Aquasana SimplySoft
Score: 88/100
Aquasure Harmony
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Aquasana SimplySoft® 40,000 Grain Water Softener is a highly efficient, certified whole-house system designed for households up to five people, featuring metered regeneration to save salt and water. Its main limitation is a low iron reduction capacity (1 ppm) and lack of power backup. It is best suited for users with city or well water who prioritize efficiency and certified performance over high iron removal.
The Aquasure Harmony Series 50,000 Grains is a robust whole-house water softener designed for larger households with 4-6 bathrooms, featuring a high flow rate and integrated pre-filtration. Its main trade-off is high water consumption during regeneration cycles and a reliance on external power. It is best suited for users with well water needing iron reduction and those seeking comprehensive contaminant removal alongside softening.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40,000 grains | 50,000 grainsbest | |
11.02 GPM | 15 GPMbest | |
5 persons | 6 personsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 43 inchesbest | 56 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 16 inches | 12 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 30 inches | 12 inchesbest |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
20 PSI | 40 PSIbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Tank Material | N/A | Stainless Steel |
Power & Compliance(1) | ||
Certifications | NSF/ANSI 44, CSA B483.1 | None Listed |
Performance & Capacity(5) | ||
Grain Capacity (grains) | 40000 grains | 50000 grains |
Service Flow Rate (GPM) | 11.02 GPM | 15 GPM |
Resin Volume (gallons) | N/A gallons | Fine Mesh gallons |
Recommended Household Size (persons) | 5 persons | 6 persons |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 20-125 PSI | 40-80 PSI |
System & Control(3) | ||
System Type | Single Tank | Single Tank with Pre-Filter |
Salt Requirement | High Efficiency | Pellet or Granular |
Display Type | LCD | Digital |
Physical & Installation(4) | ||
Height (inches) | 43 inches | 56 inches |
Width (inches) | 16 inches | 12 inches |
Depth (inches) | 30 inches | 12 inches |
Weight (lbs) | 230 lbs | 117 lbs |
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The product is positioned by Aquasana as an efficiency-focused solution, highlighted alongside the 60,000 Grain model as an option for different household sizes.
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Users generally praise the system for making laundry and cleaning easier, noting brighter laundry and cleaner dishes, with long-term benefits like smoother skin.
