What the other quotes actually cost
Same two tanks. Very different prices, and very different ways of selling them.
| Absolute Miami Water | Culligan | Kinetico | RainSoft | Leaf Home Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical installed price, softener + whole-home filtration | $3,795–4,395 | $2,500–6,500 | $5,000–10,000+ | $4,000–9,000 | $5,000–9,000+ |
| Price published online | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| How they sell it | Online or WhatsApp, no visit | In-home presentation, 1–2 hours | In-home presentation, 1–2 hours | In-home presentation, 1–2 hours | In-home presentation, 1–2 hours |
| Control valve | Standard Clack/Fleck, any plumber can service it | Proprietary, dealer-only service | Proprietary, dealer-only service | Proprietary, dealer-only service | Proprietary, dealer-only service |
| Warranty | Lifetime tanks and resin, 10 years valve | Per their published terms | Per their published terms | Per their published terms | Per their published terms |
Absolute Miami Water
- Typical installed price, softener + whole-home filtration
- $3,795–4,395
- Price published online
- Yes
- How they sell it
- Online or WhatsApp, no visit
- Control valve
- Standard Clack/Fleck, any plumber can service it
- Warranty
- Lifetime tanks and resin, 10 years valve
Culligan
- Typical installed price, softener + whole-home filtration
- $2,500–6,500
- Price published online
- No
- How they sell it
- In-home presentation, 1–2 hours
- Control valve
- Proprietary, dealer-only service
- Warranty
- Per their published terms
Kinetico
- Typical installed price, softener + whole-home filtration
- $5,000–10,000+
- Price published online
- No
- How they sell it
- In-home presentation, 1–2 hours
- Control valve
- Proprietary, dealer-only service
- Warranty
- Per their published terms
RainSoft
- Typical installed price, softener + whole-home filtration
- $4,000–9,000
- Price published online
- No
- How they sell it
- In-home presentation, 1–2 hours
- Control valve
- Proprietary, dealer-only service
- Warranty
- Per their published terms
Leaf Home Water
- Typical installed price, softener + whole-home filtration
- $5,000–9,000+
- Price published online
- No
- How they sell it
- In-home presentation, 1–2 hours
- Control valve
- Proprietary, dealer-only service
- Warranty
- Per their published terms
Competitor figures are reported installed prices for 2026 and vary by home, configuration and dealer. They are ranges we have seen quoted, not quotes from those companies. Verify any number with the company directly.
Two patterns worth knowing before you sign anything
The two-hour in-home presentation
A rep tests your water at your kitchen table, shows you what hard water does, and quotes a number that drops if you sign tonight. The equipment is usually fine. What you are paying for is the visit, the commission and the financing. We publish the number instead, because the number is not the hard part.
The proprietary valve
Dealer-branded valves mean only that dealer can service your system. When they stop answering, or the territory changes hands, you are stuck. Clack and Fleck valves are sold at every plumbing supply house in Florida, so any licensed plumber can work on yours.