Are Kinetico water softeners Energy Star qualified?
In order to be Energy-Star rated, products must meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. According to energystar.gov, qualified products must use “significantly less” energy than other products on the market. Since Kinetico softeners are non-electric, therefore using no energy, they do not qualify to apply for Energy-Star status. However, you can be assured you are purchasing the ultimate energy-efficient product with Kinetico, since you cannot use “less” energy than “none”. Kinetico water softeners also feature on-demand regeneration (cleaning cycle), which not only saves water, but energy as well because it takes energy to deliver the water we all use everyday. In addition to using no electricity to operate, a Kinetico water softener can help save energy in other ways: *Reduces energy required for hot water heating by making your water heater more efficient. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium which binds to the heating element causin
