Kind Water E-3000
Score: 78/100
Aquasana SimplySoft
Score: 88/100Rankings
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 Kind E-3000 is a compact, whole-house water filtration system that combines three stages of filtration with salt-free softening technology for municipal water systems. It removes over 155 contaminants while preventing scale buildup through Template Assisted Crystallization, requiring no electricity, salt, or complex maintenance. Best suited for municipal water users with low-to-medium hardness levels seeking contaminant reduction.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
75 grains | 40,000 grainsbest | |
15 GPMbest | 11.02 GPM | |
6 personsbest | 5 persons | |
| ↓ lower better | 29 inchesbest | 43 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 9 inchesbest | 16 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 25 inchesbest | 30 inches |
— | 5 yearsbest | |
25 PSIbest | 20 PSI |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | Lifetime years | 5 years |
Power & Compliance(2) | ||
Power Source | None | Corded Electric |
Certifications | NSF/ANSI 42, 61, 372 | NSF/ANSI 44, CSA B483.1 |
Performance & Capacity(4) | ||
Grain Capacity (grains) | 75 grains | 40000 grains |
Service Flow Rate (GPM) | 15 GPM | 11.02 GPM |
Recommended Household Size (persons) | 6 persons | 5 persons |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 25-120 PSI | 20-125 PSI |
System & Control(4) | ||
Regeneration Control Type | None | Metered |
System Type | Salt-Free Filter | Single Tank |
Salt Requirement | None | High Efficiency |
Display Type | None | LCD |
Physical & Installation(5) | ||
Height (inches) | 29.0 inches | 43 inches |
Width (inches) | 9.0 inches | 16 inches |
Depth (inches) | 25.0 inches | 30 inches |
Installation Type | Built-in | Professional Recommended |
Weight (lbs) | N/A lbs | 230 lbs |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the E-3000's strong contaminant reduction capabilities and ease of installation for DIY users. However, experts explicitly clarify that the system is not a true water softener because it conditions water rather than removing hardness minerals. While limescale still forms, reviewers note that it is significantly easier to clean and lacks the abrasive quality of untreated hard water deposits.
Consumer sentiment is generally positive, reflected in a 4.5-star rating and active engagement in Q&A sections. Users appreciate the convenience of a system that requires no salt or electricity, along with the ease of installation. Common praise includes noticeable improvements in water taste and feel, while recurring concerns focus on the persistence of limescale and the lack of the slippery sensation associated with traditional softeners.
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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