As homeowners grapple with ballooning inflation and cost of living, most are looking for ways to save money wherever they can. This leads to increased scrutiny on major purchases and avoiding high priced items. But is an up front savings always a good idea? Is it worth it to spend more on quality items?
We at Aquarius hear this question all the time: Is a Kinetico system worth the money? Let’s try to answer this in the most objective way possible.
Effectiveness
Difference between glasses washed with hard water (left) and with Kinetico soft water (right)
As one would expect from a water treatment system that comes at a premium price point, Kinetico water systems are the most effective water treatment systems on the market today. Kinetico boasts superior engineering which results in greater and more reliable contaminant reduction than competing systems. Kinetico systems routinely solve water challenges that competitors’ systems cannot. In fact, 45% of Kinetico customers owned a different water system before switching to Kinetico. When you’re dealing with something as important as the water you drink, cook with, bathe in and put through your appliances, can you afford anything less than the best?
Longevity
To put it simply, Kinetico water systems are built to last. American made quality is still very real and when you buy a Kinetico you are buying a system that you can expect to last 2-3x as long as the competitors’, even more when compared to an off-the-shelf system you might find at a big box store. You also know you can rely on trained service technicians who can maintain and repair your system to ensure you get the most out of your investment. Aquarius routinely services Kinetico softeners and filters that we installed over 20 years ago. Kinetico parts are replaceable, repairable, and available and many systems come with a 10 year parts, and labor warranty. That’s something you won’t get with a low cost system. Even if you can find a plumber or handyman that will work on a malfunctioning water system that they didn’t install, the parts to replace may not even be available and, the next thing you know, you’re sending a piece of equipment to a landfill and buying another because a single component failed. Electronic components are most likely to fail, which is something you will not find on a Kinetico system. Even if you do have a critical failure on a system that is not covered under warranty, you will likely be able to upgrade to a new system at a reduced cost because of the trade-in value of your old system, which can be retained by the dealer to reclaim parts that still have value.
Cost of Ownership
Many people look at a purchase price without taking into account the amount they will have to spend to operate that item on an ongoing basis. Water softeners use salt, water, and in the competitors’ case, electricity, which all cost money. Water filtration systems consume filters, filter media, and reverse osmosis membranes. Kinetico systems boast industry leading efficiency and premium quality parts and filters that will last longer and work better than competing systems, driving down the cost to operate your system. One thing that many people don’t realize about water softeners is that they use a lot of water. Some flush as much as 90-100 gallons of water down the drain per regeneration cycle. That can add up big time over the life of a system. The Kinetico [need model info] is the most efficient water softener in the world, as certified by the Water Quality Association.
- No electricity costs
- Low water waste
- Long-lasting components
Another thing to consider in the cost of ownership is how a water softener extends the life of your other appliances. Hard water wreaks havoc on your
- Water heater
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Plumbing fixtures
Think of a water softener as a protection plan for everything that uses water in your home.
Hard water buildup on faucet
Summary
When you take all these factors into account, it’s clear to see that Kinetico water systems deliver better value for your money than any other water treatment system on the market. It’s important to note also that water quality in Minnesota and Wisconsin is declining, not improving, and treating the water in your home is more important than ever.
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