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About Kinetico Water Systems
Founded in 1970, Kinetico produces efficient, built-to-last water softener and reverse osmosis systems for your home. Kinetico’s water treatment systems are non-electric, low-maintenance and fully automatic. Water treatment systems can extend the life of your plumbing, appliances and clothes as well as improve water taste and quality. The company offers three water softeners and water drinking filtration systems. Customers can find Kinetico water treatment systems through local specialist partners, but the company does not sell directly to consumers.
- Improves water taste and quality
- Durable
- Non-electric, powered by water
- Three softener types
- Must buy from local partners
- No upfront prices
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Reviewed Nov. 23, 2021
Everything went smoothly during the installation and since we got the Kinetico system, we've had no issues with the water.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2021
When our Kinetico system was installed, it was quick and easy. Since then, it's been serviced once when one side was not softening water. They came out, noodled around, and got an airlock out. Other than that, it does what it needs to do.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2021
Kinetico's service has been great. When we had a problem with the filter where the backwash system was sticky, which meant it had some sand in the system, they walked me through it over the phone and I was able to clear it up myself. Since we got the system, the water quality's a lot better. We switched over from salt brine to potassium chloride and I would recommend the potassium chloride well over the salt brine, because salt sometimes leaves an aftertaste after it gets done backwashing that you might notice if you want to get a drink of water. But potassium chloride doesn't do that.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2021
Kinetico's been great and we've been very satisfied.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2021
There's a yearly maintenance to the Kinetico water system and and it only goes so many gallons then you have to have it serviced. The filters are also extremely expensive. They're over 100 bucks apiece. But the system is good and it filters very nicely. Plus, my water is fantastic and I love it.
Hi Scott,
Thanks for taking the time to write. Yes, the ro is designed to shut down after every 500 gallons of use. The purpose is to maintain the integrity and performance of the product by insuring timely filter changes. This helps to secure the life of the membrane, the workhorse of the unit.
While the investment and maintenance does have a higher cost, studies show that using bottled water can be as much as double the cost over the life span of the ro.
We are glad you recognize the value and are enjoying the water. Please feel free to connect with our support team any time at customersupport@kinetico.com
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021
Kinetico's rep who did the install was great and professional.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2021
I have had wonderful experience with Kinetico. They're very easy to work with. They started out that if you order the salt from them, then they'd service your unit for free. Now, they do charge a service charge because of cost. We've had two units. When the first one died on me, I went for a few years without anything. Then I got the second one that has both water softener and filtration. The only thing is that they are expensive, but they're worth it. I like the feeling of the water and the taste is better. I would drink water out of the tap. The water is softer. We use less detergent for clothes washing, too.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2021
The salesman was very helpful and accommodating. He put the system right in. Down the road, we were having a little trouble with the softener. So he came back and installed a free filter. And we've never had any other problems. The system definitely keeps our tubs and sinks from water spotting. Also, our soap soaps up, so it's great.
Hi Ken,
We are glad to hear that everything is meeting your needs. Happy soaping up!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021
The installation of our Kinetico system was pretty seamless. I still have them come and maintain it. They have to come out and clean some filters every once in a while. The system works the way it’s advertised. It’s taken the calcification build up, and it's taken the chloramine that’s in our washer out of the system.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2021
Our next door neighbor had Kinetico, and she liked it. So, we gave it a try. We like it, too. We got the water softener and the installation was very easy. The installer explained its maintenance and how often we should put salt in. The system is exactly what the sales rep described. The water didn't taste good and showering wasn't good as well. With Kinetico, our water is softer. It tastes better. Normally, we’d have bottled water. But now, I don’t have any problem drinking right from the tap. I'm very satisfied.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021
Our Kinetico system runs beautifully. It's really been worry-free and I've been very pleased with it and the water.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2021
I was having issues with an element on my hot water heater. But since using the water softener, I'm not having that problem anymore.
Great news Brian!
Thanks for sharing.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021
Kinetico's water system is great. We started out with the salt water over the whole house. Then I finally thought that salt was not good for the house after all, so we went to De Anza for the over-the-kitchen thing. When the water pressure goes down until no water comes out, I call them then they come and change out the pump or the system. They're gone for a few months, then they come back again if I call them. They're very efficient. The techs who come out have always been great.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2021
When we bought the house that we're in, it had the systems and we liked it so much. We rebuilt the house and we had to replace them because they were older, but we kept the same brand and upgraded. We have a water softener and a filtration. Reverse osmosis. We've had it serviced since then, and Kinetico has been awesome. They're super friendly and helpful. However, our water heater is out right now, so I have to shower down at our club and it definitely does not feel the same. Even though I don't notice it necessarily, there is a difference. Our water tastes so good too.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2021
We use the Kinetico system and everything seems fine. We are running the tankless water heater for a few years and I never had any issue.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2021
Kinetico is an efficient system. We do go through quite a bit of water. We're replacing cartridges two or three times a year. So, it's an expensive system to operate. I didn't like the mineral cartridge that came with it, which is a synthetic one. I replaced that with a food grade mineral. So, it has things like coral, calcium, and other minerals that are more compatible with the body. Overall, Kinetico is one of the top systems in the market. Their customer service has been completely on the mark. I call them and they're here within hours. They’re very professional.
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for your review. The calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate used in the Kinetico mineral plus cartridge are both naturally occurring materials.
Please feel free to connect with us at customersupport@kinetico.com for additional information.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2021
Kinetico serves our needs for what we were looking for. The quality is good and I've been happy with them.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2021
The original Kinetico water softener we had put in was like 30 years ago, and then it finally gave up. About five years ago, we had it replaced with a newer one. We didn't have any water testing done with the more recent one because we knew from the beginning that our water was pretty hard. When the old one failed, we want this one to continue with having the water soft. The showers are sort of more comfortable. The water's a little softer in the shower. Having the system is mostly protecting the plumbing fixtures. My main motivation is to avoid the minimal buildup. With Kinetico, I like the use of potassium, the frequency that it had to be recharged and refilled and the reliability of the device.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2021
What a pleasure it was to do business with Shelton Water. Shelton installed a full water plant at our home about 17 years ago & has serviced it throughout the years. The Fed. 2021 Texas freeze damaged it beyond repair. Shelton to the rescue. They installed a new state-of-the-art system top to bottom with leak sensing. Outstanding work quality and customer engagement. Thanks to Whitney, Bill, Tim as well as all the staff at Shelton Water.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for sharing the experience you had with the Shelton's team. They are a long time Kinetico dealer and we have had the same great history with them that you have.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2021
This is our second Kinetico system and it’s worked quite well. I like it because it uses less salt and requires no electricity. So, it works all the time. We went with that to make ice and have cooking water. We noticed that it makes the coffee taste a little crisper and fresher because there's no salt in it. The hardest thing for me is to remember to check the salt in the system because it uses so little. I have about eight bags a year of salt. As far as the installation, Brady's was really easy to work with. They came out and did a site survey and decided where they were gonna hang it on the wall, and that was it.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021
We're very pleased with our Kinetico. It uses probably a tenth of the salt as the old system did. Go with Kinetico. The serviceman is in the area and he takes care of the pipeline out there. He even drops the salt off to us. It's been good because we don't have to haul the salt anymore so that makes a big difference.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2021
We have very hard water and I got tired of cleaning it out of the bathtubs. Our friend got everything we needed and installed the Kinetico system for us. I like it but it doesn't take everything out. It takes the calcium out, but not the lime. But we're happy with it.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2021
I checked with the Culligan people but they were a bit expensive. So I went with this other guy. He had a little shop on Main Street here in town. He seemed like a nice guy, so I went with them. But I wonder if the Kinetico is doing the job it's supposed to be doing. I'm still getting that buildup on my fixtures. I'm not sure how good it's supposed to be, if it's supposed to be spotless on my dishes.
Samuel,
We'll reach out to your installer to make him aware of your questions. We are certain he will appreciate the opportunity to gain your confidence.
Please feel free to connect with us at customersupport@kinetico.com or 800.944.9283
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021
If you are considering Kinetico - Don't. We thought a reverse osmosis system of the 'best' quality would be the way to go instead of whole house filters for well water. We thought Kinetico was the best and went for their best system to ensure we'd have few to no issues or maintenance for years. Sadly starting at year one and now again at year two we are without drinking water due to failures of their equipment to which their response is 'We have a lot of customers so we will come try to fix in four- five days'. That is one week with no drinking water annually when the filters get changed. It is a $150 visit where they change them and then leave you without water for a week... That's right, they break it and then do not even return immediately to fix what they broke after you paid for a visit!
I have never heard of any company being this irresponsible and you absolutely do not get what you paid for. Techs have stated that even when it is less than a year old it is expected for valves to break and for parts to be faulty. Huge mistake. Save yourself $6000 and a lot of stress by using whole house filter system(s) for well water instead. At least then you won't be without water for weeks on end.
Hi Kari,
Thanks for the clarification this morning. We are glad that everything has been worked out.
From: KariSent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 5:36 PM
To: @kinetico.com>
Subject: [EXT] Re: Kinetico Service / Consumer Affairs Review
Thank youHow do I submit a new rating? This one was submitted prior to the team getting the service appointment prioritized. They all did a great job!
To clarify my experience so that you have an accurate record:2020 - year one, my line was plugged so we were without drinking water the week of the holiday (as a customer less than 1 year I thought the company would respond quickly as opposed to the usual turn around time for a regular appointment.
10/18 - instead of having RO water restored within 6 hours of the maintenance appointment it did not return until 24 hours later.
I agree with you in terms of maintaining the system but if every time I needed an oil change for my car, they told me I'd be without my car for a week while they work on it, I'd never recommend anyone purchasing such a car. Going forward if you would please let me know what to do and what to expect during an annual filter change I could try to do everything right again.
Year one I changed the filter as I was told it was easy: it is not- I was bleeding and without water for a week waiting for a tech to come here.Year two I paid for your people to do it right: I was told I'd have RO water in 2 hours or so after they left... water was not available for 24 hours....
So I am just looking for information on how often you should come out and service so that I am not without RO water for 1 - 5 days next year please.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021
We love that the water is better. We recommended Kinetico to friends. And they're very happy with it, too.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021
We got a Kinetico water softener and osmosis. The rep from Torrington was very good.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2021
The installation was good. It was an easy deal and they explained the system to me. The Kinetico system doesn't waste water, it just does a regeneration.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021
I had three people come in, and Kinetico seemed to be the most logical one. They gave me a price, and I got what I asked for. With Kinetico, the appliances and the toilets are all clear. They look good. Everything works like it's supposed to.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2021
The Kinetico system was installed in our summer cottage which we only use very few weekends at the time so it took about a year before I realized that it had been installed wrong. The guy that came out and installed it had the water going into the outlet instead of the inlet side. It was running backwards for the first year. When they had their tech come out, he turned some valves that would make it go the correct way. But the system was contaminated from running backwards for a whole year and not being able to flush itself out so the quality of my water is still terrible. It's yellow. It's staining my toilets, my washing machine and my kitchen sink. When I addressed my original complaint with them and told them that, they never offered to fix it or replace it or put new media in the tank. I asked them, “Are you sure this thing's not been contaminated from running backwards? Where's the guy that hooked it up?” They said, “He doesn’t work here anymore.” They did the least amount of anything that they could do.
I'm not very happy with the way that it works and what I'm getting out of what I paid for it. I got the best of everything that they had to offer (whole filtration, water softener, reverse osmosis) and paid them almost $7,000. I would never recommend Kinetico or Owens Soft Water from Clare, Michigan to anybody. They certainly don't stand behind their products.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2021
My Kinetico system does what it's supposed to do and it's easy to maintain. My water doesn't taste like well water. They're also friendly. They work with you and provide the stuff you need. I’ve recommended them to several people.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021
I've had the system for about a decade now and only ever had to have it serviced 2x. I'm in the process of moving and want to take my system with me. However both local branches are handcuffed from helping me move it from one town over to the next. A 20 minute drive. Then, you pay an astronomical price for a system plus crippling the end-user from doing their own repairs and servicing to this now is completely asinine. You can build a great product but you can only treat your customers like idiots for so long. Strongly considering just selling it now and buying a more user friendly less expensive system.
Hi Sean,
Our records indicate that you filled out a form on the Kinetico Incorporated web site in March of 2011 requesting a free water analysis. That was sent to the authorized, independent dealer for your area, Orlando Water.
Orlando installed the softener in April of 2011. We do not have any other record of having been contacted for assistance with service concerns.
You had 2 service calls. Were they completed to your satisfaction?
You now want to move the softener, but are having issues with 2 dealers? Please contact us at customersupport@kinetico.com or 800.944.9283 option 2.
We'll be more than happy to work to get these concerns resolved for you.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021
Our old system had more pieces to replace. We now don't have as many to replace and they last longer. In the first house, the system made a huge difference because the water was terrible. This water isn't as bad, but I could tell the difference, especially if I would make coffee or tea with it. Call Kinetico. Don't go to the other guys because they don't work.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2021
I had both the reverse osmosis and the water softener installed and it went very well. It was smooth and took about three hours. The drinking water is much better now. We had very hard water so that problem is solved. I'm very happy that Kinetico doesn't need any electrical outlet although the water consumption is higher. But that was expected. The container for the salt that we pour in is small and it could have been a little bit bigger. Also, I wish changing the filter for the reverse osmosis would be a little bit easier. Every time I try to change it, I'm having a little bit of a tough time, especially with COVID. I don't get someone to come and do the filter changing. So that's tricky. Still, my experience has been very good.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
The Kinetico water system worked out great so far. It took the iron out. We were having iron issues. Now, we have better tasting water. We've had one technician out so far to do some work. We have to change the filter periodically, but he did that when he was here. Customer support has been great. The bags of salt are pretty heavy these days. I can imagine someone who's older than me would have trouble getting the salt in there in the container because those bags are 50 pounds. I’m okay with it but as I get older or if I'm thinking of my elderly parents, they would have trouble handling those bags of salt.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
I was put in an immunocompromised situation and one of the things that was required for my situation was to have filtered water. So, my husband did the research, and he thought KInetico was the best system. We have installed them in two different homes and we have been extremely happy with them. Our water tastes much better. In one home, it's rural, and there's a lot of lime in the water and it's not treated maybe as effectively as city water is. So, we feel confident that they take all this stuff out that would be harmful to somebody that's immunocompromised. The other house is in a city location, and the taste is so much better. I just spent 10 days there, and I could hardly pass the tap without taking water.
As far as customer service, I think it is really big. We've used two different dealers in either location, and the customer service was very good. They came out and explained the system, tested the water, did the pros and cons and then they did an installation that was pretty seamless. The thing that people need to look for is the quality of the unit and the customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
I bought a house that was new to me, and I needed a water system. So, I called Kinetico. In a good way, the system does its thing. My water is what it needs to be. It's soft water. I just monitor the salt levels. I'm a happy customer because I don't have to think about it.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2021
Kinetico's salesman promised to come back and do a test to show the difference in the reading after we installed the soft water system. But we never heard back. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
Kinetico reverse osmosis machines are extremely expensive, but they can't even earth their cables for the European market. This results in high levels of electrical fields being absorbed by anyone standing in front of the machine. This happens to me when I'm washing up. The Kinetico is under the sink emitting 400 volts per metre. I'm very sensitive to this. It's just cheap manufacturing. I spent a fortune on this product and I'm disgusted that I'm affected by their cheaply manufactured cables. The company doesn't seem to give a damn because I've been waiting weeks already and they don't seem to respond. Shame on you KINETICO. How come you provide earthed cables for the UK market but not the European market?
Hello Robin
Thanks for bringing these concerns to our attention. We are sharing this review with our corporate office in Denmark. They will be able to assist with this matter. You can also contact Kinetico Denmark Customer Support directly at office@kinetico.dk or 45.56.65.14.00.
Kinetico US Customer Support
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
Everything was professional with the reps from Kinetico and the installation was quick and without any problems. The system is doing its job and it’s almost perfect. The water is not hard and the dishes come out spotless.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
We used a company called De Anza Water Conditioning to install the water softener and they did a great job. They put another system in our main buildings and they’ve been servicing ever since for over 10 years now. We had a Culligan before and that leaked. Once we've put the Kinetico softeners in, they've been doing a good job of keeping that water soft between zero and one gram.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
We love our Kinetico system. We had Culligan years ago, and I wasn't happy with it. I saw this place in Los Gatos and it turned out the best thing that we ever found. The salespeople and installers were good. I did the right thing. We've had the system for quite a while and it works very well. I don't have to have to use much soap. I don't have dry, chapped hands and the clothes come out very nice. If anyone has hard water, Kinetico is the best way to go.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2021
I was looking for a system that doesn't require a power outlet because I had to get it installed outdoor, next to my house, and didn’t have a power source. Kinetico was the only option that I found without a power source. Our water’s too hard and we have a tankless water heater. I read online saying that if you have a tankless one, it's best to have the water softener so it doesn't clog the little tubes inside the heater. It’s gonna make it last much longer. So, I feel the necessity of getting one and also reap the benefits of having one. I was debating about putting the one that was salt, and there are saltless ones. De Anza Water was close by, and their guy came over and gave me a lecture. It made me feel like he knows a lot of the industry, and he was very professional. He tested the water hardness for me, so I went with that company. Also, they are the one carrying Kinetico, so that makes sense.
De Anza was a lot more expensive than the other place sales like Costco and Lowe's, but I had to get one without power, so my option is limited. There were a lot of people asking for water softeners in different groups and I had recommended the company and the brand a couple times, but they always got back to me saying this is way more expensive than what they have otherwise quoted from what they found online from other brands. I like the system. It’s maintenance-free. I just wash the filter a few times over the years. But the pricing point is a little bit too high for other consumers that has the power outlet to choose from. Overall, for the quality of it, I’d definitely recommend Kinetico.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Kinetico's was presented to us well. The installation wasn't my favorite. My ice machine stopped working after that. And then, someone was supposed to come out and check that. No one came out for half a year and I just called somewhere else to get the issue resolved because I got annoyed waiting on Kinetico. Using the system is tedious sometimes. I have to go back and check on it often to see if there's salt. Because if there's no salt, I would have to flush the whole system again. If only there was some lever to say, "Okay, you should probably put salt in now."
I check every month and I've made it a part of my monthly routine. This is a great system in theory but I can't prove that it works. The guy who showed the system to us was no good and I haven't dealt with him since. When he did a test, I was clearly able to feel a difference. But I haven't really noticed anything since the installation.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2021
I was referred to Magic Valley Kinetic by my neighbor who has a softening system. I have had my softening and drinking water system for a week and already notice a huge difference! I am so pleased with the systems thus far and the customer service and friendly staff at Magic Valley Kinetic have be wonderful. I would definitely recommend a Kinetico system to other family, friends and anyone looking for this type of water system.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2021
I had a water system with a pump installed in the backyard. Since then, the water has been softer and cleaner.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021
I had a Kinetico osmosis system put in under the sink. The appliances are cleaner and the water tastes better now. I had to call them to replace the filters and they answered my calls. They've been great.
Hi Jane,
We are glad to know you are enjoying your water. Great news!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021
Kinetico expedited the job, as far as getting me the system. They did the system in a couple of hours. Initially, we noticed a difference with the soap. The taste of the water was better than just the tap water from the faucet. I already had a filter on my refrigerator. The rep showed me the demonstration between the water from our filter and the water through her system, and it was cleaner than my filter system. So with that together, I really decided that it was time for us to go with it. The overall taste of the water is better. However, some time now, I notice a salty taste from the water. But it doesn't last long. The salt thing was something that wasn't clearly explained. Also, when I have to go and buy salt, it is about $14 and that's an extra cost that you get for the water system.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021
We've had the system from Kinetico for about four years and we've had a good experience. Their reps come out once a year to service the system and they've been consistent. There was a guy called, Big A, who I worked with a lot in the beginning, then there was another technician who came to the house, who was a super sweet guy, and now, there's a guy named Virgil who has come the last three times. They're always so courteous, kind, and professional. Also, the communication is top-notch. When I ask a question, they'll explain it to me and they break down the invoice really well.
Since having the system, the drinking water tastes so clean. It tastes like spring water, but it is reverse osmosis and it has minerals added. Then the bathwater doesn't smell of chlorine, unlike before. Our water smells and tastes nicer. I have recommended Kinetico to other people and I happily recommend them. I know that they're not going to take people's money and run and do a bad job of installation.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2021
The sales rep was great and knew what he was doing. Everything went well, having the filters on the house - especially when there are water shortages and things like that, it's perfect.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2021
I like my experience with the sales rep. It was good. I understand how softening and filtration system works, and the overall knowledge of how the Kinetico system works led me to move forward with it. The water is softer with Kinetico and the customer support was great early on. They installed when they said they were going to install. Everything moved pretty smoothly when we were getting everything set up over here.
Hi Charles,
Everything we expect to hear with the name Kinetico. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2021
We have sewage pumping through our pipes. It’s so bad that our Kinetico system makes a huge difference. We don't drink the water because we don't trust anything coming out of any faucet in the house but the water is clear. Kinetico is a lot more affordable than their competitors and you get similar, if not better, results.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021
I went with Kinetico for the quality of the product and reputation, and the improvement in our water has been substantial. Kinetico is fantastic. I have a radio show and I recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021
The hardness of the water has much improved since I got my Kinetico system. The one thing I do wish is the tank for the salt. I've had two of these in my lifetime. At another house, I had one as well, not a Kinetico though. It worked fine, but it had a much bigger salt holder and I'd rather fill it up and not have to worry about it. The tech did a fine job but the only thing was that it seemed a little shady in areas. He had a good product but professionally, it was little iffy.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the note. Please feel free to contact Kinetico Customer Support at 800.944.9283 or customersupport@kinetico.com if you feel there is activity in the field that Kinetico should be aware of. We cannot fix a problem if we don't know it exists.
Thanks!Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021
I wasn't sure about purchasing a Kinetico system because of the dollar and cents it was going to cost. I purchased a unit that had been returned and was able to get it at a discounted price. We continue to be pleased with it every day and the minimum amount of salt used. Everything else about the Kinetico system has been working very well for us.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2021
We had used RainSoft for many years. When we had an issue, we found out they modified a bunch of stuff so we did some research and went with Kinetico. I love my Kinetico system. The rep comes out here and changes the big filter. Whenever I need smaller filters under the cabinet, I just get in touch with him, and he sends me a bill. I send him the money online, my filters are shipped to me, and I change them.
Thank you for sharing your review Carmel. We're glad your Kinetico system and your experience have been positive.
Thanks again,The Kinetico Team
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2021
Their rep showed up in my house to demo the system and my wife liked it. I've noticed a difference in the water since having Kinetico and for maintenance, I put salt in it every time it runs out. It's easy.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021
The installers came right in and knocked it out. I had the water pipe burst one winter but they came out and fixed it. When people come visit, we get good compliments about the system and I'm happy to show them. The upkeep is minimal. I just gotta keep salt in it.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2021
The purchase and installation all went pretty smoothly. I maintain the system myself. With it, I have soft good water. My daughter likes it a lot and sometimes, she would come over and take a bath. There was a time when I had an issue and the techs kept coming out and doing something then coming back. That went on for a little while before Kinetico figured it out. They had to change out the head on top of the unit.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021
We purchased the mid-high level Kinetico system for about $1,500. We've had it for about four years and it's been great. My wife's allergies are a lot better. We also have the water package with the three different biofilters for purification. We had one issue with it, but it was under warranty and our installer took care of it. It's been working great. This product has made a big difference in my wife's quality of living. We're very happy with it. We're planning to build a home in Thibodaux in about three years, and we will invest in another system.
Hi Toddy,
Thanks for your time. Improving people's lives through better water is our goal!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed July 31, 2021
When I first bought my house six years ago, the water was not really good. It tested with all kinds of contaminants. So I called this company in New Orleans and they came out and tested the water and I bought the Kinetico system. It was 7,000 bucks and I've been really pleased with it. The only thing I have to do is maintain the salt outside in the little container. Then once a year, the company that sold me the water system comes out and replaces the filters and changes the UV lights. It's about $300 a year to maintain it. The water seemed to be softer and it really has no taste at all. It's clear. Getting the system is one of the best decisions I ever made. Everybody comes over to the house and just goes on and on about the water.
Reviewed July 30, 2021
The techs come to replace the filters when they're needed and I haven't had any issues with them. But the filters are very expensive. Every time we need to have the filters replaced, it's around $250. The system itself is really expensive too compared to others that I've had in the past at other houses. But overall, the quality of our water is good. I was getting bottled water before I got the system. So the convenience of having water straight out of the tap is better than having to lug water jugs.
Reviewed July 29, 2021
I got a three-part filtration system and the quality of the water is better with it. It's convenient and the water tastes better. It's a little pricey but it's a good product.
Reviewed July 28, 2021
Kinetico sent out representatives to work with me and they installed it in one day. It was pretty simple. So far, I've been dealing with them. They came out a few times to change a few of my filters and I haven't had any issues with them up to this part. The system is a little pricey. But other than that, I like it.
Hi Christina,
Thanks for the review! Please let us know what we can do to earn 5 stars!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed July 28, 2021
The people from Kinetico were nice but they were very off personally. The guy came to my house in a full-blown suit which was weird. Then, he walked in my garden on my plants and I didn't like that. My neighbor and I were comparing prices and the rep was doing special prices for different people and he was also throwing in a cruise if you referred a friend. The cruise was a complete sham.
I was thorough with how I wanted the system installed 'cause I saw how the neighbors had theirs installed. There were little bitty things like when they drilled through my cabinets and then left all the wood shavings in there and then shoved everything back in the cabinet. That bothered me and I was a little annoyed. Also, the system affected the water pressure in my refrigerator and that never got fixed.
But Kinetico's product is good and I'm happy with it. The bin that contains the salt could be a bit sturdier though because it tends to warp if you fill the pellets. It makes me uneasy having plastic sitting out in the sun. It's not gonna hold up long term. Other than that, my water tastes better and my hair and skin are a lot softer since having the system installed.
Reviewed July 27, 2021
My wife and I needed a whole house water softener. We contacted Owens Water in Traverse City, MI after an exhaustive search. I've worked with softeners and demineralizers as a Marine Engineer. Tom ** came to our house and tested our water. No surprise that our water was hard and contained iron. Tom recommended the Kinetico 2060 non-electric softener. We ordered package #22 along with 2 extra filters and 3 extra 50lb bags of salt. 2 days later, Owens Water from Clare, MI arrived with our equipment. The technician was very professional and worked fast. He answered all my questions and went over routine maintenance of the softener, things to look out for, and basic troubleshooting steps to take if a problem came up.
The softener is working perfectly with significant improvement in our water quality. We use less detergent in our laundry washer, less soap & shampoo in the shower, no more mineral rings in our toilet bowls and iron deposits, no more residue on the shower heads, no more clogged aerators at the faucets, and no more mineral deposits on our dishes from the dishwasher.
The softener does not utilize electricity to operate and regenerate. This softener is a very high-end system I fully expect to give us many years of faithful, problem-free service. The Kinetico system's footprint is slightly larger than a comparable Culligan system or one of those softener systems you'll find in home supply stores but the Kinetico system is a well engineered, robust, and more efficient system with a larger softening capacity. The Kinetico has a built-in bypass that allows for uninterrupted water service during filter replacement and the regeneration cycle uses soft water to regenerate, keeping the ion exchange resin & filter media cleaner and on line longer. That's a big plus. The ion exchange tanks are constructed of non-corrosive materials with bond-strand resin shells.
This system came with a ten year warranty. The only issue is parts & supply availability. Proprietary filters and recommended salt are a little on the expensive side and not always available. "Sorry, we just sold our last one." "Sorry, the items you need are on backorder." "Sorry, the shipment has been delayed.". I live in a rural area and the nearest dealer is about 100 miles travel round trip so I like to keep a few extra essentials, like filters and salt, on hand at the house just in case something's unavailable when I need them. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with our Kinetico water softening system and I heartily recommend Kinetico to anyone looking to improve their water quality.
Reviewed July 27, 2021
The initial interaction with Kinetico was okay. The challenge came with servicing as the techs are not very polite. They just show up at the house and it's not good at all. It's a shame because I haven't been able to find somebody else that works for Kinetico in New Orleans. It's the same rude guy every time we have to make a phone call. Then, they cancel my appointment. It's like pulling teeth and I wish that there was another person who could come service my system. The problem is the person servicing in the local market. Other than that, my system is fine.
Reviewed July 27, 2021
The system was moved from my old house to my new house. It works. We're satisfied.
Reviewed July 26, 2021
The installation was an easy and simple process. The system operates pretty good. The water is pretty much clear and soft and what the machine's supposed to do.
Reviewed July 26, 2021
The last system I had was eight years old when it broke on me. It was outside, and it was good, but in New Orleans, it froze that year really bad. Unfortunately, I neglected to cover it and let it freeze. I got the Premier from Kinetico, which is my fifth one and hopefully my last. I hate salespeople, but Kinetico's guy was really good. Also, the minute I knew my wife was pregnant, I got the best water system I could for the house. The Premier had a lot of good reviews. The mechanical sounded efficient to me, and I liked the fact that it's low maintenance compared to the four I had before. Some of the features include not needing an electrical connection, and it solved a big problem for me. The second biggest feature is the double tanks. I like that we are never ever going to be using water while it's going through a recycle.
I've been having water softeners for 30 years. It's better water all the way around. Anytime you can eliminate anything possibly that's coming through your city water system, why not? I quadruple filter any water I cook or drink with. My daughter just bought a house in Austin, and she's only been in it for two months and she's already, "Dad. What do I need to do? I've got to get a water softener in my house. My brand new shower stall and all my brand new faucets got this white crap on it." Yesterday, I went through all the literature and told her to get one of Kinetico's systems, and she's trying to buy one right now.
Reviewed July 25, 2021
I worked for the water plant at the time. I knew what was left in the water and I didn't wanna drink it. Because all the water plant does is take the dirt out of the water, and then chlorinate it to kill any bacteria. It doesn't take any of the dissolved stuff out of the water, chemicals and stuff like that. We live in Louisiana. We get our water from the Mississippi, which is the toilet bowl of America. Everybody and their cousin abuses the Mississippi River, so I didn't want it to be ingested in my family's bodies. And working for waterworks, I realized that. That's why I started selling Kinetico.
Setting up the system and installing it was easy outside. I was a little disappointed on the inside installation, going from under the counter to my refrigerator. The tech drilled holes through my cabinet and past the hose, the PVC tubing, too close to one of the drawers in the cabinet and it pinched it and it kept having leaks. I could hear the pressure tank filling up constantly and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. It wasn't until I remodeled my kitchen that I found it, and that upset me, that I had water damage from the installation.
But after I put in new cabinets and fixed the floors, I ran the PVC tubing through a conduit. That way, the tubing couldn't get damaged at the back of the cabinet. So, that was a plus. It was sort of an extra protection because anything in the cabinet could cut the tubing. And by putting it inside of a piece of conduit, PVC pipe, just something small enough to pass it through to give it extra protection, that I wouldn't have to replace floors again or cabinets.
Everybody in Louisiana that pulls water from the Mississipi ought to have something because there's just so much chemical dumps in the river. It's not healthy for the body. We use it for coffee and our sleep apnea machines. And there's never any build-up, crust or sediment inside the machines. I don't have scale build-up on it and that's nice. And when I order new filters, I usually get two, one to change at that time and one I can change later on. And that way, Kinetico doesn't have to come out and do it. Less hassle for them. You get two brain cells to rub together, it's not that hard to do it.
Reviewed July 25, 2021
We upgraded the water system in our home to the Kinetico brand. We use Kinetico in our business as well. So we thought it was a good set. We’ve been pleased with the system. It works well.
Thanks David, for your support of the Kinetico brand!
Reviewed July 24, 2021
I like having a water purifier. I'm drinking pure water and I don't have to get water delivered. I had to contact them recently because the system turned itself off. It does that when it runs out of purification and I found out that it was my icemaker making it run out so fast so I just turn it on when I need it. Everything is still working fine.
Reviewed July 24, 2021
I'm in New Orleans, so we don't have good tap water. We've liked the quality of our water since getting our Kinetico system installed. The installer has checked in on us. A couple of times, he came and changed the filter.
Reviewed July 23, 2021
Since having Kinetico, I've had no issues with the water staining. The grout stays white in the shower and the showerhead doesn't start spraying into funky patterns because of calcium build-up on the little sprayhead. Also, my wife and I are both self-proclaimed water snobs now because we go to other places or drink bottled water and find out the water that we drink does not taste anywhere as good as the water that comes out of our water dispenser.
Reviewed July 23, 2021
The installation went pretty well. The techs came when they said they would and got everything put in. We have well water and it has a lot of iron. It was really staining up our appliances. There has been a big difference with the iron. I wear white uniform shirts to work and they would turn yellow. Since we got the system, we haven't had that problem. I can launder them again. But, I have to replace the little sediment filter on the outside more often because we have so much iron. That filter fogs up and lowers a lot of pressure. Usually, about every six months I have to change it. The guy told me that normally, it would be a year.
Reviewed July 22, 2021
I had a different softener when I bought my house in 2004. It wasn't a purely mechanical one like this Kinetico I have. The Kinetico is much better and since switching over, I've noticed my water is soft. I had a couple of issues like when the salt's crusty but the vendor was able to resolve them. I just contact them and they're very responsive. I definitely recommend Kinetico.
Reviewed July 22, 2021
I purchased a whole water system and the installation was fine. The water quality seems to be a lot better as far as taste since the system was installed.
Reviewed July 21, 2021
The installation was fine. I've seen a difference in the water.
Reviewed July 21, 2021
I got the Kinetico system that purifies water for the faucet and I also got the whole system for the house. The only thing is I gotta change filters every couple of years and the filters aren't cheap. Other than that, it's a great system and it works for me.
Reviewed July 20, 2021
When Kinetico came to my house and pitched their system to me, it was great. The reps tested my water but what they forgot to mention was the continuous water filters that I have to buy. So, it's not just the high price of the system, it's the constant changing of the filters. If your whole house is salt water, you can't drink that. So then, they need to put a filtration system with reverse osmosis, which I don't really like, and that needs a filter as well. So, you need two filters, and then you need a mineral thing for your drinking water, and then you need to pay for the technician to come and change them out. And at the end of the day, the cost is $400.
I wouldn't mind buying filters if they weren't $400 a pop. That's a big expense, especially nowadays with people unemployed, with COVID hitting and all that. I've even gone as far as trying to find the filters myself online because what the tech does is just opens the thing and pops the new filter in like it's no big deal. But they charge hundreds of dollars for him to come out.
For this year, I'm actually due for the filter to be changed but I haven't called them out to come. It's discouraging because I'm still paying every month for the filtration system because it was something that's financed and I'm not even able to pay for the filters. If the filters are backed up and dirty, it's almost like not having the filtration system. I'm happy with the system itself but I'm not happy with the experience with the salespeople.
Reviewed July 20, 2021
The water softener is a pricey investment, but we're happy that we did it. We've had it for 20 years.
Reviewed July 16, 2021
We have been satisfied with Kinetico. The quality of the water has been good.
Reviewed July 14, 2021
Kinetico ROCKS! Julia at Kinetico gave me a deal that was over $2000 less than I expected to pay! My old well system had a total failure two days before guests were supposed to arrive at my rental. They replaced it on a SUNDAY in less than four hours and had the water running. A few weeks later storms caused a well problem on a Sunday, of course. The problem was unrelated to their system and something that they normally don't fix. They came through anyways and were able to fix it hours before my guests arrived. The bottom line is they made sure I was able to accommodate my guests to keep over $5000 in revenue and maintain good reviews. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great system and even better service. Thank you Kinetico for helping to take care of me and my guests.
Chris,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We love to hear that our customers are happy and our dealers go above and beyond to provide great service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help in the future.
Thanks again,The Kinetico Team
Reviewed July 10, 2021
We have had the Kinetico K5 under cabinet system for over 8 years now. I absolutely hate it. It cost far more than comparable systems in the first place (I didn't choose it) and every 6-8 months when it is time to replace the filter cartridges, we get gouged again. If you are considering Kinetico, keep the following in mind:
-You can ONLY get Kinetico replacement filters from your Kinetico dealer. They aren't available online except for a few sales here and there on eBay or Amazon.
-Nothing in the system as they install it is compatible with standard plumbing. We had a kitchen flood and the contractor had to take the system out when they gutted and rebuilt the system. Experienced contractors and plumbers were not able to reinstall the K5 because NO standard plumbing fittings work. We had to call Kinetico for them to come out and reinstall with their special (very flimsy plastic) fittings (of course for several hundred $$).
Does it work and filter water? Sure. But be prepared to pay, and pay, and pay.
Reviewed July 4, 2021
Kinetico has been great. But our first install guy was having a bad day, apparently. We didn't use it for almost a year and we kept having issues. Finally, they sent another technician out. They were able to go back ‘cause they wondered if we had messed with it. When I said, “we haven't touched it yet,” he was like, “Let me look at the install.” I had to take pictures of it when they installed it and he said, “Nope. He hooked it up backwards and hooked it up wrong when he installed it.” So, they were very great and said, “That's our bad. We'll give you a free set of filters and get it fixed right for you.” The under the sink one has been working fine since day one, but the whole home one that was in the closet was backward for the first year.
Out here where we're at in Central Texas and on well water, it's really rough, as far as hard water and all the deposits in it. So, it helps out quite a bit. It's going through a little more salt than I would assume most just because of where we are, but it's done great. We haven't had any issues with it since they came back and fixed it. I'd absolutely recommend Kinetico and especially, the local company we deal with out of Round Rock. I don't know how often we changed the filters on the under-sink one. I'm in there usually once every couple of months and they've been great. All of the installers, even the guy who hooked it up wrong when he first came out was super good to deal with. The system is also not overly expensive. It doesn't take a ton of maintenance. Overall, just a good experience.
Reviewed July 3, 2021
I called techs out to see if I could have a water softener. Culligan couldn't do it but Kinetico said they figured out a way. Because they couldn't connect the system from outside, they connected it to the water heater. But then I ended up having a leak from the installation and the floors got wet. I had to replace the flooring. But other than that, that was good. For the water drinking system, I have to replace the filters in that once a year. I would probably choose Kinetico over Culligan because I like that it's small and compact, whereas the Culligan machine is tall. And then, this one, I only have to put the salt in it once every two to three months.
Reviewed July 2, 2021
Kinetico has been a blessing to me. They've been very good. I've been very proud of the product. They came in, set it up before I even moved in, and it was done. They were efficient.
Reviewed July 1, 2021
We bought a house that had a Kinetico in it. Then we moved and I bought another one. They're 100% effective. The system takes care of the problems. It's been a great experience.
Reviewed June 25, 2021
The installers were very responsible about the time to coordinate everything. We had a little problem though. Our water softener stopped working properly all of a sudden, and we were very concerned because it was only three years old. The other one that we had lasted more than more than 12 years. Kinetico came and repaired our water softener two times, and whatever they did, it was not doing the job. They kept on telling us, "It's gonna take two weeks before you can get soft water." I was like, "It doesn't take two weeks when you replace a new one. How come you're going to fix something that it's gonna take two weeks?" "I don't know, but this is the way. Unless you empty your water heater completely, then you can have soft water."
Two weeks after, it was still not working properly. We were concerned because we had to pay $160-something for the guy to come. Before the two weeks, we had to call them back and then, after that, we had to call them back again. We were like, "Are they trying to charge us again another $160-something?" The third time, the guy that came did the job and explained that whatever they did was not right, but that he was going to fix it. He did.
Reviewed June 24, 2021
Kinetico came out, tested our water, told us what type of unit we needed and had it put in right away. It's been working fine. Everything is a lot softer and the toilet stays cleaner. We've had a good experience.
Reviewed June 23, 2021
We replaced the system we had with a Kinetico. The techs' installation was great. We're happy. It doesn't use half the salt the other one used. I'm having my daughter get one.
Reviewed June 22, 2021
When the tech got here and put everything together, he showed us how the system worked. Since getting Kinetico, there has been a big difference in the water for the house. Our skin is softer. Kinetico is a bit more expensive that most providers but as far as the quality and how it works, I'm very happy with it. And anytime I need something, I just call them right away. They're well worth it.
Reviewed June 21, 2021
Made appointment for them to come out to talk about new system. They called a day later to verify the time and day they would be here. No show. Still waiting 3 hours later, not even a phone call or anything.
Reviewed June 21, 2021
We had a Whirlpool water softener and it wasn't very good. We went with Kinetico and immediately realized that for two or three years the water softener we have wasn't even working. My Kinetico works well.
Reviewed June 20, 2021
Our water softener pooped out. The tech did great. One of the advantages of my Kinetico is that there is less equipment. It fits in the space better. The part that's inside the house is much smaller and easier to put salt pellets into.
Reviewed June 19, 2021
We really liked the Kinetico on how it does its refresh. It doesn't use electricity, the bin for the salt is huge, so we're not having to check it every week. The rep was very pleasant. We asked a lot of questions but he took time. Any kind of challenging questions we gave him, he answered. It was very pleasant. I would definitely recommend Kinetico. I really enjoy the unit. It's very quiet and we don't hear it inside the house.
Reviewed June 18, 2021
I've had Kinetico now for a long time and they upgraded me. They put a whole new system in with a charcoal filter. The installer was lousy. He wouldn’t do what I told him to do. When he originally put the water softener in, they had to run a pipe across the floor. So, I built a platform and I wanted the pipes to run underneath that platform and they ran above it instead. So, as I walk going to the utility room, I step on the pipes. Also, I don't like that small saltbox they gave me. I put salt in it too often. I'd like a bigger salt brine tank and a good plumber. Other than that, the water tastes better.
Reviewed June 17, 2021
We had heavy chlorine in our water, and we didn't want to drink chlorine. We got the water softener and the water filter for alkaline from Kinetico. They had the best reviews from what we looked at. The people we worked with were all pretty friendly and knowledgeable. Since having our Kinetico, our clothes don't stink when we wash it because of like the heavy chlorine. The water tastes better, too. We've always liked alkaline water anyway.
Reviewed June 5, 2021
I’m very disappointed with Kinetico. We've had the guys come out a couple of times and they did the checking the water and all the chemicals and minerals. It looks good or non-existent, but it has a funky taste. So they came out and they super chlorinated the system. It got better, but still, we don't drink the water. The installer guy said, “We put a reverse osmosis system in.” He offered a good price, but then it takes up so much under counter space.
If we run the system, then this black funky mold starts coming in the washing machine and both of the toilets. The president of the company and I have each other’s phone numbers. We've talked so much. He said, "Go ahead and cut the system off, let the city water go through and chlorine and all that will kill that funky black stuff.” And which it does. But we had the system on for about two days. The towels have got to be washed. They stink. So we've got the system cut off right now.
Reviewed June 4, 2021
Kinetico works great. I haven't had a problem in the five years that I've had it. The filter system takes out chemicals in the water. Now, the dishwasher's clean.
Reviewed June 3, 2021
Everything's doing good with our Kinetico. It's been working. We had good customer service except for one time. But they got rid of him because he never came back.
Reviewed June 2, 2021
I had a conversation over the phone about the various systems and the one that met our needs the most and then, they gave us an assortment of matching fixtures that we could choose from. It was pretty flawless. They came in and installed our whole system, part of it in the garage. We also got the softener with that. They walked us through after everything was installed. We've had two issues with itself and the first one wasn't even an issue. I've realized that the salt level after about a year, had not moved down.
I called them. They came out and tested our whole system, showed me the test results, said "It's working, it's just very efficient." They made sure everything looks good and double-checked everything free of charge and that was a great interaction. The second one was when at the end of the year, our filtered water stopped working. I've forgotten that we would have to replace those filters. They came. We had to pay for the filters and then, they installed them, tested everything, showed us the test results and everything was good. I haven't had an issue since. I'm happy with Kinetico's quick response.
Hi Bruce,
Kinetico is pleased to share our new Resource Center at Kinetico.com. Be certain to check the center any time you have questions regarding your products!
https://resourcecenter.kinetico.com/
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed May 28, 2021
I've been using Kinetico for years and I went with what I knew. I got a filter and a water softener. The installation wasn't the best in the world. The two guys that came out to do the installation are no longer with the company. They weren't very customer service-oriented. With the system in place, we have softer water.
Reviewed May 25, 2021
I love Kinetico and the system's been great. I have trouble finding the liquid that I got to constantly put into it once a month but that's the only issue I have. I also haven't had to call them and that's always a good sign when you don't have to call people a lot. The last system I was on was City, but then I used a water softener with it and it had to keep up with it. And if the power went out, it didn't work. I live in a hurricane area, so we have power outages all the time during storms. So, if I lose power, I don't get my water softener for two weeks at best. But with the Kinetico system, it's powerless so everything works as it is. All in all, it is leaps and bounds over my old system.
Reviewed May 22, 2021
We did a tour of homes one year and they had the ION water system, which is the Kinetico water system, in there. We really liked it. The gentleman that we worked with was very good. He explained everything to us, how it worked and how the set-up would be. The gentleman that was doing the installation was relatively new doing it. He had to make a couple of phone calls when he was doing it to see if this and that was right. But he did a good job and everything looks great. We have the whole house system plus the drinking water system and it's wonderful. It's very user-friendly and I love it. We have oil-rubbed bronze faucets throughout our house and we have no water spots on them. I recommend Kinetico to anybody who asked.
Reviewed May 21, 2021
We had our Kinetico system installed right when we built the house. People have issues with hard water here but with Kinetico, we're not experiencing the stains and other things you would get with hard water. It's a good system. It doesn't use whole lot of salt and it's pretty much install it and forget about it.
Reviewed May 20, 2021
I looked up some of the systems you could just buy through Home Depot or Lowe's, but I liked the idea of having someone local and buying from a small business that if I had additional questions, I could get a more personal experience. And overall, from some of the research I did, Kinetico seemed like the better system to go with. It was more expensive than some of the others, but it seemed long-term and worth it. Their reps were very informative and they laid out several different options of systems we could go through. They really explained clearly what the routine maintenance and long-term additional costs might be in terms of filters and salt. Then, when the techs came and installed the system, they were very thorough and cleaned up after themselves.
Since then, you can immediately taste the difference in the water and there's no aftertaste. We have to refill the salt in our system and there had been a couple times where I hadn't realized that it had gotten all the way down, the salt was gone, and I could immediately taste the difference. We've also gotten a new dishwasher and there are less hard water stains on the dishes. And with having soft water, I've noticed I don't have to use as much laundry detergent in my washing machine anymore. I also feel the soft water difference when I take a shower. All in all, I've recommended Kinetico to several people and I would continue to do so.
Hi Audra,
We appreciate your detailed explanation of why you chose Kinetico. It details what we strive to be. A customer's on-going, neighborhood source for water treatment.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed May 19, 2021
I was going to get my own system and get a plumber to install it. But I really wanted someone that knew what they were doing. I found Kinetico on Google and I'm happy because my parents also used them now to work on their system. So far, the quality seems great and I love the under-the-sink system. The power's good on it. One time, our softener was leaking in the house and the problem was the valve. We called in to Kinetico then a tech came out and replaced it. It looks better, so I'm thinking it won't leak anymore. Other than that, since the system was installed, the water has been a lot softer and easier on our skin. My husband has really bad eczema and it hasn't solved the problem for him, but it's helped some. It also has given us good drinking water because before, we were buying five-gallon jugs and it was a hassle.
Reviewed May 18, 2021
I had a system with Kinetico in California so I was aware of them. I called them, they came right out and did everything in one day. I got a water softener and the reverse osmosis under the sink. Everything has worked perfectly. Kinetico has the best system.
Reviewed May 17, 2021
The guy from Kinetico did a really nice little presentation and everything was great for us. Before, the water in our house was ruining most of our light-colored clothes and it smelled bad. But since we got Kinetico, the water is not ruining my clothes and it doesn't stink anymore.
Reviewed May 16, 2021
The rep who came out and talked to us was a nice young guy and he seemed to know what he was talking about. The installers gave us a date on when they were going to come out and they did it. Since the system was installed, the water is not as hard. There are some stains in the toilet bowl, but not near as bad as they were. We live in the country and have well water and the water softener has helped. We like that haven't had any issues and Kinetico helped our problem. It's fairly affordable, so people should do it.
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for the review. Sometimes, it takes time for the plumbing lines to clean out of build up. Be certain to check back with your installer after a month or two of installation. Our goal is completely soft, iron free water.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed May 15, 2021
I had the Kinetico system installed in the house right at the beginning. The water was hard up there and it was a brand-new house so I put it in so that I wouldn't crud up the pipes. The techs took care of everything they needed to take care of. Using the system was a good decision. It’s not inexpensive but in the long run, it saves you if you plan to be in a house for a long time, which I didn't end up being. Still, it was worth it.
Reviewed May 14, 2021
Dealing with the reps was very good and everything the installers did was excellent. Since I've had the Kinetico system, we haven't been getting the hard water build-up that we had.
Reviewed May 13, 2021
Dealing with the techs from Kinetico was pleasant. I had hard water and my appliances were getting clogged up with lime. I had the system installed and in the beginning, it was a lot better. But now, I need salt and I don't know where to get it from.
Reviewed May 12, 2021
We've got real hard water and it was ruining appliances. So, we went ahead and invested in a water softener. Then, we also had a problem where our water would turn orange after a very heavy rain, so we got the iron filter to get rid of that too. We went with Kinetico for the convenience because they are right down the road and are four miles away. Plus, you really don't have any plug-ins to the system and it didn't have to have separate power. It's a pressure system, so we like that.
I had a bit of an issue with how the iron filter was supposed to be plugged in. The way the installer rigged it wasn't the best way and it kept tripping breakers. After multiple phone calls, I finally got him out there to fix it because it wouldn't work. But now, it's fine and it wasn't that big of a deal. It was just that I had to stay on top of the installer to come back and get it working right for me. All in all, the people that own this place are great and they're local. We're in a big town of 1,200 folks so, we got to support local businesses.
Hi Clay,
Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for your patience with your dealer as he worked through the electrical issues!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed May 11, 2021
Kinetico's reps showed me how the water was clearer using their system and my experience with them has always been good. Since I got the unit, the water feels softer and doesn't leave residue around the water faucet.
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for the review. Here's wishing you many years of great water.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed May 10, 2021
I was having sediment build-up and hard water issues. I got the water softening system from Kinetico and since then, I noticed a difference in the water. But about a month ago, it started getting hard water. The tech came out on Friday and fixed it for me. It turned out that there was a build-up of scum inside where the disk is on top and the disk wasn't the proper disk. So he had to put a different disk in to give me softer water and he was very good. He'd been out before and he's very experienced. He knows exactly what he's doing and he was there for about 25 minutes. Other than that, the unit never softened our water like we thought it should if compared to places I've been where the water is soft. And my wife was having issues with all of our towels being hard. But since they've put this new disk in, it's been better.
Reviewed May 7, 2021
Kinetico is hands free and doesn’t need electricity. I've had them for over 20 years but I'm not as happy with the new system as I was with the old system. The new one uses too much salt and it’s regenerating every three or four days. The other system had larger tanks and it didn't eat up as much salt as this system does. I also got a lot of sulfur water. The Sulfur Guard I got is about 15 years old now and I'm not sure it's working right because it leaves a black residue in my PVC pipes going to the house. But as far as the people down in Florida that do the system, they've been great.
Reviewed May 6, 2021
I'm in a new subdivision, so Kinetico's reps hooked up another house and I've had to have them back out shortly. The fault was some mud got in the waterline had held the head unit open. We had salty water on it, but they cleaned it and we haven't had any issues since then. A referral is the best feedback I can give and I liked Kinetico enough that I pushed four people to it now. One of the things I was trying to tell somebody the other day is how rarely I have to add salt to the machine. The guy told me he uses nine gallons of water per backflush, so my machine uses very little water and salt.
Reviewed May 5, 2021
We had the worst water in the county. It was hard and there were lots of chlorine. It's over-treated because of manufacturing in the facility. My wife told me to get Kinetico. We have three of them installed and the last one was installed in the last house five years ago. Now, our appliances do not build up calcium on them.
Reviewed May 4, 2021
My mom got the Kinetico system at her house and she had been really pleased and really pleased with the service. We got the system the year before COVID and it was in the winter. We had to reschedule a couple of times because it was crazy dumping rain around here, but they were great. They were easy, very professional, and did a great job installing the faucet on our counters. They've also been here once or twice to recharge the system. They call me, "We're going to be in your area. We're going to come by."
We live rural in South Georgia and the water has an enormous amount of sediment and lime in it. Our house is only four years old, but all of our faucets, dishwasher and other things were getting chugged up with the lime deposits. Now that we got a Kinetico system, I don't taste the difference, but after I boil the water, I don't have all the gunk in my coffee pot and in my tea pot.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you are being well cared for.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed May 3, 2021
Our Kinetico system is doing good. Our water's softer. I didn’t realize I first called the last guy who came out here to get the salt put in the thing. I was down to about three units left in the tank. He came out and filled it up. He was friendly and very courteous too. I'm happy with the system. My wife passed away Christmas Eve but she was happy with it till the end.
Reviewed May 2, 2021
Kinetico has been perfect for us. It cleans the water and we no longer have stains in all of our appliances. The water is certainly a lot better. Beforehand, our water was red and it's no longer red. The only issue we had, and I reached out to the guy that installed it, was they changed up their suggested settings. We were getting a little bit of red water. It's like the filter wasn't lasting throughout the day. But once we updated those settings, it worked perfectly fine and hadn’t had any issue since.
Reviewed May 1, 2021
It was a good experience with Kinetico. There was a noticeably cleaner water. There were no dirt particles or anything.
Reviewed April 30, 2021
I stopped by Kinetico's outfit one day and spoke with them. I was pleased with the information and demonstration that they gave me that day. The rep asked if he could come to our home. He came and was very impressive. On the spot, we decided that we would go with the system. I live out in the country and I have a lot of lime. I was getting a lot of sediments in my commodes and sinks. No longer do I have that problem. In our shower there's the build up on the faucets, the showerhead and the door. There's some kind of hard plastic. Before, I scrub it every week. Now it's been taken care of. You take a rag, wipe it down and that's it. We use so much less dishwashing liquid now. We had such a buildup in our washing machine that I had to keep filters on them. Probably every two months, I would have to pull those off and clean them out. After we put Kinetico in, we no longer had that problem. It’s a real job off of me.
We love Kinetico and recommend it to anyone and everyone. The people that come are terrific. Shortly after I had that system put in, we had a storm come through. It blew my tank, my cover and my building. In the process of blowing it off, it busted several pipes. They came in and even the pipes that had nothing to do with their system, they replaced them for me at no charge.
Hi Glenn,
Wow! we are glad to hear the great results you are having with your water. Good water makes life easier!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed April 29, 2021
I'd had Culligan and it was better in some respects than Kinetico. The water was slimier and I like the slimier feel. But my husband hates it. He thinks that Kinetico is so much better. You don't have that slimy, soft water-ish feel. Kinetico is a lot easier than Culligan especially ‘cause it's easier with regards to installation. You don't have to worry about the electricity portion. It's also easier for maintenance and placement. However, we had calcium deposits and I don't think the system has resolved the issue completely. It's made it better but now we have a kind of a residual, yellowish kind of film.
Reviewed April 28, 2021
This is the first time that we've seen somebody come out in a very long time so it was a very pleasant experience. The rep was approachable. I had salt that I had stockpiled because it's been a while since Kinetico had been out. He was very gracious to put in the old salt first then restocked my little pile that I've got going. He came around where we were when he got through and handed me my little invoice. It was very quick but very efficient. He said he would set us up every three months now.
I just put in a little above ground pool. When I took the water sample down for the pool company to work out my chemicals, they said they had never ever tested water that had zero calcium. They were amazed. They tested it four times. That means my water softener is doing what it's supposed to do. It’s awesome. I'm not cleaning my glass doors with a razor blade once a week now. All those little water spots on that glass door are calcium deposit. With the calcium being down, it's wonderful.
Reviewed April 27, 2021
I love Kinetico. It’s a good product and well worth the money. The appliances, the shower and the fixtures are much easier to maintain. The water tastes fine. You can tell the difference in the taste. The maintenance of the system is so easy too. We've had to do nothing. We’re on a rotation with them to deliver the salt.
Reviewed April 26, 2021
I am happy with the Kinetico system and the people who did it. They seemed to be fair and did what they said they were gonna do. I called for service and they told me what they could do to get the problem fixed. We had to get a pump replaced and it kept on pumping up sediment. They put the thing on there and everything worked fine. I have the clear color and no sediment in my water.
Reviewed April 25, 2021
With Kinetico, there is less residue with my dishes and my skin is a lot softer. If others want a water softener, I would highly recommend Kinetico.
Hi Debbie,
We are glad you are enjoying your Kinetico water!
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed April 24, 2021
I got it going into some restaurants that had these water treatments and the reverse osmosis. I’m a big tea drinker and I could tell a difference in the way their tea looked and tasted versus other people that did not have one. Since having Kinetico installed, I noticed I don't have the soap scum build up anymore. It seems like the laundry detergent goes a little bit farther. The water is a little bit softer. The coffee and tea and things that we cook with the water is a lot better. I've been very satisfied. In fact, I told one of my friends about it. He had a water treatment system several years ago and when we had the hurricane come up here, it messed it up. I talked to him about mine and he hired the same guy to come put him in one.
Reviewed April 23, 2021
Look, I think I made the right decision by picking the Kinetico Premier Series but however, I think I am overpaid since the salesman can just make up his own price. I've Googled for the price but nothing showed up on the internet.
Hello Chinese Buffet,
Pricing is determined by the area Kinetico supplier. They set their pricing based on their cost of conducting business in that market. Think of real estate. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in California is going to be priced differently than the same home in Missouri.
Each dealer has established pricing. The salesman does not make it up on the spot. We are certain the management team of your area dealer would be appreciate the opportunity to regain your confidence and respond to your concerns regarding their pricing.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed April 23, 2021
We've had a Kinetico system at our house in South Georgia and this is the second Kinetico system we have. It's taken care of our needs and it’s keeping soft water. My wife is totally satisfied with it.
Reviewed April 22, 2021
I moved into a house and it had yellow water. I had one guy give me a quote and tell me what he thought was wrong with the water. Then I called to get a second opinion and the Kinetico people came and they tested more. They convinced me that they knew more of what they were talking about. I bought products and they came and put the system in. But it didn't do the trick. I had $3,500 into this and I still got yellow water. It took a while to get it right and there were times when I was really frustrated. Kinetico is just gonna assume everything's great, so you have to be your own advocate and you have to tell them if it's not right. We called a few times and the reps were really kind.
The product that I ended up with was probably much more of an expensive endeavor than what I originally paid. But the guy who came out said that I was recommended the wrong shenanigans from the get-go. He put something else on there and he said that this was the way that it should have been done, to begin with. Since then, the water has been clear and it is really soft. Then we had a new well pump put in, later on, so we had to cut it off. Then we had to unhook it and then hook it back up. We had a little bit of discoloration for a little bit with the new pump but that all cleared out.
Reviewed April 22, 2021
My son had Kinetico and he wanted us to have it. We love it. It makes me have a good feeling that I've got a filtration system. I do feel safer using it and it makes our coffee taste better. It's also easy to use and you only have to get it serviced every once in a while. The Jacksonville people and the Thomasville people were all great and the whole system is perfect. Our neighbor in Jacksonville bought one because we had one.
Reviewed April 16, 2021
So far, everything's been good with the system that I've had for a few years. We lose a lot of power in my area and in the past, I had a water softener that relied on electricity. The fact that I don't need electricity to have my water softened is the main reason I would suggest Kinetico.
Hi Ralph,
Yes, that certainly is a benefit to Kinetico. No timers to reset!
Thanks!Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed April 9, 2021
Our water was bad when we moved in. We ended up getting the Kinetico so we can put in the separate drinking faucet and that’s what we use every day now. It's easy to install with the directions it came with. Our water is definitely softer now. It’s definitely not like the sulfury taste our water had for a while. So that’s a plus.
Reviewed April 8, 2021
Our Kinetico is only hooked up during the summer for our outdoor water system or irrigation system. It's well water and our well was breaking down. We were getting magnesium coming up through the system and it was staining the house black. So we needed to filter it and the system seems to be doing it. However, there's a lot of filter changes that need to be done, which if we knew at the time, I'm not sure we would have done it. We might have just closed down the whole well. The filters are expensive and need to be cleaned. When the system is running during the summer, it needs to be changed. If we run it five days a week, it needs to be changed at least twice. But it's a good product. We used to have a Kinetico in our regular house system for a lot of years.
Hi Jane,
Yes, unfortunately, some water supplies are higher maintenance than others. Thanks for choosing Kinetico to help with your water treatment needs.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed April 7, 2021
Often we still get the hard water upstairs. The person who installed it came multiple times and tested it, but then again, it still comes up with hard water. I could tell from my plumbing systems all getting white. I paid a lot of money but the system doesn't look like it is working as expected.
Reviewed April 6, 2021
I was looking to replace some filters from Kinetico. Kinetico said they didn't have them and they couldn't help me at all. I had to order them from another source. I hired a private water company to install them. I received no help from Kinetico at all. I’ll never use Kinetico again.
Hi Christine,
Kinetico has experienced a slow down in manufacturing due to the global supply chain issues. We'd like to understand your situation better and help to resolve it. If you will, please contact us at 800.944.9283 or customersupport@kinetico.com.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed April 5, 2021
They're responsive and good. We've always been able to get ahold of them when we need something, and they take care of it. My only hesitation is that I spend more on water than other people do. But my machine is doing a better job. We have a terrible iron problem in West Milford and it made a huge difference.
Reviewed April 4, 2021
My house had a previously installed system by Kinetico. When I had the system replaced, I had them do it. The one I got is adequate for our water filtration needs.
Reviewed April 3, 2021
The Kinetico system is great, but it needs to be serviced and I've been trying to call now for about a year. I've been trying to get in touch with the people that installed it and nobody will call me back.
Reviewed April 2, 2021
Kinetico delivered and everything worked the way it was supposed to. We don't get hard water stains anymore and our water is not as harsh on the skin. I recommend this system.
Reviewed April 1, 2021
The reps were very polite and they didn't try to sell me something I didn't want. They installed my system perfectly. Everything was very neat and clean. My water doesn't smell like rotten eggs anymore and maintenance of my system is a breeze. I'm actually looking into it for my other house in Florida. That's how good it is. I recommend this to everybody.
Reviewed March 31, 2021
I was impressed with Kinetico. My neighbor did recommend me to them and I had a very good experience myself. However, it's very hard to find the filters. I can't even find out which filters online. I gotta go to my Kinetico dealer but what happens if they close up the shop? There's a filter that goes over towards the sink itself and I gotta get that replaced. I haven't tried to open it up and see if I could see the filter in there and see if I can go down there, get it from them and take it home, or whether I should call them and have it checked out.
Reviewed March 30, 2021
Kinetico never followed through with coming back to check on the system. They were supposed to come back and deliver salt but I never saw them after they left. So, I just got my own salt and did things myself. Other than that, the system has been working very well and I'm happy with it. The tank was a little bit smaller than the system I had, so it did save room.
Reviewed March 29, 2021
My experience with my Kinetico water softening system has been great. The water is softer and I've definitely noticed that from my showers.
Reviewed March 28, 2021
Now that the Kinetico system is installed, the water’s great. The product is awesome. As far as maintenance, it's easy to swap out the filter.
Reviewed March 27, 2021
Our Kinetico system could be better. I had to replace the single filter that's on there two months after it was first installed. I've had to replace it once a month since then. Then, I had to go and call a company from Ohio in order to send me the filters that fit that water softening system. There’s nobody around my area who even makes the paper filter on. The salting system stopped working about six months after I bought it. So, I had to clean it completely out. Come to find out, the entire hose was completely clogged. I had to buy a different salting system for the salt portion that holds the water softening salts. When I reached out to the gentleman who installed it, they never called me back.
Initially, I called three different places in the area that I was living and all three of the places that I called were either all booked up or they didn't suggest a water softening system for me that was affordable. When I called up Kinetico, the rep sounded like he was pretty good. He had a decent reputation. He showed up with his son who was also his employee. I wasn't able to stand around his son at any point in time because hygiene was not a big thing for him. Somebody installing a water system perhaps should have decent hygiene. I stayed away while they installed the whole system. In hindsight, I wish they had just dropped everything off to me, and I would have installed it myself and it would have been fine.
Reviewed March 26, 2021
We bought this house, and there was lead in the water. We do have a water softener from Kinetico, and we have a RO system. We had a service company put it in, and they were amazing. We now have no lead in our water.
Reviewed March 25, 2021
I like the less salt usage with Kinetico. The water is softer now that I have the system installed. It's low maintenance as well, and it's pretty efficient on salt.
Reviewed March 24, 2021
I was looking for water softeners a few years ago and got put together with Roger. Roger and his son came in to put the Kinetico system in and it went smoothly. Then ongoing, I'd get the free filters from Roger. That's all I do, so the system pretty much operates on its own. Now, I notice that the water is softer. I certainly still have some minerals that I deal with, but that's just from the salt in it. Other than that, it's good drinking water and good bathing and washing water.
Reviewed March 23, 2021
The Kinetico system is great. But you can always tell when the water is not right. The first time we had an issue with our Kinetico system, the customer service guy from the business where we got the system came out but he didn't have a clue. He said that the clock might be off as far as for the system to run and that it might be the time to change the battery. My husband was mad because it didn't make sense that the rep didn't have a battery with him if the system needed a battery and he was coming out for it. Also, we constantly take our water to get tested. We had an issue again recently and they were supposed to come out and do something to it. But they haven't come out yet.
Reviewed March 22, 2021
We live in New Jersey, right on the Hudson River. The water calcifies and leaves stuff and residue. But with the Kinetico in there, it doesn't cause any of that to happen and there's no noticeable taste in the water. We had a maintenance issue where the person who installed it did not let me know that I should be changing the filter on an annual basis. It's a pre-filter, which is also Kinetico before the softener. That caused an issue in terms of it being clogged and affecting water pressure but we got that rectified. Now we're on a schedule.
Reviewed March 21, 2021
I bought Water Softener S250 through Costco after seeing very high reviews for Kinetico. This product rarely worked. I believe first month it worked great after that it never worked. Believe their automated water regeneration never worked for me. I did complain few times and technician came few times to tell me your water softener is working great but what he did was simply do manual regeneration so worked good for few days and back to zero. Tried calling few more times and then was told that I had to pay for technician to be on site.
The system finally stopped working and for almost 2 years I didn't have soft water. How do I know it didn't work? Well the salt in my salt tank never went down for 2 years. Then past Christmas I took it to myself to get it to work. Ran lots of manual regeneration cycles and almost completed by Salt tank which was filled up completely in 2 months. After those 2 months I can feel soft water in my shower (usually I find out based on how soap, skin interact in shower). Long story short automated water regeneration never worked for me, believe the system sold to me was lower capacity and well anything you want to do is a costly effort with system. Thinking of replacing the system.
Reviewed March 21, 2021
The water is good with our Kinetico water system. I don't have iron in it anymore. I just put salt in the system and there's no problem at all.
Reviewed March 20, 2021
I got 36 years out of my original Kinetico system. I bought it from Aqua Soft and they treated me good. They told me they could rebuild it for the price of a new one. But rebuild is rebuild and new is new, so I just went and got a new one. I firmly believe in that system.
Reviewed March 19, 2021
Our water tastes good with the Kinetico water systems. But I have noticed that when I drink it, especially if it's at night, it makes me more thirsty. I don't know if there's salt in it or we have to get it rebalanced through the reverse osmosis. Also, the filters for the RO system seem difficult to get. They should make those filters more readily available for replacements.
Reviewed March 16, 2021
We needed a replacement for our softener after the storm. We called Kinetico and they came out to give us a quote and the installation was schedule for 02/22/21. On that day, nobody showed up. I called later that day and I spoke to Chad. He said they didn’t have the part and he wasn’t apologetic about it. They said I should call back in two weeks to see if the parts have arrived. I recommended this company to a friend and it got installed in 2 days. I called back in 2 weeks and I was scheduled for 03/13/21. On that day, I got a call that this would be a new installation not a repair and they rescheduled again for the 03/16/21. On the 16th, the tech Jeffery showed up and he said he could not repair the water softer and above all did not have the part. So why did he come???? Now he is saying I got a wrong quote from Chad. I’ve been trying to reach Chad but he has not been picking my calls. Can someone please contact me to fix my water softener.
Hello Oluwabusola,
Thank you for reaching out for assistance. We are sorry you were one of victims of the unprecedented storm that fell upon the state of Texas. Kinetico Incorporated will connect with your area dealer to mediate a resolution.
Further communications will take place through the email address you provided. You may contact Kinetico Customer Support directly at 800.944.9283 or customersupport@kinetico.com. An email will be sent to you shortly confirming this conversation. Please check your junk folder if you don't see it.
Kinetico Customer Support
Reviewed March 12, 2021
I have a CC208S missing inlet/outlet adapters, called and emailed to get replacement parts 5335D or the complete kit 1483A. A couple weeks after my initial call I finally got in contact with a installer Mike ** at Kinetico az who told me that the part is old and they are not made anymore, and that they will not have any and to try my luck on eBay. There is no place on the web where I can order them. This water softener was a waste of time and money and completely useless without the adapters.
Hello Ian,
Thanks for reaching out. We'll touch base with your area dealer to see about getting assistance to you.
The in/out adapters are used to install the softener. Has it not been installed since 2018? These adapters are not a part of the softener, so the unit was not missing parts. They are not sold as part of the softener because every installation is different and will not use the same adapters. They may be a different size, material, threaded or glue in.
All adapters are still available as none of the many softeners we offer could be installed without. We'll touch base with the area dealer regarding this matter to help get your softener installed. We'll communicate with your further using the email address you provided.
Thanks for giving us this opportunity to regain your confidence. Kinetico Customer Support can be reached directly at 800.944.9283 or customersupport@kinetico.com
Kinetico Team
Reviewed March 12, 2021
We had a friend who had Kinetico and said that it was a good system. We noticed the soft water and the purity of the water.
Reviewed March 9, 2021
We had iron in the water. We got a water softener from Kinetico. It may use less salt but I'm on well water, and it don't use electric like the other one did. It goes with the number of gallons we use.
Reviewed March 8, 2021
K5 drinking station & softeners659 OD XP & Kitvert.BP + filter 14021A. Installed 12/28/2020 these three item corresponding to above serial numbers were expertly installed and explained by salesman quite clearly. Very satisfied with product and the presentation Also help from their vacuum department. I would recommend this water system to a friend.
Thank you, Christian!
Reviewed March 8, 2021
One of our plumbers suggested getting in touch with Kinetico. We weren't happy with the water quality. We wanted to improve it. The plumber said this would be the best thing to do. We took his advice, and we've been happy with it. We put a second one in. We have another house on the property here. We put that in as well, so my sister-in-law can enjoy that. On the second installation, they were supposed to come back and check it out again after a month. I don't think that happened. I've changed the filter myself. It's not a difficult thing to do. I've also done the backwashing of the system. The system's in pretty good shape.
Reviewed March 7, 2021
Kinetico was a referral from a friend of ours. We had visited their home and the taste of their tap water was so much better than ours. So, we started talking to them about their system. They showed it to us. After the rep came out, we realized that that's the right one for our family. We've been really happy with it. We noticed the difference bathing within the the next day, even, after the tank had filled. When we requested our salt to be delivered, at first, we did have an issue when we were told that the salesperson gave us incorrect information that we were out of the delivery area. But they've been great about accommodating us and not making us come and get it, going above and beyond to make sure we get what we need.
Hi Jodi,
Thanks for sharing this good news. We wish you many years of great water!
Kinetico Customer Support800.944.9283
customersupport@kinetico.com
Reviewed March 6, 2021
We were noticing stains in our appliances. We stopped in at Kinetico's showroom in Parkersburg. We'd already had a water sample done so we knew what the concentration of iron and manganese was in our water. They admitted that their test didn't even go down that low. We purchased the water softener. The installation was good. They put things in that we hadn't paid for. I already had a whole house filter that was 5 microns, and the installer was wanting to take it out and put in a 20-micron filter. I said, “Well, why would you do that?”
Anyway, they put their filter housing in at no cost to us. And instead of buying filters off of them, I go to Lowe's, and I get the 5-micron filters and stick them in there. He said, “Well, you'll probably have to change them more often, okay? But it's keeping more stuff out of your resin tank.” Since having the system from Kinetico, it's harder to get soap off in the shower. You use less soap. We don't see the stains and stuff in toilets pilots and things like that that we did before. As far as the taste of the water, I notice it more when we go to the neighbors and drink their water. I realize how good we have it at home.
Reviewed March 5, 2021
We got the Kinetico Premier Series. We were recommended by our plumber. We wanted a new water softener unit in the house. We took advantage of the free water test with Kinetico. It was important to us. We would not have signed the contract if we didn't know about the water test. Now, the water is softer. When you wash your clothes, they’re not so rough. When we did get the water softener put in and we’re putting the salt in, we had a little bit of problem with salty water at first but that eased off. When we had a problem or a question, Kinetico has been extremely good about getting back with us. We would recommend Kinetico. We've been very happy with it.
Reviewed March 4, 2021
My son-in-law told me about Kinetico. Before, we had a lot of rust in the water. Now, the water is absolutely perfect. I'd buy the system for others if I could.
Reviewed March 3, 2021
The water has been 100% better since installing the water softener. Kinetico is a good company.
Thanks Norman!
How do we get that last star? ;-)
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed March 2, 2021
It was good with the installment team and everything was fine with Kinetico's service.
Reviewed March 1, 2021
We needed a water softener and everyone that we'd asked said they went through Starkey. We gave them a call and the customer service was wonderful. We got the Kinetico system and to this day, they deliver our salt to us every two months and they call us the day before to remind us. They make sure we have as many bags as we need. It's nice because it's actually people and they remember to contact us, and they always come out and put this all in for us. So it's been awesome.
My daughter was having really bad eczema and the back of her legs were completely raw. Once we got the water softener, those spots cleared up on her. She hasn't had any problems with it since. We had her on prescription cream and everything before we had the water softener. But now, we don't. We've had a great experience. We've had the system a couple of years and it's been great. One major benefit is that our appliances aren't getting hit as hard with that hard water.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2021
I called Kinetico and they came here and did the job for me. They did a good job. The water softener made the water much better. They've tested it, and it's really good water.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2021
When the came out, we went through the different systems that they offered and we made the decision to go with the water softener that only uses the salt as you use the water. Since having it installed, there's no more hard water spots on our dishes. They look clean. There's no hard water in the tubs and in the showers. So that's really good.
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for pointing out that Kinetico provides the customer options and the ability to make their own choice. Kinetico definitely has something for every one!
But most importantly, we are glad to know you are happy with your water!
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2021
I needed a water softener and Kinetico is who the main service company in my area is providing. It's a good machine and I'm happy with it.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2021
I had another national recognized water softener company provide a premier water softener system to my home just over a year ago. The system was supposed to be the top of the line. The system performed poorly and had to be serviced multiple times during the year. I moved over to a premium Kinetico Water System for my residential water softener and what a difference. Soft water immediately, no problems, and best of all I now know my system is working. Thank you Kinetico.
You're welcome, Thomas!
And thank YOU!!
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2021
Kinetico came in and did a test on my water. I questioned everything because they brought their bottled water and it was dirt. They said it was dirt in our water. I told them to test one of my water bottles in my storage. They did everything in the house and I was satisfied. They put the system in my house and I'm coming up my year marker shortly. Kinetico is probably one of the best investments I've ever made.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2021
I've known about Starkey Soft Water for years and years and when I moved into my new home, I had to put it in. A lot of people here have Kinetico soft water. The installation only took a couple hours. They did a fine job.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2021
I was looking on the internet for water treatment systems and Kinetico came up. I called and talked to them. I took a water sample in, liked what they said and tried the system. It's been really good. I like it a lot. Kinetico has been really good to deal with. I took another water sample in for another house we’ve got I was gonna put a system on and they were right on top of it. They’re very helpful. They have good equipment and good service.
Hi Doyle,
Thanks for your vote of confidence! We are so happy to be of service to you.
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2021
The old system had worn out and was leaking. We had had it for many years and it had done a good job. This one has picked up and did as good a job. The advantage is I don't have to charge this one up every month like I used to the other one. Kinetico comes out once every six months and charge it for me. They've been excellent and right out here. They've taken care of us.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2021
I had a RainSoft and didn’t like it all. It was constantly breaking. When I found Kinetico, it was not electrical. It was just water-driven so that was what impressed me with it. It’s a quality product and there’s not much on them to break down. There are no electronic parts on it so it should last many years without any problem. The whole time I lived here that I’ve had it, I couldn’t have been more happier. As soon as I could afford another one, I want to get one here in the current house that I live in.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2021
We have very soft water now, we never know when it is on and it does not take much salt, They were always on time for appointments, very informative, no long waits and did an excellent job with installation. We appreciated seeing the video about how to change the pre filter.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2021
Everything's been lovely with Kinetico. The water doesn't smell as bad. We went with the drinking water installation also and that made it all perfect.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2021
We've had the Kinetico water softener for about a year and a half. We have really hard water here, and we have arsenic and a whole bunch of other things. Kinetico was the product that the plumber recommended. They've been great. They came out and serviced what needed servicing and helped out whenever I had any questions. The system is easy to operate.
Hi Lynne,
We are glad to see you are enjoying your water again! Great news!
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021
The people we bought our Kinetico system from, Brady's, were very knowledgeable. Also, our water quality is excellent. Everything is good and we're very happy with the system.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021
The competitor's stuff is garbage. I've worked on water systems my whole life, on high-pressure pumps. And these things, with timers and everything else, they're ridiculous because they cycle for no reason. This Kinetico is based on gallons, which is a much better system. You lose hundreds of gallons of water with the other systems for nothing. I have a saltwater system, the one with the two separate tanks and then a big drum. I also have a K5 hooked into that too. The water here is contaminated from Dupont, and the town is worried about the C8 content. They filed it at court. They claim they test it out. I said, "Yeah, like I really believe you idiots." So, I put that in it. I got five filters in. I got the ones that take out all the toxins, and I got the pre and post- calcium filter. I got a neighbor that comes out and then grabs our water off. He said, "Daddy hates his water."
The only thing I don't like is the little plastic clear indicator on top of where the shaft comes up in it is vague. You can't tell where the things are. For a little more money, if they can put up an electronic gallon on there, I would like it a lot better. Because there's a certain point that you don't know if you got 100 or 10 gallons left. Make it an option to put a little electronic thing in there that counts gallons. Other than that, I'm very happy with the system. I recommend to people to put Kinetico in. I said, "If you do want a good system, you have to deal with the headaches."
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2021
We purchased an R.O. machine from Kinetico. Our testing that is required by the EPA is significantly improved.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2021
We had Cartwright Plumbing in Cheyenne and I told their guy that I had a lot of problems over the years with water softeners. They recommended Kinetico and we have been completely satisfied. It keeps our water soft and it's very low-maintenance. We're a food and beverage operation and we have three systems now that handle a ton of volume. But lately, when we pour a glass of water out of the sink, we get this kind of funny-tasting water, almost like there's some cloudiness and maybe some salt in it. It happens once or twice a week. Other than that, we run a lot of water through these units and they have not let us down. We've tried all the major brands and there’s no other comparable system.
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the great review. The periodic cloudy water could be air in the lines or perhaps a shot of salt is backing up through the system during regeneration. Please connect with your installer as a follow up to have it investigated.
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2021
Kinetico's customer service team has been wonderful.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2021
We purchased Kinetico through the same people that we originally got our first system from. Kinetico was highly recommended by them when we decided to go that route. The system is very nice and it's very easy to maintain. We just call them and they come and change the filter and bring the salt that we need. You couldn’t ask for better people to maintain the unit. We've lived in this house for 50 some years and we've had a water system for the same years. We've had soft water for a multitude of years.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2021
Everything went smooth when I set up an appointment. It's real bad water up there and since I bought from Kinetico, at least I don't have the odor and the stains and stuff.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2021
We lived in a different house, and in 12 years, we had four water heaters because of minerals in the water. So when we built this house, getting a water system was part of the plan. We had finally put a softener where we were, and we've had one since we've been in this house, and it's been from the same supplier. Kinetico has done a great job. We've had to replace it because it turned out that the builder put too small of a system on the house. I don't know how long they're supposed to last but after about 12 years, we had to replace it. When the guy came out, he said, “Oh, this should have been larger.” We've been really pleased with the new one.
Hi Karen,
Here's to many years of great water! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Kinetico Customer Support Team
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021
I recently replaced my old Kinetico water softening system with a Kinetico Premier S350 XP water softening system. Kevin checked out the old system, tested the water and determined the old system was no longer adequate. It had been in service since 1999. He replaced it the next day and it works great. The folks at Great Water Company in Ruidoso have always done an excellent job for me and this was no exception.
Thanks for the feedback Charles and thanks for continuing to trust Kinetico with your water treatment needs.
Kinetico Customer Supportcustomersupport@kinetico.com
800.944.9283
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2021
Our Kinetico product little expensive for what it does but it works great. Our water tastes like water without anything in it. The first time I changed the filters, I had to have someone help me. Kinetico helped. The quality of their product is as good as I expected.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021
Costco contracted with Kinetico for a special deal. The reps were very knowledgeable, and were interested in making sure that the product that they offered was designed to actually meet our needs. And then, the installers went right to it and were there for not an extensive wait. They had to remove a little platform that the older water softener was sitting on, which wasn't easy to do. But they just did it and took care of it. My water has been softened again, where it wasn't before. I have zero mineral buildup on any of my faucets. So, it has been great
I had a filter that I thought we were having an issue where we were losing pressure. But it turned out to be something else. I took the filter to Kinetico and they said, "There's nothing wrong with this filter. And you should have gotten some extra ones. Did they give you extra?" "No." "Oh, here, take these." Because I was going to buy an extra filter and he said, "No. Just here, take them." They gave us the replacement filters, and told me what to do to clean them.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2021
My neighbor has a similar Kinetico system from TLC, who did the installation. I put a lot of stock in his word and I went down to visit them and it seemed like it's a good fit. We had a more of a cheapie water softener from Sears, and I wanted something a little bit better and a little bit more reliable and professional. I didn't need to buy the Kinetico that day but I did buy it that day. Now, the water quality seems to be excellent. I'm going through salt a little quicker than I was before. So I know something's happening. It makes a lot of noise. It seems like it’s on about half the time, but TLC tells me that's normal.
As far as installation, TLC did a good job, except they kind of rushed it. I wanted to put it in a different location. They put it in another and I had to pay another $700 for them to come back out and move it. I thought that was a bit of a rip-off. I didn't really want it where they wanted to put it. I guess I could have said, "Don't put it in." But I did. I thought that they were moving for free. Other than that, I don't have any complaints at all about Kinetico. I'm a happy camper.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021
I have a K5 reverse osmosis and a softener. We have very hard water. It's evident very quickly. It's all over the faucet, all over the sink and it's pretty hard to manage. I got the system from Kinetico. The company has been very good. Sometimes, I have trouble getting people to come to appointments out here. It's a little bit of a rural area, and they're pretty responsive. If you have a question or an issue, they'll be here. Since having the water softener, we no longer have all of the white hard water stains accumulating all over our sink and faucet, and that's pretty awesome.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2021
When I moved into my house, a Kinetico unit was already installed. We’ve had it for quite some time now and it's really effective. We recently redid our water softener and got the 5 under sink osmosis unit. The experience was pretty straightforward. I called the main office and told them which department I was interested in. I got directed to a supervisor and we sorted out what was convenient.
I’m between 30 and 35 miles outside of the main city so it takes a little bit to get folks out here. But it’s typically pretty easy to get the visit scheduled. I really enjoyed the water test. It was informational and eye-opening. The rep emphasized the fact that we needed some assistance based on the hardness of our water. We've seen a lot of Kinetico reps and they've always been consistently knowledgeable and courteous. Kinetico is good and I'm a satisfied customer. With Kinetico, you don’t need to look any further.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2021
I'm a fully-satisfied Kinetico customer. I got the one with two tanks. It's got the brine tank and the two other tanks. The quality is wonderful. Also, the guy who came to install was great.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021
I'm a builder in an area outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, where our water is hard. I’ve been out here almost 40 years and we’ve tried several different systems to see what would work and couldn't get anything that would hold up in it. I have a Kinetico system in my office building that's been there over 30 years now and so, it has held up. I build probably two to five homes a year, and we put them in almost every one of our homes and recommend them to our customers. Everything's been going good as far as the people who put them in. A bigger company bought them out so it’s a little harder because they’re bigger but they do a good job with everything. I have not had any complaints about it except the prices going up.
We use the purifiers underneath our sinks and the softeners with the reverse osmosis. We can make coffee, and we can use it for cooking and tea. It’s quality to be able to use in the kitchen, in the showers and doing laundry. You can tell instantly if your salt runs out or you have anything off as far as setting up and keeping your faucets clean. It works well.
Hi Robbie,
Wow! Thanks for showing that we have earned the right to be recommended by you!
Kinetico Customer Support Team
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