Whole house water softener cost by home size
Soft water at every tap. Here's what it costs.
A whole-house softener treats every tap, shower and appliance. Here's what it costs for your home size, and what changes the price.
- Real price ranges
- Licensed install
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Hardness
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- The system you need
- City Water System
- Estimate
- $2,000 to $8,000
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Hard water, by the numbers
- About 156 pounds of rock a year: what a family of 4 runs through its pipes at 10 grains of hardness. About 250 pounds in very hard water.
- Up to 48% less efficient: gas water heaters on hard water in testing.
- 1 in 3 homeowners replaced appliances or fixtures because of buildup.
Sources: 300 gal/day × grains × 64.8 mg × 365; WQRF and Battelle; Morton Salt survey via the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Whole house vs one tap
| What it treats | Typical cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Shower softener | One shower | $179.99 |
| Under-sink RO | Kitchen drinking water | Included in complete systems |
| Whole-house softener | Every tap, shower and appliance | From $2,950 installed with filtration and RO |
Don't ask if it pays for itself. Ask how many times.
Soft water protects your water heater, cuts soap costs and saves your appliances. Every year.
Savings in year one, and every year after
$414
- 10-year total
- $4,136
- Pays for the City Water System
- 1.4 times over 10 years
- Water heater energy
- $130
- Detergent and cleaning
- $144
- Appliances and fixtures
- $140
- Bottled water (with RO)
- $0
An estimate, not a guarantee. Your numbers depend on your water, your home and your habits. Enter your ZIP code to use your local hardness; until then it assumes 10 grains.
Sources: Water heater efficiency: WQRF and Battelle (gas tank heaters lost up to 48% efficiency on hard water; the calculator uses a conservative middle value). Detergent: WQRF laundry and dishwasher studies (about 30% less at 10 gpg, nearly 70% less at 25 gpg). Fixtures: Battelle (low-flow shower heads clogged in about 18 months on hard water). Appliance figures are our own conservative estimate until customer data replaces them.
Range to confirm with the owner.
Life with it vs. without
| Without it | With it |
|---|---|
| Scale building inside appliances | Appliances that last |
| Spot treatments, one tap at a time | Soft water everywhere |
How we work, start to finish
- 1
You reach out or book online
- 2
A rep calls you, usually within 5 minutes, to confirm your system and answer questions
- 3
We schedule a licensed local plumber, usually within a week
- 4
Install day: a few hours, plus a before-and-after water test
- 5
After that: new filters every 6 months if you subscribe
Our take
Whole house is where the savings are
After years selling to homeowners and wholesaling to other dealers, here's what we know about what systems really cost.
Spots on glasses are the part you see. The part you don't see is scale inside your water heater, dishwasher and washer. Only a whole-house softener protects those, because they're fed straight from the main line.
That's why the payback on a whole-house system is so much bigger than a shower filter: it protects the appliances that cost thousands to replace. Don't ask if it pays for itself. Ask how many times.
Why our prices are lower
No middleman. We work with our own manufacturers and supply softeners to other water companies.
- 20+ years in water
- Our own patents
- We supply other water companies
- [Thousands] of systems sold
- Licensed installers
Written by [Name], [title], [20+] years in water treatment. Reviewed by [Licensed plumber name], license # [#]. Last updated [date]. Sources: listed under each "By the numbers" block and linked in the copy
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Questions people ask
How much does a whole house water softener cost?
Our complete whole-house systems start at $2,950 installed, with filtration and RO.
Is a whole house softener worth it?
Yes, if your water is hard. It protects your water heater and appliances, not just your shower.
Whole house softener or shower filter?
Shower filter for renters or a quick fix; whole house to protect every tap and appliance.
Does a whole house softener filter water?
No. It removes hardness. Our systems add carbon filtration for chlorine.
How long does a whole house softener last?
Usually 10 to 15 years.
Can I finance it?
Homeowners may qualify for $0 down financing through Ygrene PACE, where available.