Genesis Water Softener Reviews

Save Salt and Money with a Genesis water softener.

We’ve done our homework and reviewed the Genesis On Demand metered digital water softeners to help save your water softening research. These include upflow information, high-performance systems, installation, features, efficiency, expected lifespan, maintenance, and price. You can see our quick picks below or read the full write-up for each of the 5 new standard models.

 We’ve included models for small to large homes, homes with city water, and homes with iron or sulfur in their well’s water. Some of the models feature a downflow system while others have an upgraded upflow design.

Top Choices on the Market

These are our favorite Genesis water softeners for each category. If you don’t know what you need, read our buying guide before making a purchase decision.

Genesis Water Softener Reviews (Best Guide 2021)

Our assessment of the best water softeners are arranged for homes with the lowest needs first and ending with the highest. Each model has a range of sizes available. We’ve chosen those that meet the needs of the homes they were designed for, but you might find a smaller or larger size fits your specific needs and budget more accurately. We start with the Econosoft model for homes with relatively soft water and end with two models for homes that need to filter chlorine from city water or iron and sulfur from well water.

 There are four main benefits that you’ll read about in any Premier water softener product list. The first is the control head. Not only does it trigger regeneration cycles based on water flow, but it has an LED display that shows your current flow rate, when the last regeneration cycle was, and how many gallons of water it can filter before it performs the next regeneration cycle. It also never resets your programming, even if the power goes out.

 The second benefit of the Premier system is the upflow regeneration design. By cleaning the resin with more direct water pressure, this unit keeps your resin tank cleaner and helps the resin itself last longer while using less salt and water. It also keeps your water softer as the meter can keep a more accurate count of how many grains the tank can filter.

 The third benefit of the Premier is that it will flush any water that has been in the resin tank for more than 7 days. Water that sits too long can grow bacteria. If you go on vacation or need to travel for a business trip, you won’t need to worry about stagnant, bacteria-carrying water coming out of your pipes when you return home.

 The last upgrade from the EconoSoft model is a longer warranty on the control head. The Premier comes with a 10-year warranty on the control head and a lifetime warranty on the tanks.

 The Premier is just as easy to install and comes with all the fittings you need for a ¾” or 1” supply line. It supplies 15 gallons per minute, an ample flow rate for larger homes.

We recommend this size as an economical choice for homes with city or well water, but it might not be right for every home. You can purchase the Premier in larger or smaller sizes according to the hardness of your water and your home’s water usage.

It comes with all the benefits of the Genesis Premier, including the easily-programmable control head with LED display, metered upflow regeneration cycles, 7-day purge cycle, and the longer 10-year warranty for the control head. The tanks are guaranteed for a lifetime.

 The carbon filter removes chlorine and chloramines from city water to give you healthier hair and skin. The 10% crosslink resin in the softener protects it from any chlorine that does get through. Both the softener and filter are cleaned during regeneration.

 With a filtering capacity of 32,000 grains, this model will go more than a week between regeneration cycles. Its 7-gallon per minute flow rate provides enough water pressure for up to 4 people. You can also purchase the Duo in 40,000 grain or 48,000 grain sizes for a higher flow rate and longer regeneration gaps.

 The 32,000 Grain Duo comes with ¾” connections and everything you need to easily install all 3 components.

The Katalox filter removes staining iron and smelly sulfur that might be present in your well water while continuing to maintain a flow rate of 21 gallons per minute.

Both come with all the fittings you need for individual installation, but you will need a coupling to link them. When installing them together, place the water softener first in the supply line, followed by the Katalox filter. Doing so will protect the resin tank from chlorine degradation.

We recommend the 96,000 Grain water softener as the most economical resin tank for homes on well water. Well water contains as much as 3 times the amount of grains in city water. By installing a tank with a higher grain filtering capacity, you will reduce the frequency of regeneration cycles and save money on both salt and water.

 Both controls heads are guaranteed for 7 years, the tanks for a lifetime.

After you program your grains per gallon, the metered control head will count how many gallons of water you use. When you’ve used enough water to meet its grain filtering capacity, it will automatically enter a regeneration cycle.

 If you have a small home, use very little water in your home, or have relatively soft water, this could be the most economical choice for you. If you don’t need to filter that many grains either because your water doesn’t contain as many grains or you don’t use much water to begin with, the EconoSoft might only regenerate once per week.

 This unit is best used with city water as the pre-treated water will contain fewer grains than well water. The EconoSoft also includes a 10% crosslink resin, specially designed to last longer in chlorine.

 The 24,000 Grain EconoSoft supplies 8 gallons per minute. That’s plenty for 1-2 people and sufficient for families of 4. With 8 gallons per minute, you could run two showers, a dishwasher, a washing machine, and the kitchen faucet.

 This 24,000 grain unit is available for less than what you'd expect. If you want the same model but need a larger grain capacity, you can purchase the EconoSoft model in 32,000 grain, 40,000 grain, or 48,000 grain sizes.

 The EconoSoft line of water softeners comes with a 7-year warranty on the control head and a lifetime warranty on both the resin and the brine tanks.

Most water softener models either regenerate immediately when they reach filtering capacity or wait to regenerate until 2 or 3am. Immediate regeneration could cause problems because the water softener can’t process water while it’s regenerating. That’s why many models delay regeneration until the middle of the night.

Delayed regeneration, however, lets unsoftened water pass through your system. The unit has already reached its filtering capacity, but will continue to supply water until the middle of the night when it can regenerate.

The Revolution tracks how much water you use, and when it reaches 3% of its filtering capacity, it enters a short regeneration cycle to partially cleanse itself without a long interruption of service. It will continue to perform these short recharge cycles until 2am when it will fully regenerate.

The Revolution also features the 7-day automatic flush cycle to purge stagnant water and prevent bacterial growth.

With 10% crosslink resin and larger filtering capacity, the Revolution 64,000 Grain Water Softener is a smart choice for homes with city or well water. It comes with a 10-year warranty on the control head and a lifetime warranty for each tank. You can purchase it or select a different size to better fit the needs of your home.