AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K
A plain Fleck 5600SXT softener for one to three people on moderately hard water, for buyers who want a valve any local shop can service.
Amazon $785$785
3.0/5
A compact, certified softener for a small home or a well with some iron, where space matters more than capacity.
- 20,500 grainsCapacity
- 8 gpmService flow
- YesNSF/ANSI 44
Check price at Amazon$580.18
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Certified to NSF/ANSI 44, rare at this price
- Built in sediment filter and up to 10 ppm iron removal suit well water
- Compact cabinet fits a closet or laundry room
Cons
- Small capacity, so it regenerates often in very hard water
- Only 8 gpm of service flow
- Hard to find on Amazon except through third party sellers
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 | 74011 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated capacity | 20,500 grains |
| Service flow | 8 gpm |
| Highest hardness | 70 gpg |
| Highest iron | 10 ppm |
| Control | |
| App or remote monitoring | No |
| Bypass valve included | Yes |
| Certification and warranty | |
| NSF/ANSI 44 | Yes |
| Valve warranty | 5 years |
| Tank warranty | 10 years |
Alternatives in this size
Kenmore 350
A compact, certified demand softener for one to four people, though the same design costs less under other brands.
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DuraWater Fleck 5600SXT 32K
A basic Fleck 5600SXT softener for small households, for buyers who know the Fleck platform and do not need published ratings.
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