Water Softener Salt (25 items found)

Extend the life of your pipes and appliances with new water softeners from Ace. Choose from a range of softeners to find the right treatment for your home, from efficient water softener crystals that fight unpleasant mineral tastes to specialized pellets that combat rust and residue from iron-rich water. With a wide range of different formulas, Ace makes it easy to find the best softener for your water softener system.

How to Choose Salt for Your Water Softener

To choose the best water softener treatment, start by checking the mineral balance of your water. Water softener chemicals attach to hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium, trading them for the ions in your softener. If you discover you have high iron content in your water, you can buy specialized iron-fighting chemicals to maximize the efficiency of your softener. Heavy rainfall and weather changes can also impact the minerals in your water, so set up a regular schedule for checking your water composition. 

Once you know what's in your water, choose hard water treatments that best fit your unique needs. Browse the tips below to find what kind of salt you need for your water softener.

Water Softener Salt

Keep your pipes clean and your laundry soft by adding sodium chloride water softener. Salt water softener crystals are a safe product that’s recommended for use in most water softener systems. Consider the following:

• Purity:Your salt leaves less residue at the bottom of your tank the higher its purity rating. Softener salts with 99 percent purity and above fight mushing and bridging well while minimizing water tank maintenance.
• Soluble content:Pure sodium chloride has a low insoluble content, ensuring that you get the most out of every bag. The dissolved crystals combat tank residue, helping to keep your plumbing fresh and clean.
• Processing form:Softener salt can be made in several different ways and comes in crystals, pellets and bars. Solar salts are a reliable choice for most water softeners and tend to leave only a small amount of buildup in the bottom of your tank. For water with a high hardness level, evaporated salts have the highest purity and work best to combat bridging and mushing.

Water Softener Salt Pellets Vs. Crystals

Price can be a big factor when choosing between water softener pellets and crystals.

• Water softener crystals tend to be more affordable than pellets. They’re effective as two-part water softeners but may need to be ground down before they’re used.
• Water softener pellets dissolve faster than crystals and don’t need to be ground down. You’re also less likely to have issues with clogging or bridging as a result. This is a big advantage for some homeowners, offsetting the slightly higher price.

Sodium Chloride Vs. Potassium Chloride Water Softeners

Fight tank buildup, rust and residue with potassium chloride water softener pellets. From pure potassium chloride to combination chemical treatments, salt alternatives have a range of benefits for your health and home:

• Low sodium: Potassium chloride is a low-sodium alternative to traditional water softener salts. It is recommended for all types of water softener systems to remove hard water minerals, all while minimizing the accumulation of tank residue.
• Mineral-specific treatments: To fight rust stains, try a combination product that includes specially formulated ingredients to convert dissolved iron into insoluble oxides. Your softener then filters out the solids, saving your pipes and clothing from residue. 

Shop Water Softener Salt Near You at Ace

Whether you're looking for simple and affordable water softener crystals, specialized potassium chloride pellets or septic chemicals, head down to your local Ace for your water treatment needs. Find softening salt from Morton, Diamond Crystal and other brands.

We have everything you need to upgrade your current set-up, including new water softeners, water filters and water filter pitchers. Know what you need? Order online today for speedy delivery to your home.