Residential
Water Softeners
Put a Premium on Your Water!
Experience the difference of soft water throughout your home. Our residential water softeners reduce scale buildup, protect your plumbing and appliances, and provide cleaner, smoother water for cleaning, showering & daily living.
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No two homes have the same water. At Hills & Valley Water Systems, every system is selected base on your home’s water quality, usage, and household size to ensure you get the most effective softening solution possible.
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We install trusted, professional grade water softening systems designed for long term performance and efficiency. Our systems are built to handle Central Florida’s hard water while delivering dependable results for years to come.
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With years of experience serving Central Florida homeowners, our team understands the region’s unique water challenges. We ensure every installation is done properly so your system runs efficiently from day one.
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Our relationship doesn’t end after installation. We provide continued support, maintenance guidance, and service so your water softener keeps performing at it’s best long term.
Benefits of installing a water softener;
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Hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium can build up inside pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. A water softener helps prevent scale buildup, which can improve efficiency and extend the lifespan of your appliances.
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Softened water is gentler on skin and hair. Many homeowners notice less dryness, reduced irritation, and softer hair after installing a water softener.
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Hard water often leaves behind spots or film on dishes, glassware, and faucets. Soft water helps prevent mineral residue, leaving dishes clearer and fixtures easier to clean.
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Soft water allows soaps, shampoos, and detergents to lather more easily. This can reduce how much product you need for cleaning, laundry and bathing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Central Florida is known for having hard water, which contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Hard water can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances, leave spots on dishes, make soap less effective, and dry out skin and hair. A water softener removes these minerals, helping protect your plumbing, improve water quality, and extend the life of your appliances.
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A water softener works through a process called ion exchange. As water passes through the system, hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium are removed and replaced with sodium or potassium ions. The result is softer water that is gentler on your plumbing, appliances, laundry, and skin.
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Common signs of hard water include white scale buildup on faucets and showerheads, soap that doesn’t lather well, cloudy or spotted dishes, stiff laundry, and dry skin or hair after showering. Many homeowners in Central Florida notice these issues before installing a water softener.
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Most residential water softeners require minimal maintenance. Homeowners typically just need to refill the salt in the brine tank every few weeks depending on water usage. An annual system check is also recommended to ensure the unit is running efficiently.
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A water softener improves water quality by removing hardness minerals, but it is not designed to remove contaminants like chlorine, bacteria or dissolved solids. Many Central Florida homeowners pair a water softener with a reverse osmosis drinking water system for cleaner, better-tasting water at the tap.
WaterMax® Water Softener + Filter
The WaterMax® by Hague is a high-performance, whole-home water softening system engineered to tackle hard water and common impurities with precision. Compact yet powerful, it delivers softened, clean water from every tap—eliminating scale buildup, improving appliance life, and leaving skin and laundry feeling better.
The Hague Watermax is a premium, all-in-one water treatment system designed for municipal water users seeking advanced softening and filtration in one sleek unit. With customizable programming and built-in efficiency features, it delivers consistently soft water while reducing scale, chlorine, and other contaminants. Its compact design is ideal for residential spaces, offering reliable performance, long-term durability, and minimal maintenance.
WaterMax® Signature Series
Hydroclean Water Softener
The HydroClean HC3® from Hague is a versatile, whole-house water softening system built for both efficiency and toughness. Whether you’ve got hard water, iron stains, or unwanted odors, it delivers reliable, soft, clean water where you need it most. It’s engineered to protect your appliances, reduce maintenance, and give you that clean-fresh feel every day.
