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Water Softeners under $900

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6 water softeners under $900 from AFWFilters and DuraWater. Most cost $805 to $899, and half cost less than $824.

AFWFiltersSpec score 9.1

Salt-based, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 5600SXT

+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+Metered regeneration uses water based on usage
+48,000 grain capacity for households with moderate hardness
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$804.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
Kenmore

Salt-based, 40000 Grain capacity

+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+40,000 grain capacity
+Salt saving technology reduces salt use
−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
$823.03
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
AquasureSpec score 9.5

Salt-based, 70000 Grain capacity

+70000 grain capacity: the highest grain capacity of the 6 here
+Metered regeneration: only 3 of 6 here have one
$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
AFWFiltersSpec score 9.1

Salt-based, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 5600SXT

+Whole house system for all water outlets
+Fleck 5600SXT digital metered-demand control
+48,000 grain capacity
$804.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
DuraWater

Salt-based, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 5600SXT

+Whole-house system treats water at every tap
+48,000 grain capacity for medium to large households
+Fleck 5600SXT control valve
$825.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:45 PST - Details
DuraWater

Salt-based, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 5600SXT

+48,000 grain capacity for medium to large households
+Iron removal capability for iron-heavy water
+Fleck 5600SXT control valve
$839.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:45 PST - Details

Compare specs

water softenerSystem typeGrain capacityControl valveSpec scorePrice
Salt-based48000Fleck 5600SXT9.1$804.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
Salt-based40000n/a$823.03
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
Salt-based700009.5$899.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
Salt-based48000Fleck 5600SXT9.1$804.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
Salt-based48000Fleck 5600SXTn/a$825.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:45 PST - Details
Salt-based48000Fleck 5600SXTn/a$839.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:45 PST - Details

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