Yes, reverse osmosis water systems remove chlorine, salts, dirt and debris by removing up to 97% total dissolved solids (TDS) by flowing water through a membrane.

Yes, Reverse Osmosis water systems offered by Gilbert Water Softeners, are considered to be the most effective way to remove contaminants from your home’s water. Reverse Osmosis water is bottled water quality right at your tap.

It is always recommended to have a plumbing professional, like Gilbert Water Softeners, install your water treatment systems, especially if you do not have a pre-plumbed loop. We do sell an user-friendly install package for the DIYer if you choose to try yourself. Contact us for more info!

As little as $1499.00 if you have a pre-plumbed loop! Need a loop? Contact us for a free quote.

Water softeners are a necessity if you live in Arizona. “Worth” is a relative term. The money and time saved from cleaning hard water spots and replacing fixtures will more than cover the cost of a softener. Water softeners also cut down the use of soaps, shampoo and conditioner.

Yes. A pre-plumbed loop will usually include a drain line. DO NOT run a softener drain to an area with plants. Salt water discharge will kill plants. Call Gilbert Water Softeners for a free quote today!

You can expect a water softener to last 10 years with annual maintenance. After 10 years, water softeners start to lose their efficiency and are often rebuilt or replaced.

Although it is not recommended to consume large amounts of softened water, there are no major side effects, and it is safe to drink. A minor side effect is higher sodium intake, which may lead to high blood pressure.

On average, a 40lb bag of salt will last a family of 4 three to four weeks. Salt usage is determined on water usage and hardness levels.

No, although there are “saltless” systems, to get truly softened water, you need a traditional water softener system.

Water softeners do produce waste water during regeneration. This could be a disadvantage to some people.

Softened water may feel slimy to first time users. If you believe it is too slimy, your settings may need to be adjusted to your actual water hardness level.

Whole-house carbon filters remove chlorine, treatment disinfectant by-products, and VOCs. They may also remove fluoride and other chemicals. Removing these chemicals improves taste, smell and extends the life of your clothes.

At Gilbert Water Softeners, we install self back washing units, which require no maintenance or filter swaps. A backwashing carbon filter has a life expectancy of 10 years.

These two systems can not be compared apples to apples. A carbon filter is part of a reverse osmosis system. A whole-house carbon filter does not have a membrane, which takes out 97% of total dissolved solids (TDS).