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Capacity: 1-6 Bathrooms
Filtration Type: Solid Block Catalytic Activated Coconut Carbon
Produces Carbon Dust: None
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG
Easy Filter Changes: Yes (minutes)
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Takes up floor space: No (wall mounted)
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Flow Rate: 8 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Takes up floor space: Yes
Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 25 GPG
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 10” melt blown 5 micron (not washable)
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 25 GPG
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Flow Rate: 10 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Flow Rate: 7 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC / KDF
Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-4 Bathrooms
Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG
Easy Filter Changes: Recommended Tank Replacement, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Retains Beneficial Minerals: No
A combination system provides both whole house water filtration AND softening to your entire home. It filters the water to remove contaminants, as well as addresses the negative effects of hard water scale, which can damage your home’s appliances. Selecting the best whole water system isn’t always easy. There are a lot of differences that you should be aware of, which is why we have done the research for you and listed the top 7 whole house water systems available today, along with important attributes to help you make the best decision.
When searching for a whole house filter and softener, there are a lot of variables you should be aware of, and the price isn’t always the most important factor. For example, how large is your home? Are you on municipal or well water? Will a system with a low flow rate affect your water pressure? We have done the research for you and compiled a list of attributes from the top-selling whole house water manufacturers and rated them on a scale from 1 to 5 stars. So whether you are looking for the best whole house water filter system, the best water softener, or a combination system, we have all of the information for you to make the best decision for you, your family, and your pets. Drinking clean, healthy water is one of the most important decisions you can make. Be sure you are armed with the right information to make a great choice!
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Capacity: 1-6 Bathrooms
Filtration Type: Solid Block Catalytic Activated Coconut Carbon
Produces Carbon Dust: None
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG
Easy Filter Changes: Yes (minutes)
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Takes up floor space: No (wall mounted)
Ease of Installation: Yes, only 2 connections
Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 20” Pleated 5 micron (washable)
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Warranty: Lifetime
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Flow Rate: 8 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Takes up floor space: Yes
Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 10” string wound 5 micron (not washable)
Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC/KDF
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Ease of Installation: No, 6 connections, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor (often requires installation kit)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Warranty: 10 Year
Easy Filter Changes: No (48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Maximum Hardness: Not listed
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Takes up floor space: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Ease of Installation: 6 connections, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor (often requires installation kit)
Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 25 GPG
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Sediment Filter Type: 4 ½”x 10” melt blown 5 micron (not washable)
Easy Filter Changes: No (48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Takes up floor space: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Ease of Installation: 6 connections, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor (often requires installation kit)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Softening Type: Salt-Free TAC
Maximum Hardness: 25 GPG
Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Flow Rate: 10 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Easy Filter Changes: No (48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Takes up floor space: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Ease of Installation: 6 connections,48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor (often requires installation kit)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Retains Beneficial Minerals: Yes
Electricity or Drain Required: No
Wastes Water: No
Requires RO: No
Flow Rate: 7 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-3 Bathrooms
Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC / KDF
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Maximum Hardness: Not listed
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Takes up floor space: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Ease of Installation: 6 connections, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor (often requires installation kit)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Flow Rate: 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Capacity: 1-4 Bathrooms
Maximum Hardness: 75 GPG
Easy Filter Changes: Recommended Tank Replacement, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Filtration Type: Loose granular carbon GAC
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Produces Carbon Dust: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Retains Beneficial Minerals: No
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Takes up floor space: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Ease of Installation: 6+ connections, 48 hour pre-soak/heavy labor (plumber recommended)
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Electricity or Drain Required: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
1 of 1Wastes Water: Yes
Flow rate determines how much water can be delivered through the system without affecting your home’s water pressure.
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