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Please help with water softener decision

9 years ago

Hello,
We have a 25 year old Autotrol Water softener that needs to be replaced ASAP. I would greatly appreciate any advice! I am debating among the models here:
http://www.raynewater.com/northcounty/residential-automatic-water-softeners.php
(which come in various sizes.)

Water hardness is 15-20 grains.

Water quality report:
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=25132

We are a family of 4, very light water users (kids shower at the gym year round), low-water dw and washing machine. No tubs or large showers, no jacuzzi, etc. 1900 sqft single story house. We have an RO unit for drinking water.

Looking for efficiency and value :)

Thank you so much, I am grateful for any help.

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Comments (2)

User
9 years ago
Hit the Yellow Pages and look for independent water treatment professionals. They will have ads that don't use a national brand name. They will sell industry standard softeners that won't marry you to one particular brand and dealer for parts and service. Industry standard softeners will perform equal to or better than any brand name hardware and often save you considerable expense.

You might ask neighbors what they're doing for water treatment and they might tell you who is good and who to avoid.
jennifer42
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you! Good advice.
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