Aquios AQFS220 Salt-Free Water Softener and Filter System Review
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Aquios AQFS220 Salt-Free Water Softener and Filter System Review

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Aquios AQFS220 Salt-Free Water Softener and Filter System Review

Did you know you can quickly soften hard water for your home usability? Yes, you can achieve this through the use of a water softening system in the comfort of your home. Here we are looking at a premium product that offers great value for money as it also comes with a filter system. Therefore, Aquios AQFS220 Salt-free Water Softer does not only remove water hardness but also helps in purifying it.

If you are looking for a two in one water softener system, then this is your go after option. It softens and filters your water simultaneously while ensuring there is no pressure loss. Its flow rate of between 12 to 13 gallons per minute comfortably serves an average family of 6 people.

The Aquios AQFS220 is suitable for softening well water containing hardness level of up to 30 grains per gallon. Furthermore, this unit works perfectly well without electricity which reduces its running cost while increasing its applicational areas

Therefore, you do not have to worry about its maintenance or operational cost. You will love its space-saving feature thanks to its sleek and compact design which is smaller than other brands.

However, that does not compromise on its performance. The unit utilizes commercial and natural strength technology to soften your water.

A unique feature of this unit that is different from other water softening system is its softening process. It does not remove calcium and manganese present in hard water.

Instead, polyphosphates beads present in the unit converts them into tiny crystals preventing buildup along pipes and fixtures

Besides, it features a carbon-based cartridge system with a 5-micron level rating. This helps in removing harmful chemicals such as chlorine from the hard water.

What's more, is that the in-head valve is of tough and abrasion-resistant material which minimizes chances of breaking. You, therefore, get a durable water softening unit that guarantees you of service.

Though customers complain of its high price, it's worth it when you compare it to the quality of the product. Also, the costly replacement of the cartridges regularly only serves to provide you with a quality softening and filtering unit.

Pros

  • Offers a long warranty period of 20 years
  • It has a compact design that requires no electricity or maintenance.
  • Filters, conditions, and eliminates scale buildup with no pressure loss.
  • An easy to use water softening system which does not require any programming
  • Its sleek and compact design saves on the installation space

Cons

  • Frequent replacement of the cartridge. Cartridge replacement is after every six months which is costly in the long run. Also, there is no indicator to show you when to replace your cartridge. You have to check for sediment buildup manually.
  • There is a limitation to the type of hard water it can filter. It is not ideal for filtration of very hard water
  • Relatively high replacement costs in areas with a higher sediment concentration level.

Conclusion

The Aquios AQFS220 is your perfect solution if you are in areas with a medium concentration of sediments and hard water. You can also pick it if you are on sodium restrictions since it does not use salt in its operation.

You don't have to worry about the price since it has a higher productivity level. Also, since it does not require any form of electricity ensures that you can use it practically anywhere.

Lastly, you can conveniently use it in a room with an average of 6 people without worrying about pressure loss.

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