Water softening filters for washing machines

Many washing machines, despite the manufacturer's stated service life, fail after just a couple of years. The main cause of such rapid failure can be excessively hard water entering the machine. When the water heats up, small impurities contained in it begin to settle on the machine's key components: the heater, drum, various valves, and other elements. To avoid this negative impact, it's best to install a water softener filter. We present a brief overview of reliable and high-quality filters.

Geyser 1PF

First, I'd like to tell you about a domestic device that has long earned the trust of consumers. The Geyser 1PF is a polyphosphate filter that protects washing machines from scale buildup and corrosion on the internal parts.

The filter can be used to soften water for both household appliances and plumbing fixtures. It has a single purification stage. It is suitable only for cold water, as if the temperature of the liquid passing through the device exceeds 40°C, the polyphosphate filler will lose its effectiveness.

The filter element housing is made of transparent materials, allowing the user to easily monitor the remaining filler in the flask and add more reagent as needed. The Geyser 1PF is connected directly to the water pipe, in front of the washing machine's inlet hose. Due to the standard size of the inlet fitting, installation is free, without the need for additional adapters..

The main drawback noted by users is the device's poorly thought-out design. The softening filter is designed to be used exclusively in a vertical position, but sometimes it's not possible to secure the element this way. We recommend paying attention to this point before purchasing.

Aquaphor Styron

An interesting development from the Russian brand Aquaphor. This polyphosphate filter is used to reduce the hardness of water supplied to household appliances. It has a single-stage purification system. Users note:

• high build quality of the device;
• economical consumption of filler;
• low cost of the element.

Used to soften cold water. Liquid passing through salt crystals becomes undrinkable and can only be used for household purposes. The Aquaphor Styron is mounted on the water pipe, before the water intake hose. The connection size is 3/4. The device's dimensions are 6.1 x 14.1 x 6.1 cm (width, height, and depth), and it weighs 0.3 kg. The price of a water softener filter ranges from $2.35 to $5.30. For exact pricing, please contact your local supplier.

New Water B120

Another high-quality filtering device that can handle extremely hard water and reduce the content of alkaline earth metal salts, primarily calcium, magnesium and iron. Suitable for purifying cold water, it is installed on household pipes in front of the washing machine, hot tub, boiler and other appliances.

Water passing through the filter becomes undrinkable.

The filter's maximum capacity is 13 l/min. The water outlet temperature ranges from 5°C to 35°C. The Novaya Voda B120 element connection size is 1/2". The average price is $11. Users note the filter's compact size, economical reagent consumption, and effective protection of household appliances.

Aquafilter FHPRA 531

A Polish softening filter designed to combat excessively hard water. It extends the life of your washing machine and protects components from scale, limescale, and corrosion. The device's transparent polypropylene housing allows the user to easily monitor the remaining polyphosphate filter media.

Aquafilter FHPRA 531 is a disposable filter; after its service life has expired, the entire device must be replaced.

The design has a 3/4" thread and connects directly to the water supply. The filter features a single-stage purification system and can be used exclusively for softening cold water. The filter element weighs 0.19 kg, and its dimensions are 7 x 15 x 7 (W x H x D). The average price of the Aquafilter FHPRA 531 is $7.

   

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