Moderately hard (3.5–7 gpg) · Salt‑free conditioner (scale control)
Modeled totals and breakdown for this combination. This is an illustrative model using current public pricing and simple usage heuristics.
Totals
- Upfront (equipment + typical install): $1,579
- 12‑month total: $1,588
- 5‑year total: $1,625
Operating breakdown (per year)
- Salt: $0 (0.00 bags/mo at this band × system)
- Electricity: $9
- Service plan: $0
Compare
- Other systems for moderately hard water: Entry ion‑exchange (retail 40k) ($1,671 5-yr) · Mid‑tier ion‑exchange (online 32–48k) ($2,680 5-yr) · Premium dealer (HE single/dual) ($4,724 5-yr)
- Salt‑free conditioner (scale control) at other hardness: Soft · Hard · Very hard
- By household size: 2-person · 3-person · 4-person · 5-person
Last verified: 2026-09-08
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