As a guy who service and instal hole house filters, Clack is a best valve there is.

The more information the better.

WOW !!! What a superb presentation.... if your ever in Scottsdale let me take you out to lunch ! thank you

I've watched both the 2023 and 2024 best water softner reviews and understand your are making the videos to promote and inform people on products you sale. The problem I'm having is the top 3 brands you have recommended wich are americian made aren't sold direct to consumer and there are no dealers available. Was wonderig if you have any recommendations for products sold directly to consumer ?

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Hi, contact me directly at 847-382-7800 and I can try to help you by shipping a product. Ask for Andrew or Trace.

Based on your 2023 best of video I called Ecowater. Nearest dealer was an hour away and wouldn’t make the trip unfortunately. I will be calling you as well to get your top water softener.

@AngelWater

2 ай бұрын

Yes. Give us a call.. I'm sure we can help you out!

@ChrisPaul-ik4ul

2 ай бұрын

That's wild, they didn't drive out. I sell ecowater and drive an hour to every appointment. I wish you were in Albuquerque, lol.

Great video! Thanks for the great info!

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Great video. I have been getting salesmen coming to my Vegas home and some shysters in the mix too. Thanks for the further water system education.

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

What's your opinion on Puronics. They're also made in the USA.

The advice you give is excellent!!! Thanks

@AngelWater

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

Thank you the very informative presentation. Costco and Ecowater looks like the best replacement choice for you Culligan system. Now I just need to find a plumbing service in SoCal like Angel Water.

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. Eco water in southern CA is a great company it is owned by a gentleman named Ryan and i'm sure they will serve you and help you very well!

Thank you! Great information. 😊

@AngelWater

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Thanks for sharing the detailed video and taking the time to explain the intricate information. I finally have enough datapoints to make my decision.

@AngelWater

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad to know the video could help you on your water journey!

Thank you so much for all the great info !

@AngelWater

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Bro, I am picking up what everything you’re throwing down. 👍

@AngelWater

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks bro.

best filter

Great video! Would really love some general ideas on cost installed with whatever disclaimers you want to add.

@AngelWater

5 ай бұрын

Installation is hard to define. Sometimes it takes several feet of copper or poly tubing to install a system. How that’s mounted how that is installed drastically change the price of the installation. Also, if you use a licensed plumber that can drastically change the price. I highly recommend using a licensed plumber because they are touching the drinking water of the home. They have gone through rigorous education and testing to ensure you and your family safety. Overall I see a basic install running around $900. That is just for the water softener. Usually I see $900 for just the reverse osmosis system. As you can imagine a plumber in Arkansas is paid substantial less than one in Chicago or Los Angeles. Please adjust accordingly.

@AngelWater

4 ай бұрын

Installation can drastically change the price. That is why a quote is important to get from a dealer.. We can maybe tell you via phone. 847-382-7800. Thanks for watching...

Btw do the hybrid tanks that have both resin filters with coconut carbon filters really soften and condition?

@tonesmith909

Ай бұрын

Yes.

Excellent video Drew!!! I live in Lake Tapps Washington and i need a softener and conditioner unit duo. Would like to get an EcoWater system. Thanks so much! Ill be in touch to get local recommendations for installation. Do you ship to Washington? Dont oisten to the guy who said you talk to much. You had lots of great info to share, better to have more facts and data then not enough! Thanks Drew!

@AngelWater

4 ай бұрын

We do ship to Washington with a different American Manufacturer... If you are interested reach out to us.. 847-382-7800. Thank you for the kind words.

What about Hague Softeners?

I have an older Whirlpool unit that needs replaced, the drain is going about 8' up to the sewer line. Is this incorrect? It's located in the basement and there is no floor drain. Should it be run into the sump pump area for the basement which I see as the only option?

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

WARNING... That is called cross contamination. You can get Krone disease from drinking your tap water. Please get a new system and disconnect that old water softener ASAP. Yes run new drain to sump and have it air gapped. Thank you for watching our videos.

I live in Anaheim, CA. The water hardness here is about 18 and I want to reduce it as much as possible. What do you recommend? I just had a consultation from Puragain on their saltless system making the claim that the water will descale significantly. Have you looked at their products?

have you heard of the Nuvis water system? TIA

Any thoughts on North Star NSC or Softpro Elite? Thanks!

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

I suggest checking if the products are National Sanitation Foundation Certified: NSF 58 Certified for Drinking water systems, or NSF 44 Certified for water softeners. You can find out it these companies have these certifications by going to nsf.org and typing in the companies name.

Hello, i liked the video and wanted to get the eco water water softener but unfortunately i couldn’t find anyone who sell those here in Calgary, Canada and also tried costco, they deal with Kinetico but not with eco water can you help?

What do you think about Pentair?

My whole house sediment filter clogs after 1 month of use and I lose water pressure. I am looking to replace it with a sediment filter auto cleans every few days via backwash so I can get out of the monthly filter changing business. How much am I looking at to have that installed? I already have a good working pressure tank, softener and reverse osmosis unit that feeds sink and fridge. I'm in the west Chicago burbs.

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

As long as you don't have bacteria in your water, you can use a backwashing AG Filter. My guess is that you have an Iron Bacteria Issue. The way you check for that is by lifting the lid on the back of your toilet, if you see orange slim on the walls of that toilet, its actually Iron bacteria clogging those filters. If you have that you need to chlorinate your well or get a chlorine injection system. An AG Filter will run you about $1800

@martyvanord984

2 ай бұрын

Been there--go to the 4.5-diameter big blue filters. Use the 20 inch long canisters. Use a set of three filters in line with progressively finer filters. Finally, USE PLEATED FILTERS because they have massively more surface area. Set up right, you should get up to a year, before needing to change the filters. Us Water systems is a good source for pleated filters.

Thanks for all of the valuable information , but I haven't heard you mention the resin % on the resin . I `m hearing guys tell me they use 8 % , or 10 % , one guy said he uses 16% commercial grade , so now I'm getting more confused , and some are using the Clack valve or autotrol, or fleck

@AngelWater

Ай бұрын

The problem with a dealer stating the cross link is that you have no proof they in fact used the higher cross linked resin. I prefer to look at resin made in America and it must have NSF44 certification. Thanks for the comment.

Have you reviewed Hauge water?

I appreciate your help with this! I have an ecowater r30 and I have replaced 2 water heaters and replaced the anodes in the new heaters within a year of being installed. They have a rotten egg smell. I have also had to replace faucets multiple times. What could be causing these issues with the system? Also, the hardness is 4 instead of normal 8, so it is filtering about half. Also, they mentioned it being a 30,000 grain unit but it regens after about 12,000 36:50

@AngelWater

5 ай бұрын

Paul, the hardness should not be before it should be close to zero. Can you please go check all your toilets to make sure they’re not leaking or overflowing? There is an overflow tube in the back of every toilet. Make sure that the water is not overflowing and make sure your rubber seals/flapper is not leaking. I am not sure what type of water heater you have but that sounds crazy. It is unlikely that the hardness in the water is ruining those water heaters. There are electric magnesium rods that you can use to replace their standard rod. We love these. These electric rods we use on troubling water cases like yours.

Thanks for the great video. What you think of Whirlpool WHES30 30,000-Grain Water Softener ? Currently I got hydrotech but it is 14 year old and not doing its job. Kindly let me know thanks

@AngelWater

Ай бұрын

Not a fan of Whirlpool if you want longevity. They come with a short warranty.. Reduce Water Pressure... And that model is not NSF44 Certified.

Hey Great Video I appreciate it! A local rep is trying to sell me a Hague Water Max unit. In general what do you think of that company and their products?

@AngelWater

5 ай бұрын

Haug is an OK system. It’s best suited for city water with low hardness. They jampacked the resin tank with filter material which precludes it from having free board. Free board is necessary to release the contaminants that it is captured. I prefer other American manufactured products. Keep in mind to look for NSF 44 certification on a water softener.

What about CR spotless

Are Sensory products, sticker products?

So can I be my own "sticker company" and buy a quality name valve and quality resin and get a tank and stuff and build my own system? Seems like that could be the ultimate budget solution.

@AngelWater

Ай бұрын

Yes you can. It is tricky. Making sure you size the equipment correctly for water pressure, volume of water and the quality of water.

Great video, killing it man. Many have asked as I would love to know. What are you thoughts on puronics. Many claim to be one of the best and other hate them. What are your thoughts? Pros and cons

@AngelWater

4 ай бұрын

My mom taught me a great lesson.. If you have nothing good to say dont say anything.. Look at their website and click on the map. You will see that they don't have a factory. They simply take a valve and relabel it. They do get a unique cover that is different than everyone else but that is all it is.. So they are a Sticker Company. Thats ok just admit it. Also, I don't see NSF44 Certification. I dont see a commitment of being made in America... Not Assembled in America. Also they should commit to the type of filter material they are using. Most use Chinese and this drastically limits the life of the system. I love doing a google map search and then clicking on the satellite view. You see right away which companies are real by the fact that its not a huge location and or they have no sign outside their building. Now why do you think they dont have a sign on their building.... SO THEY CANT BE FOUND... Anyway I hope this helps.

@luisgalle9474

4 ай бұрын

@@AngelWater do you believe they have nasa tec and were used on space shuttles? I’ve heard they before and idk if it’s true.

Can you make a video like this on whole home filters not softners? Lots of paid reviewers push towards springwell but sounds like that not really that good. Having a hard time finding a good value non chinese product.

@AngelWater

5 ай бұрын

Yes, we can do a whole home filter video. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

@jimmyjasmine8801

3 ай бұрын

Get the I spring whole house filter setup it’s 3 huge filters and you can get specific filters according to ur water test to help filter those contaminants. They’re also like 20 inches long each one so they last a while .

Will a water softener also filter contaminants

@Heavy-C

4 ай бұрын

Some, but you need a carbon filter in addition to the resin to get things like chlorine, floride, etc.

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Carbon filters do not remove all fluoride, you need reverse osmosis that is NSF 58 certified for that.

What about Aquatek?

@AngelWater

2 ай бұрын

I recommend looking on NSF.org to see if Aquatek has any NSF 44 or 58 certifications.. this is what you want to look for as these certifications prove the systems actually take out the toxins in the water.

Is Puronics Pure Water Solution a reliable company?

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Hi, I suggest checking if their products are National Sanitation Foundation Certified: NSF 58 Certified for Drinking water systems, or NSF 44 Certified for water softeners. You can find out it these companies have these certifications by going to nsf.org and typing in the companies name!

@jeremygrandits3346

11 күн бұрын

Puronics does meet/exceed those standards. Made in the USA. They have a dealer locator on their website.

How about Puronics brand? NSF 44, 42, and 372 and EPA certified Whats yall take on that?

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

You can check if it is NSF certified by going to NSF.org and typing in the name of the company.. here is a link. It does not seem they are certified. info.nsf.org/Certified/Common/Company.asp?CompanyName=puronics&_gl=1*1wpurx5*_ga*MTA0NjcwMzA3Mi4xNzEwOTYxMDk3*_ga_B3R74P2MZC*MTcxMDk2MTA5Ny4xLjEuMTcxMDk2MTEwMi4wLjAuMA..*_ga_P2KS3C05YD*MTcxMDk2MTA5Ny4xLjEuMTcxMDk2MTEwMi41NS4wLjA.

@dancevids23

3 ай бұрын

@@AngelWater im confused. You mentioned rainsoft as part of your top 5 on professional recommended products but using the same link you provided nothing shows up for rainsoft as well. Idk what to make of this

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Well thats simple, they must not have any certifications anymore for their products then.. when I looked at their products years ago they did, they must not anymore if its not on NSF.org @@dancevids23

Pro tip: talking about what you're going to talk about is useless

I am currently looking to buy a home water softener system. I watched all the 2023 and 2024 best softener videos and I appreciate your enthusiasm, but there are a few problems…. 1. You never explain WHY softeners made in China are a problem, and why USA made softeners are better. The only differentiator that you explained is the NSF rating, but you never explained why the physical product is better or worse. 2. You never explained what the actual differences are between good and bad filter media/resin. It would help to understand the differences to justify the higher price systems. If I actually understood why the different resins matter, and how they are different, that would sway me to a better system. 3. You Never explained how or why big box softeners fail more often, and why sticker or professional units last longer. Is the grade of plastic different? Are the circuit boards encapsulated? Are the tolerances tighter? 4. You didn’t review controls. Are some easier to use or more robust than others? Do some have Wi-Fi enabled? Decent video, but I didn’t learn enough to buy from you yet. Unfortunately similar videos have the same issue. Lots of unsubstantiated opinions and anecdotes, and little facts. Help us really understand the differences. Otherwise it feels like a used car sales pitch.

@phoenixfabrications6432

3 ай бұрын

Here are a response to all your questions. I hope this helps. I am not Drew with Angel Water, but just responding with my experiences. 1. You never explain WHY softeners made in China are a problem, and why USA made softeners are better. The only differentiator that you explained is the NSF rating, but you never explained why the physical product is better or worse. There are several problems with some, not all, but some Chinese softener/refiners. Chinese standards, quality of materials, and ethics are not the same as the USA. When you have a problem with a Chinese made softener getting parts or service can also be much more difficult, especially as your refiner ages, so you want to make sure you chose a company you can reliably call to get parts and service, replacement filter components for years to come. Just today I was speaking with someone who used to pay $60-$80 dollars for their RO filters, but now with the scarcity they have become with the manufacturer no longer being around, the filters now cost $200 each as they are only made by third parties re-manufacturing the filters. His system was 5 years old. 2. You never explained what the actual differences are between good and bad filter media/resin. It would help to understand the differences to justify the higher price systems. If I actually understood why the different resins matter, and how they are different, that would sway me to a better system. There is a lot of info to go over here, but just like anything else, the long and short of it, is someone always makes it best. Once again, Canada and USA adhere to extremely high standards when manufacturing and curing their resin and filter media's. Then to further that point, USA and Canadian filter medias, the great ones always get their medias tested by the National Sanitation Foundation or NSF and they send dirty water through the resin and media and review what has been removed from a laboratory stand point. Lastly, with professional companies, you always now your getting new resin and media and not some re-used media... sadly, I've seen sticker companies have resin that only lasts 5-7 years. 3. You Never explained how or why big box softeners fail more often, and why sticker or professional units last longer. Is the grade of plastic different? Are the circuit boards encapsulated? Are the tolerances tighter? Its the grade of quality of everything, Big box brands have to really cut corners and downsize their systems to make them very inexpensive. Same with sticker brands. Also you have to look at how long they are going to warranty the system and what that warranty covers. Most never cover the filter media, so if your system comes DOA with bad media, you might have to pay to re-bed your brand new system after just a few months of it working perfectly. 4. You didn’t review controls. Are some easier to use or more robust than others? Do some have Wi-Fi enabled? Yes, some are easier than others, some are also wifi, some work with whole home water shut offs for emergencies. But this varies soooo much. Once you set it up once, really you only check your wifi app to see how much salt is left in the system before you need to add more. I hope this helped!

Talking too much not good idea, please make it short!~

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

Sorry! I get so passionate, I will work on making it shorter for future videos.

@tonesmith909

Ай бұрын

@@AngelWaterADD generation, dont mind these boobs, if anyone is really serious about throwing down cash on a water softener they wouldnt make a comment as foolish as this. Long winded, yes, informative af, hell yes.

I've never watched a "best X of 2024" that doesn't give me any information before... IDK what to think. Sure, there's info about how water softeners work, and the difference between US and China made, but over all this was just a pitch to sell pro grade water softeners.

theres nothing made in America 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@AngelWater

Ай бұрын

Actually Yes there are products made in America!

@emiliohuerta2658

Ай бұрын

@AngelWater sorry I was just being sarcastic

@karenrodriguez807

27 күн бұрын

Which one is made in America?

Get to the fact Jack. Too much fluff.

Hell no !! I didn’t see the whole video. Too much talking

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

My apologizes, I am passionate on this subject!

Talks too much!!!

@AngelWater

3 ай бұрын

My apologizes! I can truly talk forever on this subject..

@ChatO-xo8ze

3 ай бұрын

😂Loved the response! 😂 We just signed up for EcoWater from Costco. I trully hope this system helps us.

@Thracianbeatscrixus

14 күн бұрын

100% pure salesman. Annoys the shit out of me too

Omg get to the facts. You talk too much. This was painful.