Water Filter Depot
Water Filter
DEPOT
Cleaner Water. Softer Home. Better Life.
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(832) 392-9920
Water Filter Depot Co.  ·  Houston, TX
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Houston Has Some of the
Hardest Water in America

Here's what that means for your home, your appliances, and your wallet.

18 GPG
Houston average
water hardness
3×
Above the "hard" threshold
(7 GPG = hard)
30%
Water heater efficiency
lost to scale buildup
$600–$900
Extra annual cost to the
average Houston household
18+ GPG
"Very Hard" — among
the highest in the US
15–20 yrs
Lifespan of a professionally
installed softener
Water Hardness Scale — Grains Per Gallon (GPG)
▲ You Are Here — Houston 18 GPG
03710141720+
Soft (0–3) Moderate (3–7) Hard (7–14) Very Hard (14–20+) ▲ Houston

Hard water contains dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals measured in Grains Per Gallon (GPG). Anything above 7 GPG is considered hard. At 18 GPG, Houston homeowners deal with nearly three times that level every day — silently damaging appliances, drying out skin and hair, leaving scale on fixtures, and shortening the life of water heaters and plumbing. A professionally installed water softener eliminates these problems at the source.

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How a Complete System Works

Water enters your home, passes through each stage in sequence, and comes out clean — everywhere.

System Diagram
① 3-Stage Pre-Filter
Water enters the home and passes through three cartridge stages: Stage 1 sediment removes sand, rust & debris. Stage 2 carbon block removes chlorine, chloramines & odor. Stage 3 fine filter removes remaining particles. Protects every downstream component.
② Catalytic Carbon AIO Tank
An air pocket at the top oxidizes contaminants; catalytic carbon media then filters them out. Removes chloramines, VOCs, light iron & hydrogen sulfide. Self-backwashes 1–2× per week automatically — no cartridges, no user action. Media lasts 7–10 years.
③ Water Softener
Ion-exchange resin beads swap calcium & magnesium (hardness minerals) for sodium. Eliminates scale on fixtures, appliances & plumbing. Fleck 5600SXT control valve meters usage and regenerates automatically using salt from the brine tank. Soft water flows to every tap in the home.
④ Brine Tank & Regeneration
The brine tank holds salt pellets used to recharge the resin bed. During regeneration, brine flushes the resin — displacing trapped hardness minerals down the drain line. Holds 250–300 lbs of salt; refills approximately every 6–8 weeks. We show you exactly how before we leave.
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Our Installation Packages

Licensed Texas plumber — Delivery included — 1-year warranty — Same-week scheduling

ⓘ Pricing Note: Starting prices based on a 32,000 grain softener. Larger grain systems priced higher. Ask for your exact quote based on your home size and water usage.
Feature Pkg 1
Essentials		 Pkg 2 ★
Complete		 Pkg 3
Prot. Plus		 Pkg 4
Well Water
Water softener ✓ ✓ ✓ Fine mesh
3-Stage cartridge pre-filter ✗ ✓ ✗ Sediment only
AIO carbon backwash tank ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗
AIO iron & sulfur filter ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓
RO drinking system ✓ FREE ✓ FREE ✓ FREE ✓ FREE
Licensed plumber install ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1-year warranty ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Starting price (32K) $2,589 $2,789 $3,139 $3,489 (48K)
Pre-Filter + Softener + FREE RO
RO System — FREE

Pre-Filter + Softener + FREE RO

Sediment Pre-Filter · Water Softener · RO System
From $2,589
32K–80K grain — RO included free
Includes
  • Salt-based water softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • Sized to your home — 32K to 80K grain
  • 5-stage RO under-sink drinking system
  • Dedicated RO drinking faucet installed
  • Licensed Texas plumber installation
  • 1-year warranty on equipment and labor
Best for: City water homeowners who want soft water throughout the home and pure drinking water at the tap.
★   MOST POPULAR   ★
3-Stage Pre-Filter + Softener + FREE RO
Most Popular RO System — FREE

3-Stage Pre-Filter + Softener + FREE RO

3-Stage Pre-Filter · Water Softener · RO System
From $2,789
32K–80K grain — RO included free
Includes
  • Salt-based water softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • Stage 1: Sediment pre-filter
  • Stage 2: Carbon block pre-filter
  • Stage 3: KDF-85 pre-filter
  • 5-stage RO under-sink drinking system
  • Licensed plumber install — 1-yr warranty
Best for: City water homeowners who want maximum system longevity and complete whole-home filtration.
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Our Installation Packages — Packages 3 & 4

Pre-Filter + Softener + AIO Carbon Tank + FREE RO
Low MaintenanceRO — FREE

Pre-Filter + Softener + AIO Carbon Tank + FREE RO

Pre-Filter · Water Softener · AIO Carbon Tank · RO System
From $3,139
32K–80K grain — no cartridge replacements
Includes
  • Salt-based water softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • AIO catalytic carbon backwashing tank
  • Removes chlorine, chloramines & VOCs
  • Auto-backwashes — media lasts 7–10 years
  • No cartridge replacements — ever
  • 5-stage RO + licensed install + 1-yr warranty
Best for: Homeowners who want pre-filter protection without replacing cartridges every 4–6 months.
Well Water: 3-Stage Pre-Filter + Softener + AIO Carbon Tank
Well Water SpecialistsRO — FREE

Well Water: 3-Stage Pre-Filter + Softener + AIO Carbon Tank

3-Stage Pre-Filter · Well Water Softener · AIO Carbon Tank · RO System
From $3,489
48K min — well water — free well test
Includes
  • AIO iron & sulfur filter (up to 7 PPM iron)
  • Fine mesh resin softener (Fleck 5600SXT)
  • Sediment pre-filter
  • 5-stage RO under-sink drinking system
  • Free well water test before install
  • Licensed plumber install — 1-yr warranty
Best for: Harris County and outer Houston homeowners on private well water with iron, manganese, or sulfur.

Salt-Free Packages — No Salt. No Scale. No Maintenance.

Pkg 5: Salt-Free Conditioner (TAC + 3-Stage Pre-Filter + RO) — From $3,189  ·  Pkg 6: Salt-Free Complete (TAC + AIO Carbon Tank + RO) — From $3,489  ·  Zero salt. Zero cartridges. Zero maintenance.

Salt-free conditioners are sized by flow rate (7–15 GPM). See page 3 for full system details.  ·  Standalone RO (no softener): $599  ·  Alkaline upgrade: +$100

Salt-Free System
Standalone Packages — No Softener Required
RO Drinking System
Standalone

RO Drinking System Only

Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis · 5-Stage
$599
+$100 Alkaline
  • 5-stage reverse osmosis under-sink system
  • Dedicated RO drinking faucet at kitchen sink
  • Licensed Texas plumber installation
  • 1-year warranty on equipment & labor
Best for: Customers who already have a softener, or just want clean drinking water at the tap.
Whole House Filter
Standalone

Whole House Filter

3-Stage Cartridge · Sediment · Carbon · KDF-85
$1,399
Flat rate
  • Stage 1: Sediment — sand, rust, silt & debris to 10 microns
  • Stage 2: Carbon Block — chlorine, chloramines & VOCs
  • Stage 3: KDF-85 — iron, heavy metals & hydrogen sulfide
  • Cartridge replacement every 4–6 months
  • Licensed Texas plumber installation
  • 1-year warranty on equipment & labor
Best for: Homeowners who want whole-home filtration without a water softener.
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What to Expect — From Call to Soft Water in Days

We keep it simple, fast, and transparent. No surprises. No delays. No contractor games.

Day 1
Free Water Test
We come to your home, test your water with professional equipment, show you your exact GPG reading, and walk you through our recommendation. 10 minutes. No obligation. No pressure.
Day 1
You See the Price
We show you your package price on the spot — no 3-hour sales pitch, no hidden fees, no "I have to call my manager." The price you see is the price you pay.
Day 2–3
System Ordered & Delivered
Your system ships from our Texas supplier — typically 1–2 days to Houston. Materials are placed on will call at our local supply house for the licensed plumber.
Day 3–5
Licensed Plumber Installs
Our licensed, insured Texas plumber completes the full installation — typically 2–4 hours. We pull any required city permits. You just need to be home.
Same Day
Soft Water From Every Tap
Your system is tested, set, and running before we leave. Soft water from every faucet, shower, and appliance in your home — the same day as install.
Permits & Code Compliance: We pull all required city and municipal permits for your installation. Every install is performed to current Texas plumbing code by a licensed plumber. No shortcuts, no liability on you.
After Install: We walk you through your new system before we leave — how to add salt, what the control valve display shows, and how to reach us if you ever have a question. We don't disappear after the sale.
Professional Water Filter Depot install
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Why Houston Homeowners Choose
Water Filter Depot

We think the comparison speaks for itself.

Water Filter Depot Culligan / RainSoft Big Box DIY
Upfront transparent pricing ✓ Price shown before any visit ✗ Requires 3-hour in-home pitch ✓ Yes
Licensed plumber installation ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ Self-install — voids warranty
City permit pulled ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ Rarely
Professional-grade Fleck valve ✓ Fleck 5600SXT ✗ Proprietary parts only ✗ Budget components
1-year warranty (parts + labor) ✓ Yes ✗ Service contract required ✗ No labor warranty
Same-week install ✓ Yes ✗ Often 2–4 week wait ✗ When you do it yourself
Price (48K installed with RO) Starting at $2,789 $3,800–$8,000+ Lower upfront, higher risk
Licensed
& Insured
Houston
Local
Fleck
Professional Grade
1-Year
Warranty
We are not a franchise. We are not a national chain. We are a Houston-based water treatment company that sells direct to homeowners, uses a local licensed plumber for every install, and shows you the price before we ever set foot in your house. No 3-hour sales pitches. No proprietary parts that lock you into a service contract. No inflated pricing. That is the difference.