Water Softening
Eliminates hard-water buildup, staining, and dry skin. Salt-based for maximum softness or salt-free conditioning for maintenance-light households.
What the system actually does.
Hardness + iron testing
We measure grains per gallon and iron content. NH groundwater often runs 8–25 gpg — anything above 7 noticeably shortens appliance life.
Ion-exchange resin (salt-based)
Swaps calcium and magnesium for sodium as water passes through. Produces genuinely soft water. Requires periodic salt refills (about 40 lb every 4–8 weeks for most homes).
Template-assisted crystallization (salt-free)
Alternative that converts hardness minerals into harmless crystals instead of removing them. No salt, no backwash, but water is "conditioned" rather than truly soft.
System sizing + flow rate
We size based on household size and fixture count so you never run out of soft water during peak demand.
Every install, built the same way.
Same NH-licensed plumbing partners, same fit-and-finish standards, same paper trail. No shortcuts.
- Hardness + iron bench test
- Softener unit, brine tank, bypass valve
- Installed by NH-licensed plumbing partners
- Salt bag delivery for first fill
- Programming for your water chemistry
- 3-year warranty on head, 10-year on tank
About this system.
Salt-based vs salt-free — which is right?
Salt-based is truly soft: slippery water, no scale, easiest on appliances. Salt-free is zero maintenance but only prevents scale — water still feels hard. If you have well water with iron, go salt-based.
Will softened water taste salty?
No. The sodium content added is small — less than in a slice of bread per glass. If you're on a strict sodium-restricted diet, we can tee off an unsoftened line to the kitchen sink.
How often do I refill the salt?
For a typical family of four with moderately hard water, about a 40-lb bag every 4–6 weeks. Membership customers get automatic delivery.
Does softening remove arsenic or PFAS?
No. Softening only addresses hardness minerals. If you have arsenic or PFAS, you need a dedicated treatment stage — often stacked with the softener.
Not sure which system you need?
A free 20-minute test tells us exactly what's in your water. No obligation, no high-pressure sales.