Salt-free softening: water conditioner or descaler
A Salt-Free Water Conditioner, also known as a “salt-free softener”, “descaler” or “scale reducer”, binds minerals rather than removing the excess hard minerals, literally stripping your water of scale.
Some hard minerals are actually good for our bodies. So, Salt-Free Water Conditioners aim at resolving the annoying problems caused by scale build-up without detracting from the healthy contents of your water. This is achieved by passing water over a special template which is made to encourage particles to form harmless crystals.
These crystals do not stick to the insides of pipes or appliances like your regular hard minerals do. With a Whole House Salt-Free Water Conditioner in place, gone are the days of hopelessly scrubbing at that build up around the tub — cleaning scale build-up will be as simple as wiping away a loose powder.
Salt-Free Water Conditioners are maintenance free and eco-friendly. They address the problems associated with scale buildup without using electricity or wasting water in the process.
So, which one wins?
It all just depends on what’s right for you. If the water hardness in your home is below 25 GPG (grains-per-gallon) hardness levels, a water conditioner may take care of most of your problems. With a water hardness above 25 GPG, a water softener may be best.
Water softeners are generally more powerful and cheaper, but are less eco-friendly and require more maintenance than water conditioners. Whatever you choose, Aquasana has great systems to suit your preferences.
Our Salt-Free Water Conditioner has a lifespan of up to 1,000,000 gallons or 10 years without requiring salt, electricity, or generating wastewater. If you opt for a softener, our SimplySoft® 40K & 60K Grain Softeners are IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for the reduction of water hardness and they use 50% less salt and generate 28% less wastewater than traditional softeners. For any questions about which system is best for you, contact our water experts for help.
WHOLE HOUSE WATER CONDITIONER
Salt-Free Water Conditioner
Protect your home's pipes, plumbing, and appliances from scale buildup without the use of harsh chemicals or salt. New and improved system lasts for 10 years.