Water softeners for the
SA to Austin corridor

We’ve plumbed 1,680 homes from south San Antonio to Austin. Find the softener that fits in 4 quick questions.

Systems from $1,698 - $2,152 · installed by Everly · financing available
Map
SA → Austin corridor
Service area
SA → Austin I-35 corridor
Plumbed by Everly
1,680 homes
Counties
Bexar · Comal · Hays · Kendall
Utilities served
SAWS · NBU · CLWSC · 5 more
Communities
17+ master plans
Hardness range
15-24 gpg
18.4
gpg average
SAWS · NBU · CLWSC · 5 more
Very hard water (regional average) · range 15-24 gpg.
Source: Edwards · Carrizo · Trinity · Wilcox Aquifers
soft
hard
extreme

San Antonio and Austin area water is among the hardest in the country.

Across the San Antonio–Austin corridor, most homes run very hard — 15 to 24 grains per gallon. San Antonio averages 18.4 gpg and Kyle hits 24. A few pockets on Austin Water are softer — enter your address to see your exact utility.

A water softener removes those minerals at the point of entry. Below: answer 4 quick questions, see your 3 best-fit systems with installed pricing.

15-24
gpg — very hard
across the corridor
1,680
homes plumbed
by Everly
17+
master plans
across 4 counties
Don’t have a water softener?
Your water might be quietly wrecking your home.
Find out in 10 seconds.

Drop in your address — we’ll pull up your local utility and tell you exactly how hard your water is. Most San Antonio and Austin homes test ‘very hard’ to ‘extremely hard’ — see where yours lands.

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4 questions → your 3 best-fit systems

Matched to your home, hardness level, and budget.

1
Hard-water problem?
Scale & spotting
2
Home size
3-4 bed · 2 bath
3
How hands-on do you want to be?
How hands-on?
4
What matters most to you?
What matters most?
3 systems · pricing including install · same-week availability

Your 3 best-fit systems

Matched on home size, hardness, maintenance style, and budget. All prices include install + first salt fill.

Good
Lowest upfront, full hardness removal

Charger 48K Softener + Filter Combo

Charger
$1,080
Installed · financing available
Capacity48,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener + carbon filter
Salt cost/yr~$80-100
Lifespan15-20 years
Lowest upfront cost in our catalog. True ion-exchange softener — fully removes hardness at your gpg level. Combo unit also removes chlorine in one tank. 5/3-year warranty; step up to Better or Best for longer coverage.
Better
Right-sized for your home

DS96V-3 96K Softener

WaterSoft
$5,509
Price includes installation
Capacity96,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener
Salt cost/yr~$60
Lifespan15-20 years
Higher capacity = fewer regen cycles. Best if you also want a separate carbon filter later.
Best
Maximum protection + filtration

DSF48LFMD-3 48K Combo

WaterSoft
$6,744
Price includes installation
Capacity48,000 grains
TypeSoftener + filter combo
Salt cost/yr~$80
Lifespan15-20 years
Best fit for your home size and hardness. Removes hardness AND chlorine/sediment in one tank.

How a softener actually works

A quick walkthrough, then what you’ll feel in every room of your home.

Step 1 · Catch the bad stuff
Your water passes through a tank that grabs the hard minerals out of it before they ever reach your faucets.
Step 2 · Clean itself
Every so often, the system uses a little salt to wash the minerals away and reset itself. You don’t have to do anything.
Step 3 · Soft water, all day
Drop in a bag of salt every month or so and that’s it. Every shower, sink, and washer in the house runs on soft water.
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In the bathroom
Easier mornings
Soap and shampoo lather right. Skin and hair feel cleaner. No more scrubbing soap scum or spotted tile.
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In the kitchen
Spot-free glassware
Dishes come out clean the first time. The cloudy etching on glasses disappears. Hands feel softer at the sink.
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In the laundry
Clothes last 33% longer
Whites stay white, colors stay bright, towels stay fluffy. Soft water also cuts wear on your washer.
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Plumbing & appliances
No more scale damage
Water heaters, dishwashers, and washers running hard water wear out up to 30% faster. Soft water gets you the full lifespan.

What's included in your install

Here’s what every Everly water softener install includes.

Softener loop tie-in

If we plumbed your home, this is already installed.

Bypass valve

Service mode for maintenance without shutting off house water. Brass quarter-turn.

Drain & air gap

Code-compliant regen discharge to your existing drain. No flooding risk if line clogs.

PRV check & setup

Pressure regulator inspected and set to softener's safe range. Prevents resin bed damage.

We’ve plumbed 1,680 homes across 32 communities in the SA & Austin metro
244
Esperanza
Perry · CLWSC · 14 gpg
239
Ladera
Perry · SAWS · 18.4 gpg
148
Mill Creek
Perry · Seguin · 14 gpg
145
6 Creeks
Perry · Kyle Water · 24 gpg

What your neighbors are saying

From across our communities, every builder, every utility.

Common questions

Things every homeowner asks before pulling the trigger.

How much salt will I go through monthly?
For a 4-person home in the SA-Austin corridor (~15-24 gpg), expect ~30-45 lbs/month. Roughly $90-150/year.
Will it lower my water pressure?
Properly sized systems lose 2-5 PSI max — imperceptible. Undersized systems can lose 10+ PSI. NSF/ANSI 44 caps the standard at 15 PSI at peak flow. We size based on your home’s actual demand, not square footage.
How long do these systems last?
Salt-based softeners typically last 10-15 years. Premium systems (better resin, dual-tank designs) reach 15-20. The resin bed is the wear part — it can be replaced once for roughly $300-500 to add another decade of life.
Is softened water safe to drink?
Yes for healthy adults. Softening adds about 7.5 mg of sodium per grain of hardness removed — at SA-area hardness that’s ~30-40 mg per 8 oz glass, less than a slice of bread. If you’re on a low-sodium diet, we can install a bypass tap at the kitchen sink or pair with a reverse-osmosis drinking system.
How long does install take?
Most installs run 2-3 hours, single trip. Water is shut off for the middle ~30 minutes. You need one adult home to walk through the completion check — our crew handles everything else.
What if I have a tankless water heater?
Tankless heaters are especially vulnerable to hard water. Rinnai, Navien, and Rheem warranty manuals all exclude scale damage when hardness exceeds 7-11 gpg — and SA-area water averages 15-24 gpg. A softener protects your warranty and typically extends a tankless heater’s lifespan from 10-12 years to 18-20+.
Why don’t you recommend salt-free systems?
Salt-free systems condition water — they prevent scale from sticking but don’t actually remove calcium and magnesium. They can work in mild-hardness areas, but at SA-Austin levels (15-24 gpg) they fall short. We only recommend true salt-based softeners here because that’s what actually works in our water.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is handled case-by-case depending on system price, credit terms, and timeline. Contact us for details — we walk you through the options that fit your situation on the call.
What’s a softener loop and do I have one?
A pre-installed plumbing stub that lets a softener tie in without cutting pipes. If we plumbed your home, you almost certainly have one.
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