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
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
22 master plans
Hardness range
15-24 gpg
18.4
gpg average
SAWS · NBU · CLWSC · 5 more
SAWS · NBU · CLWSC · 5 more
Very hard water (regional average) · range 15-24 gpg.
Source: Edwards · Carrizo · Trinity · Wilcox Aquifers
Source: Edwards · Carrizo · Trinity · Wilcox Aquifers
soft
hard
extreme
San Antonio and Austin area water is among the hardest in Texas.
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
across the corridor
1,680
homes plumbed
by Everly
by Everly
22
master plans
across 4 counties
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
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 32K Softener
Charger
$1,698
Installed · financing available
Capacity32,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener
Salt cost/yr~$60-100
Lifespan15-20 years
Lowest upfront cost in our catalog. True ion-exchange softener — fully removes hardness at your gpg level. Step up to Better or Best for higher capacity and built-in chlorine filtration.
Better
Right-sized for your home
Charger 48K Softener + Filter Combo
Charger
$1,894
Installed · financing available
Capacity48,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener + carbon filter
Salt cost/yr~$60-100
Lifespan15-20 years
Removes hardness and chlorine in one tank — no separate filter housing. Right-sized for most 3-4 bedroom homes.
Best
Maximum protection + filtration
Charger 64K Softener + Filter Combo
Charger
$2,091
Installed · financing available
Capacity64,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener + carbon filter
Salt cost/yr~$60-100
Lifespan15-20 years
Highest-capacity combo in our catalog — fewer regen cycles plus chlorine/sediment filtration 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.
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 · 17 gpg
What your neighbors are saying
From across our communities, every builder, every utility.
Common questions
Things every homeowner asks before pulling the trigger.
Cost, Salt & Upkeep
How much does a water softener cost?
Most installed water softeners run $1,698-$2,152 for the equipment, with a typical single-unit install landing around $1,800 all-in. Larger homes or systems with an added filter run closer to $2,200. Every quote includes the unit, install, and haul-away. Answer the 4 quick questions above for your exact price.
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.
How often do I add salt, and what maintenance is needed?
Plan to check the salt level about once a month and top it up every 4-6 weeks — roughly one 40-lb bag, depending on your hardness and household size. Beyond salt, a standard softener essentially runs itself: no filters to change, and it regenerates automatically on its own schedule.
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.
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.
Install & The Basics
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.
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.
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. Manufacturer manuals commonly require softening or regular descaling to keep the warranty valid in hard-water areas, and SA-area water is well into that range. A softener helps protect your warranty and can extend a tankless heater’s life in hard water.
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.
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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