The cold water line is shown in blue and the hot water line is red.
Water softener installation diagram.
The best case scenario is that you have a qualified plumbing expert that comes in to install it for you.
I will be explained in more detail further on.
The only lines missing from this diagram are the water softener overflow and drain tube.
As shown in the diagram below a typical water softener has a resin or mineral tank a brine tank and some type of control.
Eliminating the cost of labor means that the price largely depends on the capabilities of your water softening unit which is measured in grains.
Water softener installation costs.
While a water softener machine is still hands down the best way to stop hard water carrying out a full water softener installation can be daunting.
With all piping and wiring installation is completed and with the mineral in.
Water softener installation cost considerations.
With a conventional cation exchange water softener the house water supply pipe is connected to a control valve and timer at the top of the resin tank.
The above diagram shows you just how simple a water softener installation can be that is except for running the plumbing of course.