Monterey Water Softeners, Designed for the the Way You Use Water

Hard Water in Your Monterey & Salinas Home

Tap water in Monterey & Salinas comes primarily from local aquifers from the surrounding water sources.  Being a surface water source, it can pick up minerals such as calcium and magnesium at the source, on the journey to the treatment plant, and on the journey to your house that can cause a higher level of hardness in your water. Whatever your water symptoms may be and wherever -- Monterey, Salinas, Carmel-by-the-Sea, or Pacific Grove -- a whole home water filter from Culligan can help you rest easy knowing your home’s water is safe and soft.

"Constantly showering with hard water dried out my skin and led to one bad hair day after another. The Culligan Man installed a high efficiency water softener that has since made my skin healthier and hair more vibrant. I will never live without a water softener again, thanks Culligan!" - Jennifer, West Hollywood

"I just had the soft water/drinking water system installed at our new home in Santa Clarita and I am COMPLETELY satisfied with the service. David Silver put my mind at ease. I give them a 10!" - Maria, Canyon County

Water Softener Benefits

• Reduce utility bills and extend the life of major appliances, since soft water is more energy efficient for everything from the dishwasher to the coffee maker
• Enjoy shinier, healthier hair, plus softer skin and nails.
• Keep clothing looking like new and lasting longer, with mineral-free water that’s easier on fabrics.
• Improve the taste of water, coffee, tea, and cooking and baking by removing dissolved minerals.
• Use, and spend, less on personal care and cleaning products that go farther — and feel better — with softer water. 

Monterey Water Softener

Monterey has trusted Culligan of Monterey with their water softening needs for over 80 years. It’s a reflection of our dedication to water softening and the technology and expertise that drives it. After all, it’s not just a water softener, it’s the extensive background in local water and the focus on customer service that sets us apart.

• Culligan water softeners always include professional installation, routine maintenance for maximum efficiency, and helpful, informed local dealers to help you learn more about your water to find the right solution for your home.
• Culligan holds more patents for water softening technology than any other water company, one of them for the Culligan High Efficiency Water Softener — the most efficient water softener on the market today.

Water Softener Product Overview

Hard water can reduce the quality of water in your home and may also be driving up your water bills, cleaning costs and more. The signs of hard water are not always obvious, but can have detrimental effects on your home. Hard water can cause corrosive build of scale from mineral deposits in your pipes. Over time, your pipes can clog, water flow can diminish and water pressure will be reduced. Your local Culligan water expert offers a range of water softener products that fits your needs, wallet and for every size of household.

Savings

The Culligan® High-Efficiency Water Softener is the most efficient water softener in the market. You save more on water, salt, and electricity with patented smart technology that makes our high-efficiency water softeners up to 46% more efficient* than other softeners. Not only will you be saving your wallet by reducing water and electricity costs, but you will also be decreasing your home’s environmental footprint.

Intelligence

It is about more than energy efficiency - it's about intelligence. While using up to 50% less salt, the HE lets you know how many days remain until you need to refill it with salt. Our Aqua-Sensor® technology automatically detects changes in your water conditions and makes softening adjustments accordingly. You can even install an optional modem that will tell your Indio dealer directly if salt or service is needed.

Ease

Reduce trips to the basement as the Culligan® HE's remote display alerts you to any problems and gives you control over various functions, like activating the electronic bypass valve. And the Dial-a-Softness® control ensures that your water is always just the way you like it, never too soft or too hard.

*46% less than a time clock regeneration softener

Water Softener Product Specifications 

Culligan’s proportional brining allows your softener to regenerate only that part of the resin bed that has been exhausted, reducing its salt usage.

• Automatic bypass valve provides the convenience of bypassing the water softener from the softener itself or the remote display.
• Patented Culligan Aqua-Sensor® technology automatically adjusts to changes in water conditions so the softener only regenerates when needed, saving you salt, water, and money.
• Our smart brine tank automatically monitors salt levels and tells you how many days of salt are remaining.
• Exclusive Culligan Soft-Minder® meter monitors daily water use and provides advanced system diagnostics.
• The easy-to-read backlit display with digital clock lets you know your softener is working and alerts you to any system malfunctions.
• Culligan’s Dial-a-Softness® Valve allows you to customize the “feel” of your water, so it never feels too soft or too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions about Culligan Water Softeners

1. Will my water teste salty?

No.  A properly functioning water softener will never make your water taste salty.  The small amount of sodium added to the water will never create a salty taste.

2. How do I know if I have hard water?

Hard water usually manifests itself in several ways.  It leaves white residue behind wherever water evaporates. When hardness reacts with soaps and detergents, it leaves a sticky soap scum behind, and in hot water heating systems it leaves behind a hard scale.

3. How does a water softener work?

A water softener works through a process known as “ion exchange,” which means that as it removes calcium and magnesium (elements that make water “hard”), it replaces those ions on a one for one basis, usually with sodium.  This means that the amount of sodium added to the water is directly proportional to how hard your water is.  In most instances the amount being added is so small that it is not a significant contributor to the amount of sodium in your diet.

4. Will a water softener reverse the damage that has already been done to my appliances?

Yes, if your hard water has been building up scale in your appliances, once you install a softener it will begin to remove that built-up scale.  It will take a long time to remove it, but it will remove it.

5. Will the softener remove all impurities from my water?

Unfortunately, no.  A water softener is designed to remove hardness (calcium and magnesium) from water.  They can sometimes remove a limited amount of iron and manganese if you happen to have these problems as well.  But if you are looking for great water for drinking and cooking, you should probably consider a reverse osmosis system for that purpose.

6. Are there chemicals used or put into the water to soften the water?

Other than salt or potassium chloride, there are no other chemicals that a water softener uses.  On the contrary, using a water softener reduces the amount of cleaning supplies and detergents that you need to put down the drain trying to keep your home and family clean. Using a water softener is very environmentally friendly.

7. How long after installation will I have soft water?

Once a softener is installed, it will begin to soften your water immediately, However, if you have a tank-type hot water heater, it may take a few days to use up that hard water, until you feel the full effects of soft water.

8. How often do I need to add salt?

Most good softeners today, recharge based on how many gallons of water you use, and how hard your water is to start with.  However, most of our customers today are adding salt once or twice a year, on average.

Culligan Water Softeners Vs. Off-the-Shelf Water Softeners 

Today, you have almost too many choices about where to make big purchases, and water softeners are no different. You could have one delivered from Amazon in 2 days, pick one out at the local Home Depot, or contact a plumber to have him or her recommend one for you. In all of these cases, however, you’ll be relatively alone in the process, and you may not even end up with the right water softener for your particular home, and your specific water softening needs.

Additionally, you’ll be on the hook for all of the maintenance required with a water softener, things like:

• Checking salt levels
• Brine discharge
• Water quality and flow checks
• System sanitization
• Timer and sensor checks
• Programming
• Routine performance tune ups

We think people have enough to worry about without adding, ‘did I remember to order more salt for the water softener?’ to the list.

And suppose something goes wrong with the installation and it only comes up 2 months down the line? That’s on you, too. Water softeners are a service as much as a product — the impact the right water softener can have on your home and your water is much bigger than just the softener itself, especially when done correctly.

We Know Water Softener Repair (Maybe a Little Too Much)

Maybe the issue is that you already have a water softener, and you have no clue what to do with that thing in the basement, or why it’s making that noise.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a Culligan brand water softener, or a competitor’s, we’ll repair and service it for you, no questions asked.

We know our way around just about any make or model water softener you could come up with.  And if we don’t have the parts or know-how to fix the problem right there - we’ll special order parts or call our water softening experts to get the answer.

Water Softener Installation and Maintenance

We’ve also seen just about all the plumbing quirks and configurations you could throw at us, too. Just as every home is different, every water softener instal is a bit unique, too.

We’re experienced at installing our own products — and even 3rd party products — with as little modification to existing plumbing as possible. No matter where you need it to fit, or how it needs to adapt to your environment, we’ll come up with an effective, efficient plan to get your softener working.

Not only that, we’ll set up maintenance plans and reminders for you - so you never have to worry about your salt levels, tune ups, or water quality. We’ll arrive on your schedule when it’s time for servicing and take care of everything, so you can spend your time worrying about more important things than your water softener.

Have more questions about water softener installation or repair? Fill out our online form to find your local dealer to get started — we’ll take it from there.