Compare Whole-Home Systems
Filters, Softeners, and Combos
Three ways to treat your water. Here is what each one does and how to choose the right fit for your home.
Whole-Home Filter
Cleaner, better-tasting water at every tap
- Reduces chlorine, chloramine, taste, and odor
- Self-cleaning backwashing carbon media
- Optional sediment capture for gritty water
- Strong flow to every faucet, shower, and appliance
Best for: city water, chlorine taste and smell, clearer water for drinking and bathing. Does not soften hard water.
Most Complete
Combo System
Filtration and softening in one setup
- Pairs a whole-home filter with softening or salt-free conditioning
- Clean, conditioned water at every tap
- Optional sediment pre-filter for well or gritty water
- One professionally sized, installed, and supported system
Best for: homes that want both clean and soft or conditioned water. The complete whole-home solution.
Water Softener
Ends hard-water scale, spots, and buildup
- Removes calcium and magnesium hardness
- Protects pipes, water heater, and fixtures from scale
- Bluetooth salt and regeneration monitoring
- Spot-free glassware and softer showers
Best for: hard water, spotting, scale on fixtures, longer appliance life. Does not remove chlorine or odor on its own.
Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Filter | Softener | Combo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduces chlorine and chloramine | – | ||
| Improves taste and odor | – | ||
| Removes sediment and particulate | Optional | – | |
| Softens hard water, prevents scale | – | ||
| Protects pipes and appliances | – | ||
| Great-tasting drinking water | – | ||
| Smart app and Bluetooth monitoring | |||
| Salt-free option available | Conditioner |
Not sure which system fits your water?
A quick water test and a 360 Water specialist will recommend the right setup for your home, water source, and household size.