Two good options. Here’s how they differ.
Both systems soften and treat the water for your whole home, and both are installed by VK Water. The difference is how they’re built. Here’s an honest side-by-side to help you choose. Neither is a stripped-down version of the other: they’re two different ways to treat the water for your home.
VK Water Whole House System
from $5,000 installed
System, installation & materials
| VK Water Whole House System | VK Water Reserve System | |
|---|---|---|
| What it treats | Hardness (softening), chlorine taste and smell (carbon), sediment (pre-filter), plus RO drinking water at the kitchen sink | Hardness (softening); any added filtration is configured for your water |
| Control valve | Digital metered | Commercial-grade, custom configured |
| How it’s built | Complete installed system | Built to order |
| Household size | Homes with 4–6 bathrooms, up to 8 people | Tanks sized to your home |
| Maintenance | Salt top-ups, plus sediment and RO filter changes | Salt top-ups and periodic checks |
| Installed price | from $5,000 installed | from $8,500 installed |
| Next step | Request a Quote | Request a Quote |
Which is right for you?
Choose the Whole House System if…
- You want softening, carbon filtration and RO drinking water in one complete system.
- Your home is in the 4–6 bathroom range, with up to 8 people.
- You’d like a complete, ready-to-install system at the lower starting price.
Choose the Reserve System if…
- You plan to stay in your home for the long term.
- Your home is larger, or your water use doesn’t fit a standard system.
- You value a commercial-grade control valve and a system built to order for your home.
Not sure? We’ll help you decide
Most people don’t need to decide alone. Tell us about your home and we’ll recommend the system that fits, and explain why. If the Whole House System covers what you need, we’ll say so. Or call us and talk it through.
FAQ
Do both soften the water?
Yes. Both are whole-house softening systems. The Whole House System adds carbon filtration, a sediment pre-filter and RO drinking water as standard. The Reserve System is configured for your water.
Which is better for a large household?
The Whole House System suits most homes up to 4–6 bathrooms and 8 people. For larger homes or heavy water use, the Reserve System is built to order with tanks sized to your household. We’ll recommend one after looking at your home. Read more in the FAQ.
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