Test before choosing a tank
St. George’s official 2023 report says many customers find settings from 13 to 24 grains per gallon effective. That is a broad utility guidance range—not permission to skip a current sample at the home.
Design the installation
Document the main-line size, equipment location, bypassed irrigation or hose bibs, regeneration drain, overflow, power, sun/heat exposure and service access.
- Metered demand regeneration
- Usable resin volume
- Service flow at acceptable pressure drop
- Capacity at the proposed salt dose
- Startup test and programmed settings
2026 planning range
A common metered whole-home installation may budget around $1,500–$4,000. High-capacity or twin tanks, filtration, plumbing changes and difficult drain routing can move higher. Get an address-specific written quote.
Straight answers
Common questions
How long does installation take?+
Many prepared replacements fit in one visit. New loops, drain routing, exterior protection or added filtration can add time.
Can a softener be installed outside?+
Equipment must be protected according to manufacturer limits. St. George heat, sun and occasional freezing conditions make location and enclosure details important.