The Water Softener Blog

Clean water isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. With such a variety of water filtration products on the market today. The term "whole house water filter" can mean different things to people. So, choosing the right filtration method is crucial for our water. Are you filtering water for the entire home or just for drinking water? For homeowners, the term "water filter" may refer to a whole-house filter housing at the point of entry (POE), an under-sink filter for point of use (POU), a faucet-mounted filter, or even a refrigerator filter. For water treatment professionals, it may refer to a whole-house sediment filter housing or a whole-house filtration system that removes iron, odor, manganese, arsenic, lead, chlorine, turbidity, bacteria, sand, a UV system, VOCs, and PFAS, along with a litany of other potential water contaminants.  In this guide from our Water Filtration Series, we clear up the confusion and focus on one of the most misunderstood yet common filtrati...

When it comes to residential water softeners, the control valve is the heart of the system. It determines how efficiently your water softener system regenerates, it helps determine how long a water softener system lasts, and how easy it is to maintain and service. In 2025, several major brands continue to dominate the residential market. Including Clack, Fleck, Autotrol, EcoWater, Culligan, Kinetico, Whirlpool/GE, and Water Boss. "The Water Softener Blog" is diving in-depth for you looking at the leading water softener systems and companies. What makes each one stand out in today’s market, which models have proven reliable over time. We have a ranking chart for water softener systems for you. We delve into water softener models and the best water softener systems that are user and service friendly for  DIY homeowners. 1. Clack Water Softeners Models: WS1, WS1.25, WS1.5  Reputation: Highly reliable, easy to service, water treatment dealer sales and plumbing supply sto...