SpringWell SS+ Salt Based Water Softener, 80,000 Grain

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Ion exchange water softener with 80,000 grain capacity at 20 GPM for 7+ bathrooms, with a Bluetooth-controlled metered head.

$2,550

SKU: SS+ Category: Brand:

Usability

Real Softening, With an App
Expert Score

Ion exchange actually removes hardness, which salt-free conditioners do not, so if you want soft water rather than just less scale this is the technology. The Bluetooth head is a genuine differentiator at this price: metered regeneration on water used rather than a timer saves both salt and water. Costs are ongoing salt and drain water, and unlike the FutureSoft conditioner it needs a drain line. 80,000 grain suits 7+ bathrooms.

Contaminant Reduction6.0
Certification Coverage4.0
Flow Rate8.0
Filter Life8.0
Build Quality9.0
Warranty & Support10.0
Ease of Installation7.0
Value8.0
PROS
  • 80,000 grain capacity sized for 7+ bathrooms
  • Ion exchange genuinely removes hardness rather than conditioning it
  • Bluetooth head adjusts regeneration, backwash and timing from a phone
  • Metered five-cycle control regenerates on water used, not on a timer
  • 20 GPM service flow
  • Brine tank included
  • Lifetime warranty on tanks and valves plus a 6-month money-back guarantee
CONS
  • Requires ongoing salt purchases
  • Sends water to drain during regeneration and needs a drain line
  • Adds sodium to the water, which matters on restricted diets
  • Brine tank plus mineral tank is a substantial footprint
  • No published NSF/ANSI certification listing
  • Salt-free conditioners avoid all of the above if scale control is all you need

The SpringWell SS+ is a traditional ion exchange water softener with 80,000 grain capacity, sized for 7+ bathrooms at 20 GPM service flow. Ion exchange is the only technology that genuinely removes hardness minerals rather than altering how they behave, so it is the choice where you want soft water at the tap rather than scale control alone.

The head is Bluetooth-enabled, which is unusual at this price. Regeneration timing, backwash cycles and the five-cycle meter control are all adjustable from a phone app rather than a panel on the tank, and metered regeneration means the system regenerates on water used rather than on a clock.

The tank is 13" wide by 54" (63" with head) on a 1 inch connection at 25 to 80 psi, with a brine tank measuring 18 by 33 inches included. It needs ongoing salt and sends water to drain during regeneration, which is the tradeoff against a salt-free conditioner.

Social Scores

Social Score

SpringWell publishes review scores through Yotpo on its own site, so the ratings below are solicited and moderated by the manufacturer rather than collected on an open marketplace. SpringWell has been owned by Fortune Brands Innovations since February 2024.

Reddit Score8.0

Brand-level. Aggregated analysis of roughly 500 mentions across r/WaterTreatment, r/Plumbing, r/homeowners and r/HomeImprovement puts SpringWell's FutureSoft among the best-regarded salt-free conditioners, cited for TAC media, flow rate and the absence of any running cost. Salt-based and well systems draw less discussion.

Google Score8.0

Brand-level. Coverage is broadly favourable on flow rate, media life and the lifetime warranty, and SpringWell cites Forbes, Money and Washingtonian mentions. Recurring criticisms are the high entry price relative to cartridge systems and the permanent discount framing on its own storefront.

YouTube Score7.0

Brand-level. SpringWell publishes its own installation walkthroughs and most video coverage is DIY-install oriented rather than independent testing. Reviewers consistently report the systems install without a plumber on standard 1-inch plumbing.

User Review Score8.0

Brand-level. SpringWell's Yotpo widget rates its range in the mid-to-high 4s across pools that are small on individual products. Reviews are solicited and published by SpringWell.

Additional information

Specification: SpringWell SS+ Salt Based Water Softener, 80,000 Grain

Water Filtration Specifications
Contaminant Removal

Calcium, Magnesium, Hardness

Filter Lifespan / Capacity

Not published

Flow Rate / Water Pressure

15-25 GPM

Connection Size

1 in

Filtration Type

Ion Exchange Softener

General Specifications
Warranty

Lifetime

Dimensions

13" W x 54" (63" with head); brine tank 18" x 33"

Country of Origin

USA

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