BUYING A WATER SOFTENER FOR WELL WATER – A SIMPLE GUIDE
An Iron Eater well water softener is a highly effective and popular technology used by many homeowners and businesses to filter very high iron and hard water from well water. There are a wide variety of systems on the market so it can be overwhelming when trying to find one that meets your household's exact requirements. If you are currently looking for a whole house well water softener and want to know how you can benefit from using a water softener, what to look for in a softener system and what questions you should be asking, then this guide is for you.
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​If, after reading our information, you still have some unanswered questions our team at RainDance Water Systems are happy to help. We can be contacted at Support@RainDanceH2OStore.com or 1-877-788-8387.
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​​What is a whole house well water softener?
A point of entry (POE) Iron Eater water softener, also known as a whole house well water softener is installed at the main-line of your plumbing where water enters your house or business. This type of softener removes iron, rust, manganese and hard water minerals to provide soft iron free water in your kitchen and at other taps throughout your house should you want it; such as your bathroom, dishwasher, washing machine or utility room. Whole House Water Softener Systems are the very best solution for iron removal and softening well water you use throughout your home.
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​How do I know if my well water needs a water softener?
Do you notice rust or iron stains in your toilets or baths? Are your clothes not as white as they should be? Is hard water scale ruining your glassware and fixtures? The Iron Eater removes high iron and softens hard water at every tap, so they may be suitable for any household that needs high quality water for any reason.
There are many reasons why some homeowners choose a whole house well water softener system over other technologies. For example, a basic water softener will only soften hard water and cannot remove high mounts of iron and rust.  A basic water softener also requires a separate iron filter whereas the Iron Eater removes both iron and hard water without requiring additional equipment. 
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Basically, if you need water to be of a higher quality than your private well water supply, then a well water softener might work for you.  As there are many different well water filters to choose from, it is worth having your water analyzed.  Before you purchase any filter for your well we recommend that you obtain a water quality test report for your well water supply, which will help identify any issues that are essential to deal with and those you may wish to improve. If you have a water report please email us at Support@RainDanceH2OStore.com Attn: Whole House Well Water Softener - Or contact us about our FREE well water testing. 
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What size well water softener do I need?
​It’s really important to take the size of your household into account when choosing a whole house water softener system. The higher the number of occupants, the more water will be used. 

Each Iron Eater listed below has a maximum flow rate for optimum water softening and filtration. The flow rate is measured in gallons/minute. The flow rate is the measure of the amount of water that can run through your house faucets—dishwashers, washing machine, showers, hot water heaters, and toilet. When planning to buy your well water softener, make sure to know the demand of your appliances and water dispensers in your home. For example, a typical showerhead has a flow rate of 2.5-5 gallons per minute while dishwashers and toilets have flow rates of 5 gpm and 3 gpm respectively. Depending on the size of your family, the number of water dispensers, and the flow rate of each dispenser, a RainDance professional can help you calculate the right flow rate that your filter should have.
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