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A conventional softener reduces calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. That can help with hardness-related problems, but it isn’t a solution for every drinking-water concern.
Measure before you size
Get an incoming hardness result and keep its units. Ask the installer how the model’s usable capacity and service flow suit your household. A regional map or a large grain number doesn’t answer those questions.
What about salt-free products?
Some conditioners claim to manage scale without removing hardness. Compare the exact outcome and supporting evidence. Our guides below explain the difference, along with the salt handling, regeneration, and care a conventional unit needs.
