As shown in the diagram below a typical water softener has a resin or mineral tank a brine tank and some type of control.
Water softener installation diagram.
Water softener installation cost considerations.
Eliminating the cost of labor means that the price largely depends on the capabilities of your water softening unit which is measured in grains.
The best case scenario is that you have a qualified plumbing expert that comes in to install it for you.
I will be explained in more detail further on.
Water softener general operation refer to the control tubing diagram for your softener located in appendix a.
Water softener installation costs.
The only lines missing from this diagram are the water softener overflow and drain tube.
While a water softener machine is still hands down the best way to stop hard water carrying out a full water softener installation can be daunting.
As with any plumbing job your biggest costs in installing a new water softening system are going to come from the water softener itself reverse osmosis systems are the most costly which is why many people opt for the smallest versions possible and install them only at the faucet.
The above diagram shows you just how simple a water softener installation can be that is except for running the plumbing of course.
If you re prepared to take on a bit of handiwork the cost to install a water softener is less than a professional installation.