Discount Water Softeners Fleck 5600SXT
Score: 88/100
Aquasure Harmony
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Fleck 5600sxt by Discount Water Softeners is a highly efficient, digital metered water softener that saves up to 40% on salt and water usage. It features a compact design with a 40,000-grain capacity and a 12 GPM flow rate, making it ideal for moderate to hard water conditions. It is best suited for environmentally conscious homeowners seeking low maintenance and long-term value.
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 | |
12 GPM | 15 GPMbest | |
1 gallonsbest | — | |
4 persons | 6 personsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 44 inchesbest | 56 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 10 inchesbest | 12 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 10 inchesbest | 12 inches |
10 yearsbest | 5 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Tank Material | Standard | Stainless Steel |
Warranty Length (years) | 10 years | 5 years |
Power & Compliance(1) | ||
Power Source | AC (120V) | Corded Electric |
Performance & Capacity(4) | ||
Grain Capacity (grains) | 40000 grains | 50000 grains |
Service Flow Rate (GPM) | 12 GPM | 15 GPM |
Resin Volume (gallons) | 1.0 gallons | Fine Mesh gallons |
Recommended Household Size (persons) | 4 persons | 6 persons |
System & Control(4) | ||
Regeneration Control Type | Meter Demand | Metered |
System Type | Whole-house | Single Tank with Pre-Filter |
Salt Requirement | 250 lbs | Pellet or Granular |
Display Type | LCD | Digital |
Physical & Installation(5) | ||
Height (inches) | 44 inches | 56 inches |
Width (inches) | 10 inches | 12 inches |
Depth (inches) | 10 inches | 12 inches |
Installation Type | DIY | Professional Recommended |
Weight (lbs) | lbs | 117 lbs |
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The Fleck 5600 SXT is described as Fleck's most popular controller and one of the best whole house water softeners, praised for its advanced features combined with a simple design.
Customers appreciate the automatic metering system that adjusts regeneration frequency based on actual water usage patterns, noting scale reduction and extended appliance lifespan.
The search results do not contain detailed professional reviewer evaluations or expert assessments comparing this model's performance against industry standards. While the product is marketed as professional grade, independent professional reviews are not available in the provided sources.
Users generally praise the system for making laundry and cleaning easier, noting brighter laundry and cleaner dishes, with long-term benefits like smoother skin.
