SpringWell SS1
A small softener for one to three bathrooms, for buyers who value a long warranty and direct support over price.
SpringWell $1,512$1,512
The SpringWell SS1 rates 2.7 among up to 32,000 grains water softeners; the SpringWell SS4 rates 2.7 among 32,001 to 48,000 grains ones. The SpringWell SS1 costs $168 less ($1,512 vs $1,680).
SpringWell SS4
A mid size softener for four to six bathrooms, for buyers who want a long warranty and will pay well above budget brands for it.
SpringWell $1,680$1,680
Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 32,000 grains and 32,001 to 48,000 grains), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | SpringWell SS1 | SpringWell SS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $47.25 per 1,000 grains ($1,512, 32,000 grains) | 0 $35 per 1,000 grains ($1,680, 48,000 grains) |
| Salt efficiency 20% | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Flow 15% | 83 11 gpm service flow | 83 13 gpm service flow |
| Warranty 25% | 44 5 years on the valve, 99 years on the tanks | 44 5 years on the valve, 99 years on the tanks |
| Certification 10% | 0 not certified to NSF/ANSI 44 | 0 not certified to NSF/ANSI 44 |
Specifications
| SpringWell SS1 | SpringWell SS4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated capacity | 32,000 grains | 48,000 grains |
| Service flow | 11 gpm | 13 gpm |
| Control | ||
| Bypass valve included | No | No |
| Resin tank | 9 x 48 in | 10 x 54 in |
| Certification and warranty | ||
| NSF/ANSI 44 | No | No |
| Valve warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Tank warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |