A low cost 48,000 grain softener for a typical family on city water, for buyers who put price ahead of warranty and published ratings.
Amazon $599
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.
- 48,000 grainsCapacity
- 13 gpmService flow
- NoNSF/ANSI 44
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Covered for life on the valve body, tanks and fittings, with 5 years on the electronic head
- 13 gpm service flow handles several fixtures at once
- Sold direct with a 6 month money back guarantee
- Costs far more per grain than budget metered softeners of the same size
- Bypass valve is an extra cost add on
- No NSF/ANSI 44 certification and no published salt efficiency
The SpringWell SS family
Every SpringWell SS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpringWell SS1 | 32,000 grains | 2.7/5 | $1,512 |
| SpringWell SS4 (this one) | 48,000 grains | 2.7/5 | $1,680 |
| SpringWell SS+ | 80,000 grains | 2.8/5 | $2,520 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SS4 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated capacity | 48,000 grains |
| Service flow | 13 gpm |
| Control | |
| Bypass valve included | No |
| Resin tank | 10 x 54 in |
| Certification and warranty | |
| NSF/ANSI 44 | No |
| Valve warranty | 5 years |
| Tank warranty | Lifetime |
Alternatives in this size
A certified 40,000 grain demand softener for well or city water, but the price is hard to justify against similar models.
Amazon $822.77A space saving one tank softener for a mid size home, but it costs more and is backed for less time than better documented rivals.
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