The Cost of a Water
Softener System
Water softening systems for home use range from about $400 to
$1,200. The price, of course, depends on the size and type of
softener. The ratings for the size of the water softening unit are
determined by the total number of grains that the unit can remove
before it is recharged. Salt for the unit is purchased in the form
of pellets, granules or blocks and the cost will depend on the type
purchased. The cost will range from approximately $5.00 to $7.00 per
40 pound bag.
The annual operating cost of a water softening system will average
around $100 for the regeneration salt and additional water that is
needed during the regeneration process. Some models work on a
mechanical basis and use no electricity; however, even the models
that contain electronic digital technology use very little
electricity for the controls.
You also must consider that a water softening system can save you
money in the long run. Hard water damage can cause scale buildup
that will clog pipes, spray nozzles and coils in your appliances and
hot water heater. The consistent buildup will end up costing you
money in repairs and replacement over the long term. This expense
can be greatly diminished or even eliminated with the use of a soft
water system.
Hard water can even have an impact on the cost of your electric bill
because water heaters that utilize hard water expend much more
energy than those water heaters which utilize softened water. This
factor is mainly due to scale buildup which occurrs with hard water
usage.
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