About this video

• Video Title: Morton Water Softener Review ⚠️ Watch BEFORE You Buy!
• Channel: Quality Water Treatment
• Speakers: Grade the Water Guy
• Duration: 00:25:30

Overview

This video reviews the Morton water softener, presented by "Grade the Water Guy," who has over 33 years of experience in the water treatment industry. The video aims to guide viewers in choosing a water softener that offers good value, considering upfront costs, operating expenses, and system longevity. It critically examines the Morton water softener's features, sizing recommendations, and warranty, comparing it to other options and offering advice on proper sizing and water testing.

Key takeaways

• Proper Sizing is Crucial: The video emphasizes that correctly sizing a water softener based on water hardness and household usage is essential to avoid excessive operating costs, wear and tear on the system, and waste of salt and water.
• Morton Water Softener Limitations: The reviewer points out that Morton's sizing recommendations might be too general ("one-size-fits-all") and that their claim of removing high levels of iron (12 ppm) is not typical for water softeners, which are primarily designed for hardness minerals.
• Warranty Analysis: The Morton water softener has a one-year warranty on parts and labor, a three-year warranty on the electronic control board, and a ten-year warranty on the salt tank. The reviewer contrasts this with other systems that may offer longer warranties.
• High-Efficiency vs. Standard Systems: The video distinguishes between standard down-flow water softeners and high-efficiency up-flow systems. High-efficiency systems, like the Fleck models discussed, save significant amounts of salt and water during regeneration, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
• Water Quality Considerations: Beyond hardness, the reviewer touches on other water quality issues like iron and chlorine, recommending specific filters (like KDF 55 or catalytic carbon) to address these, especially in municipally treated water.

The reviewer's conclusion about the Morton softener is that it is a standard down-flow system with a limited warranty (one year on parts and labor). He highlights that its sizing recommendations may be too general and questions its advertised ability to remove high levels of iron. He contrasts it with more efficient up-flow systems that offer better savings on salt and water. While he doesn't explicitly say "do not buy it," his detailed critique and comparison suggest that he does not recommend it over other, more advanced options available.