Now we’re talking. For most families, the sweet spot is a combination of a water softener and a carbon filtration system. This duo handles the hard water scale that ruins your hair and the chlorine that ruins your skin.
The equipment for this power couple runs between $1,500 and $3,000. Installation might add another $500 to $1,000, especially if you need to cut into copper pipes or add a drain line.
Consider this the Apple Watch of water systems. It’s not cheap, but it makes your life noticeably better. Your skin will thank you, and your water heater will live years longer. That is the hidden return on investment.
