an avid gardener, this water softener creates conditioned water without the slippery feel. It also makes better drinking water for your family and pets, meaning it’s the perfect choice for families wanting healthier water for a number of different reasons.

Whilst it may soften your water, its built-in filter ensures beneficial minerals remain in your water. That means tastier, healthier water for your home. It can even serve up to three bathrooms in one home!

There are many reasons the Pelican sits top of the pile, which makes it worth the higher price if you’re looking for performance and practicality combined.

As our best value pick, Discount Water Softeners Genesis Duo ticks all of the right boxes, whilst still remaining respectable on price.

Incredibly high-tech, the Genesis Duo’s on-demand metered control and automatic system refresh makes maintenance a breeze. This softener can remove an outstanding 48,000 grains before a regeneration cycle (see our Buying Guide and FAQs for more information on this).

Whilst its flow rate isn’t as high as some of the other models in this guide, its efficiency and results speak for themselves. Although, some reviewers did have the occasional issue when it came to the brine tank filling as it should. You may also want to avoid self-installation without the necessary experience, as the instructions that come with this system aren’t the most helpful.

With that being said, if you do encounter any problems, customers who’ve reviewed the Genesis Duo sing the praises of their helpful and knowledgeable service team. This water softener also comes with a lifetime warranty, meaning you can enjoy soft, clean, drinkable water in your home for as long as you desire.

The Nuvo H20 Dphb-a uses revolutionary technology to make hard water in your home a problem of the past. Fully FDA and NSF-approved, Nuvo lowers the pH level of your water using chelation. This binds magnesium and calcium to a special formulation, which keeps the minerals soluble and unable to cause hard water problems.

By using this technology, it makes for an incredibly efficient and eco-friendly water softener. It uses no electricity, with no salt, whilst also minimizing waste water. Maintenance also comes easy, with lightweight cartridges making replacing them a simple process. Although, these cartridges may need replacing every six months or so.

Similar to the Fleck 5600sxt, Nuvo’s H2O Dphb-a is a water softener that comes with expert installation as an optional extra. In addition, the unit is compact and incredibly easy to store once it’s in place and working. It’s the perfect choice for homes with 1-2 residents, and although it may be relatively small, it still provides big results.

It may be low in cost, but when it comes to performance the Whirlpool WHES30 is in a league that exceeds its modest price point.

Significant salt and water savings are made by automatically calculating the amount of salt and water required to regenerate, meaning it only uses what is necessary. This makes it incredibly efficient when softening your water.

As may be expected with a lower-cost model, customers do say it’s not as long-lasting as some of the other products on this list. However, it does come with a one year warranty, with an optional two-year extension.

A 30,000 grain capacity is still very respectable for the Whirlpool’s price, and it’s fully NSF certified to reduce hard water symptoms. You can also save a small fortune on implementing this water softener, as customers have heaped praise on its ease of installation.

Suitable for households of 1-4+ people, this is the water softener to buy if you’re willing to compromise on the extreme performance of higher-end models, but still want a product that’s going to serve you and your household well.

The high 48,000 grain capacity of the Fleck 5600sxt certainly stands out amongst the competition. Coupled with ultra-efficient water softening and upgraded paddle wheel meter, this unit makes the most of technology to give you a high-performing water softener for your home.

Its flow rate is joint-highest in this guide, coming in at 20 GPM. Customers praise its great-tasting water, as well as its ability to remove water spots whilst doing housework.

The Fleck 5600sxt also comes with optional expert installation, although if you’re in-the-know with installations such as these then it should take no longer than 1-2 hours to do it yourself; although some customers did note they didn’t receive installation instructions with their order. With that being said, the exemplary customer service Fleck show means you won’t be without what you need for long.

This water softener is great for any household, no matter the amount of water you use. Its high efficiency means the water you use is continuously measured, which therefore means the system will only regenerate when it needs to. If your water needs increase, then the system regenerates more often to keep up.

If you’re looking for soft, scale-free water, the Aquasure Harmony Series is the unit of choice for many. With a respectable flow rate of 12 GPM, Aquasure have created a water softener that proves great value for money whilst remaining efficient and reliable.

This water softener comes equipped with a highly efficient digital control head. This carefully calculates the volume of water that passes through the system and then completes a backwash cycle only when it’s required.

While backwash cycles can be a loud process for some water softeners, the Harmony Series remains quiet and virtually undetectable. This makes it perfect for smaller homes that may not have the luxury of keeping their water softener out of earshot.

With an excellent 5 year warranty, alongside great customer service, this water softener is well-designed and built to last. Its tank is highly durable and corrosion-resistant, due to it being made from fiberglass-lined polyethylene.

Looking for longevity from your water softener, without breaking the bank? The Aquasure Harmony Series is an excellent choice for you.

The GE GXSH40V is fully NSF and CSA certified, giving you peace of mind that this water softener has been through rigorous testing to ensure it works efficiently and safely.

Its salt-saving features reduce maintenance time (and cost). Its electronic controls are incredibly easy to use, and with the added feature of a salt level automatic reminder, you don’t have to worry about periodically checking them. This unit does it all for you!

The marginally lower flow rate may contribute to a lower price point, but with a capacity of 40,200 grain it’s undoubtedly good value for money. It may come with a lower warranty of one year, but customers have found it to work reliably as it creates softer water for an entire household.

When it comes to installation, everything you need is included. Whilst some customers have noted the installation guides can be tricky to follow, anyone with some experience should find setting up the unit a breeze.

The GE GXSH40V learns your water usage patterns for maximum efficiency. With this and its advanced technology, this water softener is perfect if you’re wanting better water without the need for ongoing maintenance.

When it comes to efficiency, the Ecopure EP42007 blows away many competing units. With their autosense technology, the water softener only uses exactly the amount that’s necessary. Customers have exclaimed this works incredibly well, and its preciseness makes it one of the most efficient water softeners on the market.

However, with that being said, some customers have noted the display is always lit. This is something to consider if you’re especially concerned about energy wastage.

A sleek design means the EP42007 can be installed anywhere without being an eyesore. This water softener works just as advertised, effectively reducing the hardness of water. Say goodbye to embarrassing water spots, and expect your appliances which use water to last longer by operating more efficiently as a result.

Even with all of these features, the EP42007 is very reasonably priced. It also comes with a 1 year warranty. This can also be extended by another two years for qualifying purchases. Suitable for homes with 1-6 people, no matter the size of your home the Ecopure EP42007 will serve you well.

The Tier1 Compatible is a water softening system that has everything you need. Straight away, you can use their 10-panel water testing kit to test the hardness of your water and determine which settings you need to use in order to get the best out of the unit.

Also included in the Tier1 Compatible is a reverse osmosis system. This will filter your water to make it perfect for drinking, whilst leaving in essential nutrients. You’ll also receive four glass bottles to fill with water when you’re on the move, making this uniteco-friendly by reducing the plastic waste from water bottles.

When you consider everything included in this water filtering and softening system, it’s difficult to believe how reasonable its price is. Although, you may need to hire a professional or someone with experience to come and install it for you.

The Tier1 Compatible also includes a valve head that features a user-friendly LCD display and fully adjustable cycle times; most people go for 2am so as not to disrupt their regular water usage during the day.

If you live in a medium sized home and want not only soft but great tasting water, the Tier1 Compatible is the water softener for you.

The Pentair WS48-56sxt10 comes as a complete system that’s fully equipped and ready to install. With a 48,000 grain capacity, this water softener comes with a brine tank and float to provide you with soft water from the moment it’s fitted.

An included AFW install kit makes this process an easy one, which can’t be said for many of the units in this guide! The Pentair proves to be great value for money, even if its performance levels are slightly less than some competitor models. Some customers also expected it to regenerate a little more often.

However, Pentair do have great customer service, who could show you how to manually adjust certain settings on the LCD display and touchpad controls. Like many products in this guide, this water softener is built for efficiency. A Metered on-demand system ensures you don’t waste water or salt whilst getting perfect soft water for your home.

If you’re happy to sacrifice a tiny amount on performance, but for a more cost-effective price, then the Pentair WS48-56sxt10 is the water softener you should choose for your home.