There are many water softeners on the market, but how do you know which one is best for your home? This blog post will look at four of the top-rated water softeners that you should consider. There are three different types of salt-based, electric, and whole house. We’ll explore each type and see this 3-step guide on water filtration so you can make an informed decision about what’s suitable for your household.

Salt-Based Water Softeners

Salt-based water softeners use a process called ion exchange to soften your water. In this type of system, the hard water passes through a tank filled with small beads covered in sodium ions. As the hard water passes by, the calcium and magnesium ions latch onto the sodium ions on the surface of the beads.

This leaves behind softer water, but you must replenish the salt to maintain effectiveness. Salt-based water softeners are more affordable than electric types of water softeners.

Electric Water Softeners

Electric water softeners use an electric current to soften your water. In this type of system, the hard water passes through a tank filled with small plastic beads covered in sodium ions. As the hard water passes by, the calcium and magnesium ions latch onto the sodium ions on the surface of the beads. This leaves behind softer water, but you must maintain the electric current to keep the system running. Electric water softeners are more expensive than salt-based systems, but they don’t require any maintenance or replacement of salts.

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