High Efficiency (HE) Softeners
Our most efficient water softener. The 485HE softener combines Up Flow regeneration with precision brining to offer homeowners significant salt and water savings each year. These softeners are perfect for home and small business owners looking for a softener that's efficient, environmentally friendly and saves them money every year.
Uses up to 75% less salt and 64% less water.*
Compared to conventional calendar clock models.
485 HE Softener
489 HE Softener
| 85 Valve | 89 Valve | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-year valve warranty | Yes | Yes |
| High Efficiency Technology | Uses up to 75% less salt and 64% less water | Uses up to 75% less salt and 64% less water |
| Porting* (Systems come with the listed connections) | ¾” porting (¾” 90-degree elbows 1” straight connectors) | 1” porting (1” 90-degree elbows 1” straight connectors) |
| Compatible with 1” plumbing | Yes - using 1” connector | Yes |
| Compatible with ¾” plumbing | Yes | Yes – ¾” reducer required |
| Regeneration Programming | Regeneration based on # of people and water hardness programmed into the valve. | Regeneration based on programming water hardness and system’s automatic, real-time calculation of daily water use. |
| Display | Two-line LED display | Four-line LED display |
| Cabinet Style | Two piece | One piece |
| Compatible with AIO & BIF iron filters | No | Yes |