Hardness, Size and Cost
Best Water Hardness Test Kits for Home Use
Compare water hardness test kits for home use, including drop-count and strip options. See what each measures and how to choose one for your water.
Hardness, Size and Cost
Test your water, work out the grain size you need and see what a softener costs to install.
Hardness, Size and CostHow Much Does It Cost to Install a Water Softener?
Learn what affects the cost to install a water softener, from plumbing access and system type to permits and follow-up work, before you plan the job.
Hardness, Size and CostHow Many Grains of Water Softener Do You Need?
Learn how many grains of water softener you need using water hardness, daily use, and regeneration timing to size a system for your household.
Hardness, Size and CostHow to Test Water Hardness at Home
Learn how to test water hardness at home with strips or a drop kit, read results in grains per gallon, and decide when to retest or get lab help.