Home water softener buying guide

A Home Water Softener Buying GuideThings to Consider When Selecting a Water Softener

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The water in your home may, or may not, be hard.

Find out for sure with a free in-home test from Culligan.

Do You Have Hard Water?


There are many different types of water softeners, including:

Whole-house water softeners

Single tank water softeners

Dual tank water softeners

Types of Home Water Softeners


The type of home water softener you require will depend upon:

Your overall water usage

The water’s hardness level

Presence or types of contaminants

Which One Do You Need?

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Hard water is commonly measured in:

Milligrams per liter (mg/L)

Parts per million (ppm)

Grains per gallon (gpg)

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Measuring Water Hardness


Soft Water: < 17 mg/L of total hardness

Moderately Hard: 17-120 mg/L of total hardness

Hard Water: 121-180 mg/L of total hardness

Extremely Hard: > 180 mg/L of total hardness

Is Your Water Hard?


Water Hardness Measurement Chart

Magnesium and calcium

Soluble divalent metallic cations

What Causes Hard Water:


When selecting a water softener, be sure to look at:

Flow rate (gallons per minute softened)

Additional filtering capabilities

Regeneration frequency and time

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Comparing Home Water Softeners:

Average water consumption4

Salt storage capacity5


Culligan offers a complete line of home water softeners, including:

High Efficiency Series™

High Efficiency Twin Series™

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Culligan Water Softeners

Medallist Series™


Get Expert Assistance and Answers to QuestionsFor help selecting the best home water softener, contact us today!

To locate your local Culligan dealer, visit:


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