How Do I Know What Size Water Softener I Need?

Finding out the right water softener for your home is not as complicated as it may seem. It really all depends on the number of people living in your home and the hardness of your water supply. To determine the correct water softener size for your residence, you need to multiply the number of people that live in your home by the amount of water they use each day – for reference, the average person uses about 80 gallons per day. For example, if you have a family of 4 (including yourself), your household will use roughly 320 gallons of water per day.

Once you have this number, you’ll need to multiply it the grains of hardness in your water. The amount of hardness in your water – measured in grains per gallon (gpg) – can be found using a home water test kit. Multiply your water’s grains per gallon by the gallons of water used in your household per day to find out the amount of hard water grains that need to be removed each day. For reference, a 33,000-grain unit is common among households with four people.

Let American Home Design Help You Find the Ideal Water Softener

While it is possible to find the amount of grains that need to be removed from your water each day, this process can be difficult, and if you aren’t an expert, there may be things you are overlooking. That’s why it’s best to leave this process in the hands of professionals. Here at American Home Design, we can accurately determine your water’s hardness and recommend the perfect water softener system for your home. Plus, we can perform reliable installations that are backed by lifetime workmanship warranties for your peace of mind.

So, if you’re ready to add a water softener to your home or upgrade your existing one, contact American Home Design today. Discover for yourself how we have become one of the most trusted home remodelers in the Nashville, TN, area.