Water Boss 22
Score: 70/100
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 Water Boss 74011 is a compact, residential water softener featuring integrated iron and sediment filtration to eliminate the need for separate pre-filters. It offers automatic operation with a digital display and manual regeneration capabilities, designed for households with limited space. It is best suited for residential users needing a space-saving solution with built-in filtration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
22,000 grains | 40,000 grainsbest | |
5 GPM | 11.02 GPMbest | |
— | 5 personsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 19 inchesbest | 43 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 26 inches | 16 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15 inchesbest | 30 inches |
— | 5 yearsbest | |
20 PSIbest | 20 PSIbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Tank Material | Plastic | N/A |
Warranty Length (years) | N/A years | 5 years |
Power & Compliance(2) | ||
Power Source | Electric | Corded Electric |
Certifications | N/A | NSF/ANSI 44, CSA B483.1 |
Performance & Capacity(4) | ||
Grain Capacity (grains) | 22000 grains | 40000 grains |
Service Flow Rate (GPM) | 5 GPM | 11.02 GPM |
Recommended Household Size (persons) | N/A persons | 5 persons |
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 20 PSI | 20-125 PSI |
System & Control(4) | ||
Regeneration Control Type | Automatic | Metered |
System Type | Point-of-Entry | Single Tank |
Salt Requirement | Salt | High Efficiency |
Display Type | Digital | LCD |
Physical & Installation(5) | ||
Height (inches) | 19.0 inches | 43 inches |
Width (inches) | 26.0 inches | 16 inches |
Depth (inches) | 15.0 inches | 30 inches |
Installation Type | Permanent | Professional Recommended |
Weight (lbs) | 39.92 lbs | 230 lbs |
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Professional reviewer commentary is limited in the available sources. While YouTube reviews suggest the product is worth considering, detailed expert analysis is not extensively documented. The product carries a moderate 3.9-star rating from Home Depot customers, indicating mixed but generally positive satisfaction.
User feedback is insufficient to comprehensively address recurring praise or complaints. The 3.9-star rating suggests moderate overall satisfaction, but specific recurring issues or advantages are not detailed in the provided sources.
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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