Don't Buy a Cheap 2024 Water Softener!

[@salukidc]

I went to his company's website expecting them to be EcoWater vendors. The fact that they are for a different brand speaks volumes about this high praise. Thank you for being a man of integrity

[@AngelWater]

Thank you for also seeking Truthful people out there!

[@ronholman5317]

Our local Costco has a EcoWater vendor, but the vender will only work with city water and will not help if you are on well water. We have had different Culligan units during the past 54 years. When the unit broke this time, the Culligan man spent about 15 minutes but was unable to repair the mother board because it was produced in the United States and they no longer support it. All their products are produced in China now. He charged me $123 and wanted to sell me a new unit. Buy contrast when I contacted NORTHCOAST WATERWORKS in Windsor CA. Dominic came out and spent two hours trying to solve our water problems at NO Charge . He first tried to fix the Culligan unit but was unable. Then he tested our water and showed me the different problems that I had with the water which Culligan never addressed. While they offer products from different manufacturers, what he felt would be best for us was a Kinetico water system.

[@bladeaddison3189]

I’m here after getting a quote today for new tanks from my local Culligan. $6,000 to replace my two tanks and control heads. 😮. Figured I’d better educate myself.

[@AA-mk4pu]

I bought an Aquasure for $650 5 years ago, it’s been flawless…

[@deirmfrancis-fs5gl]

But what about the water.. did you test it??

[@tjmartin34]

Thank you for your honest opinion on these water softeners. It has helped in narrowing down our decision on which one to buy. Also thank you for not adding some stupid music to your video.

[@AngelWater]

Thank you for watching! I am so glad this video has helped you in your journey!!

[@EvanCarmichael]

Great informative video, Drew! Your top 5 water softener list is super helpful. The clear explanations and comparisons made it easy to understand the differences between each option. Thanks for sharing your expertise! -Macy (Team Evan)

[@ajwilson1966]

Thanks Macy... I am learning a great deal from Team Evan!!!!

[@makechange5452]

Great information. However, my biggest issue with all the system you recommend. Is they requiring me having someone come out just to get pricing on the product. I personally do not trust any company that in order to get the information I want. Requires them coming to my house. Because one I see that is aggressive sales. They are not going to want to leave until they get a sale. Two pricing for the product should be up front. A nut cost what a nut cost. You don't need to talk to me about what I am going to use the nut for to give me a price. I find they do this to up sale you or try and over charge. As there is a commission on the sale. These are companies I avoid. Also, I don't want to waste my time or their time. If I have a budget of say $3000 max. I don't need them coming out spending over an hour telling how amazing their product is and then saying what I want will cost $30,000. Only to have me say no thanks. Them say hold up. Make a phone call and say okay I just spoke with my manger. If you can put down $5000 today, we can do it for $15000 total. NO! You could have offered $15k 2 minutes ago. Now I have to wonder how much you're still trying to overcharge me. Last of all I am a grown man. I know how to turn the water off coming into my house. I know how to clear the line. I know how to tie into lines. I can install a water softener. I don't need to pay someone to do something I can do myself. It's not rocket science. Plus, what I don't know how to do. There are books I can read and videos I can watch. Now, you are very helpful, and I have no issue with you. I don't want you to think that. But there are a large number of people that search this topic. That what to be able to gather all the information they need without having to deal with anyone. Then if what they need requires dealing with people, they will do that. At this point I am likely to go with an Aquasure setup. It's likely not the greatest setup. But it's under my budget. I can install it myself. The maintenance isn't so bad that can't handle it.

[@AngelWater]

Thank you for the comment! The right way to do any system is with a thorough water test. If you like…. I am happy to try to help you and send you a water test and then suggest the right system for you. Call me at 847-382-7800

[@username8171]

My exact thoughts. There are many vids on YT telling the public the " Top five best " of etc etc etc. Doing your own research is the way to go.

[@HappyTater]

Just went through this myself. EcoWater had a sales guy come out and do a whole presentation. The refiner was quoted at $6300. Another company sold only Watertech which is another American made high end system. They also had to come out and try to sell me on it. Mid level was $5K top was $10K!! Third company I wanted to come out wanted $99 just to get me pricing (waived if I go with them of course). I said no way. I ended up going with a plumber who gave me pricing over the phone within one minute. He recommended a Morton softener from Menards. I’m getting a 48K grain softener with Wi-Fi and a three stage whole house filtration system installed for $850. Softener 650ish and filters from Amazon 400ish. All in

[@benjaminbrack2588]

Exactly! I’ve been hit with these predatory marketing systems. Worse than multilevel! MLM‘s baby even drive away your best friends. Some of these sales guys detect they’re not getting the sale and they’ll say something like you do. Love your wife right you care about your children’s health?? They’ll say that in front of you and your family. It leaves you in this position where you have to buy the product because if you don’t, your onlooking family will know that you don’t love them enough

[@AngelWater]

​@@benjaminbrack2588 Yes.. This industry can get a little pushy.. My answer would be, you are absolutely right.. I do want to care for them and to that end I need to do some more research! Make sure I am getting NSF58 and NSF44 Certified systems.

[@tonylopez2443]

Wife and I was on the fence about what system to go with. Angel water sealed it, went with Eco 3702 R30 from Costco. Gets installed this week. Drew!!

[@AngelWater]

Wow! That is wonderful news! We are so happy to serve you and your family clean safe water.

[@kymb3711]

What was the price from Costco?

[@KarenBeisler]

I would like these videos more if you gave us an idea of how much these systems cost

[@AngelWater]

It all started with a Water Test, I unfortunately can not give you an exact price because I don't know what is in your water, or how hard the water is where you live. This all depends on what system would be best for you and your situation. If you give me this information I can give you an estimate.

[@miketeal75]

i need a system to remove arsenic dichloroacetic acid radium combined trihalomethanes and hard water

[@AngelWater]

Please reach out to your local water dealer!

[@ismaelgonzalez2432]

What about RainSoft? Just your honest opinion. Thank you Never mind Drew you answered my question. Great information

[@AlUSAF]

What’s your opinion on the IDP40CC Water Softener? Went through Costco to get a water softener. After the sales rep did his water testing routine (like a magic show), I was shown two options, first is of course an EcoWater system and the other was a system they sell and was told is made by EcoWater (the IDP40CC). I opted to get the IDP40CC because it’s half the price and basically has the same specs and features as the more expensive EcoWater system. Looking at the manual, the IDP is manufactured by Water Channel Partners and not by EcoWater. So I looked up Water Channel Partners and they sell products from Whirlpool, EcoPureHome and Rheem so not sure how they’re linked with EcoWater, maybe you can shed some light?

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

what about culligan?? I HAVE A APPOINTMENT WITH CULLIGAN HERE IN FEW DAYS I'M GOING TO CANCEL THANKS TO YOU YOUR AWESOME SORRY FOR ALL CAPS

[@AngelWater]

Haha, thats awesome! Thanks for watching the video, I hope you enjoy Clean Safe Water for you and your family!

[@bladeaddison3189]

I had them out today … they want $6,000 two replace my two tanks. 😮

[@BrittainMoreau-l9t]

Would you recommend a salt water softener or a conditioner (salt water free) system for the following: Skin, hair, appliances and drinking. I want a Whole house system.

[@AngelWater]

Hi, please watch my other video on Salt Free water conditioners vs. Salt based traditional water softeners! kzbin.info/www/bejne/enmoYYKkmNSpbMksi=Wbl7mtEwCKAeIIII

[@BrittainMoreau-l9t]

@@AngelWater What about the ECo system IDP 40CC? I am not a costco member

[@RobSnow-ui4sz]

eco water is not in my area...so what would not decrease water pressure?

[@danieldelgado8153]

Have a 9 year old Whirlpool from Lowe’s and it’s been perfect. Water was tested and was fine …….

[@christopherm.esparza705]

What part of the country are you in?

[@danieldelgado8153]

@@christopherm.esparza705 New Mexico

[@JoeBarbee-m5h]

I CALLED COSCO , AND THEY REFERED ME TO THE 1 800 NUMBER FOR ECO WATER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO VENDOR FOR THE ECO WATER SYSTEM IN MY AREA , WHAT DO I DO KNOW ?

[@AngelWater]

EcoWater is a National Dealer, you can find where they are located near you on their website EcoWater.com

[@edwinmatos5103]

my kinetic water system has never worked properly. I have had it for seven years and had serviced over and over. Itis going to be serviced in a few days.

[@BboyMobster]

I ordered and installed a aquasure. Never again. Brand new and it sends the media into my pipes. Took me 3 days to get the media out of everything.

[@larryedwards4708]

So what is the typical installed price of this product level?

[@benjaminbrack2588]

@@larryedwards4708 the lack of answer says it all brother… I have had similar water filtration experts come out they are so expensive they have payment plans $5000-$10000 would be my guess

[@ruthannspencer6219]

Whats your opinion on ecoverse water systems?

[@The_YouTube_Critic]

No mention of Fleck - come on. I can get a 5600 head, Pentair tank and Purolite resin for 800 bucks.

[@BeLikeLong]

link?

[@The_YouTube_Critic]

@@BeLikeLong AFW Filters. I did the 48K grain unit with 10% crosslink resin. 729 bucks shipped. Installed last week and working great.

[@youngvvyoungonevv8798]

@@The_KZbin_Critic did you buy it as package or individual parts?

[@The_YouTube_Critic]

@@youngvvyoungonevv8798 package

[@RC7seven]

Drew, I like the information. Where can i find Chandler water softener distributors in Washington DC metro area.

[@3krazy]

Isn’t Ecowater the parent company of Ecopure, who manufactures all the big box store brands like Rheem and Morton? The Rheem manual carries an NSF logo, so wouldn’t they be just as good as the Ecowater?

[@gopimathapati1812]

Please suggest water softener for agriculture purpose

[@ajwilson1966]

Water Softeners simply remove rock... Agriculture usually does not want a water softener because plants like the calcium in the water.

[@mamathaa1548]

What about Culligan and Leaf Home water softeners and filteration for whole family

[@AngelWater]

To me, I would be asking the following questions: 1. Is their product NSF 44 certified - by national sanitation foundation? 2. Is this product made in America? To my knowledge, their products are assembled in America however they are built in China.

[@ryan74701]

lol my well water is 1800 ppm hardness so around 110 gpg, what size softener would you recommend for that? I have a 96k grain system now with a fleck controller, water only feels soft for maybe a day or two after regeneration, I'm filtering it before the softener from 25 to 5 micron, and my softener has 10% crosslinked resin.

[@AngelWater]

Your water is extreme. You will most likely need two water softeners. One after another. both should be minimum of 96k grain of resin. normally people with that hard of water we install a whole house reverse osmosis system after that.

[@ryan74701]

@@AngelWater yeah my neighbors softener is like 140k grain. Five house on my street and everyone’s water is crap. At least there is no iron, I moved my regen exception from 14 days to every 4 days. I looked into a whole house RO and almost bought one but we now have the possibility of getting rural water, hwy expansion forced rural water authority to lay a bigger line. Now everyone in this area just have to get together and hire a contractor to lay a mainline 9k feet and all the subsequent lateral lines then on top of those costs we have to pay the RWA a $6500 “membership fee” to set a meter at our house, what a racket.

[@ProfSteve-zm6xj]

what is the best softener without wi-fi

[@leroykey6151]

What is the cost of the Eco water R40 unit?

[@AA-mk4pu]

Way too much!

[@paulb5432]

How long should a system last?

[@AngelWater]

Professional grade system should last at least 10 years

[@crisrocchio326]

I love your videos. 😊

[@AngelWater]

Thank you so much for watching!! 😄

[@RoddTalebi]

I was just quoted over $8k for ERR R20 and a reverse osmosis filter AND they said they were pushy and said that the 'deal' was only valid if I gave the okay in that very moment. Is it normal for it to cost that much and is EcoWater the one making the sales rep be this pushy or just the authorized dealer in my area? Disappointing experience

[@AngelWater]

Unfortunately, there are sometimes specials that the manufacture has and a sales person might seem pushy. In addition, every EcoWater dealer is independently owned. So some representatives may be not as good as others. Out of all the products on the market we do like the EcoWater system the best. Might I suggest you reach out to the owner of that company. If you prefer, you can always reach out to me and I can call them on your behalf.

[@RoddTalebi]

@@AngelWater That's kind of you to offer. It was a funny experience. The sales rep seemed pretty sorry to have to be so pushy after I called him out on it and has since tried to get me an (via text) ESD2750 for $5300 since I mentioned that price was also an issue. I then had a Kinetico rep (same thing: local authorized dealer for Kinetico) and he claimed that he was a former Ecowater rep and was trashing their business model and machines and gave me a quote for over $6k. Then I had another local plumber come out but this time they do their own systems with Clack control valves, and then THAT rep said he not only used to be a rep for Kinetico, he was the guy who trained the Kinetico rep that came to visit me! He quoted me over $3k for a Vesta system (HE Ultra softener with clack control valve and Refiner) which, from my understanding, has the upflow regeneration that ecowater has and the proportional brining. It doesn't have the same lifetime warranty but at least it is still 100% American made and it is something that I can probably maintain myself with some minimal competency in plumbing. All in all it has been a really difficult experience with every rep doing their best to sell you their system and to call out 'major flaws' in other systems. Ecowater may be top of the line, but if I can get 'pretty damn good' quality for a fraction of the price, then that's worth it for me. But call me out if I'm blind to something that your experience may say otherwise. Regardless, thanks for this video, it made me extremely prepared to start my search for a water softener.

[@40redfox40]

Okay I hd a consultation with EcoWater rep here in CA. My hard water level is 12. I have a 3 bath house but only 2 of us living here. The recommendation was a cabinet style. The cost came in at $6500!!!. No way I can pay that. What do you think about the Genesis units? That’s more my budget. Trying to avoid the big box stores.

[@AA-mk4pu]

What family of 4 takes a shower at the same time?

[@noahhardt6170]

Probably none, but what Drew is talking about is that if your water softener is undersized for the size of the home and family, is that volume of use can overrun the resin media in the water softener. The amount of resin or capacity of a softener only has so much surface area to collect calcium and magnesium, some iron before the resin can no longer pull that out of the water. So if daily volume of water use is beyond the capacity of the softener you’ll have an inefficient system. Your experience might be like “I get nice soft water for a day or 2 after regen but then it feels hard”

[@matt8445]

What are your thoughts on the eco water iron filter with coconut carbon?

[@AngelWater]

Not a huge fan. I am a fan of their ECR3702 which takes out up to 10ppm of Iron. In addition you want to always test for Iron bacteria because that will change the type of Iron filter you will buy.