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title: "Tier1 Whole House Water Softener System 32,000 Grain Capacity | Compact High Efficiency Design with Ceramic Control Valve | Preloaded 1 Cubic Foot Resin Tank | Home Filtration System"
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# 18 GPM max flow rate 32,000 grain capacity No-maintenance ceramic valve Tier1 Whole House Water Softener System 32,000 Grain Capacity | Compact High Efficiency Design with Ceramic Control Valve | Preloaded 1 Cubic Foot Resin Tank | Home Filtration System

**Brand:** tier1
**Price:** $1933.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Upgrade to smarter, softer water—because your home deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tier1 Whole House Water Softener System 32,000 Grain Capacity | Compact High Efficiency Design with Ceramic Control Valve | Preloaded 1 Cubic Foot Resin Tank | Home Filtration System by tier1
- **How much does it cost?** $1933.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- tier1 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tier1 brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** High-efficiency 32,000 grain softener fits tight spaces without compromising performance.
- • **Appliance Lifesaver:** Pre-filter and softening combo extends life of water heaters, dishwashers & more.
- • **Luxury Clean Living:** Experience softer skin, brighter laundry, and soap that actually works—ditch the hard water hassle.
- • **Smart Water Savings:** Automatic metered regeneration only when needed—cut waste, save salt and water.
- • **Effortless Durability:** Patented ceramic disk valve resists abrasion & corrosion—zero maintenance, zero downtime.

## Overview

The WS-165-132S is a compact, high-efficiency whole house water softener featuring a 32,000 grain capacity and a patented no-maintenance ceramic disk valve. It includes a sediment pre-filter and an automatic metered control valve that regenerates only when necessary, optimizing salt and water use. Designed to fit tight spaces, it delivers up to 18 gallons per minute flow rate, protects household appliances from scale buildup, and enhances cleaning results for softer skin and brighter laundry.

## Description

Product description The Every Day Series Softeners by Tier1 are here to help alleviate dry skin, hair, and scaling pipes due to hard water in your 3-4 bathroom home. The Tier1 Water Softener features a No-Maintenance ceramic disk valve that doesn’t need annual maintenance like piston, seal and spacer valves. The efficient metered valve regenerates only when you need it and the simple programming options give you control over the full regeneration. The Softener also has a durable reinforced FRP tank, high quality 8% cross-linked resin, and automatic bypassing during regeneration. Tier1 Water Softeners are your solution to hard water problems. Tier1 Water Everyday Series Softener System Tier1 Water Softener's are built for simplicity and reliability. Basic easy to use programming paired with our No-Maintenance Ceramic Disk Valve gives you quality hydraulic performance and important features without any of the unnecessary frills. Key features include: Metered On-Demand Regeneration, Automatic Hard Water Bypassing, Service Flow Rate of 18 Gallons Per Minute, Durable No-Maintenance Ceramic Disk Valve, Customizable Regeneration Times, all while being Simple, Reliable, and Easy to Operate. Silky Soft Water for your Skin and Hair Hard minerals in the water absorb your bodies natural oils and moisture which can cause significant skin dryness and irritation. Hardwater minerals also create a barrier on your hair preventing moisturizers, conditioners, and hair creams from absorbing into the hair properly causing brittle straw like hair. Enhance every bath, shower and handwashing experience with luxurious soft water throughout your entire home. You'll notice softer skin, smoother hair, and improved effectiveness of soap, shampoo, and conditioners. Patented Ceramic Disk Technology We're bringing game-changing ceramic disk technology from your faucets to your water softener. Ceramic valves bring numerous advantages over traditional options. Unlike traditional rubber washers or compression-based mechanisms our valve is comprised of ceramic disks that slide against each other providing a tight seal and precise control over water flow. Ceramic Disk Advantages Enhanced Durability: The ceramic material used for the valve is non-corrosive and resistant to wear, ensuring the valve maintains it's performance over a long lifespan. Low Maintenance: Due to the superior design and durability of the ceramic disk valve it doesn't require regular maintenance. No more softener rebuilds or seal, spacer, piston kits every couple years. Precise Operation: Ceramic valves have very little friction and move very smoothly offering better performance and reducing the likelihood of water hammers. Easier Cleaning and reduce limescale deposits Minerals in hard water bind to soaps and detergents creating soap scum and detergent residue reducing their ability to clean. This means that significantly more soap is required to lather and clean with hard water as compared to soft water. Additionally the soap scum and detergent residue created when using hard water creates problems of it's own. Soap scum builds up in sinks and showers making bathroom cleaning a even less enjoyable chore, while detergent residue can stick to the fabric of your laundry and make your clothes stiff and crusty. Clothes washed with hard water can wear out 15% faster than clothing washed in soft water. Soft water reduces limescale deposits and the buildup of soap scum, improves the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, and reduces wear and improves stain removal when doing laundry. Soft water is a key ingredient to a squeaky clean home. Softer Water Benefits Silky, shiny hair Soft, supple skin Crystal clear dishes & glassware Bright whites, vibrant clothing colors Easier cleaning Use less soap Protect plumbing & appliances Extend the life of laundry Prevent Hard Water Damage Hard water (calcium & magnesium) is a common problem for many homeowners and businesses. When hardness minerals are present in water they can forms a troublesome scale. Scale forms especially well when water is heated causing costly build up in you water heater, plumbing, washing machine and dish washers, reducing the life you your appliances. Also, when combined with soap, the minerals in hard water form soap scum that makes skin dry and itchy, hair lifeless, laundry dull, and builds upon fixtures. Why Choose a Tier1 Softener? Assembled in the USA US-based company located in Zumbrota, MN High quality, knowledgeable staff Reputable brand Designed with our customers in mind

Review: No more hard water! - We have well water that is of excellent quality across the board for iron, sulfur, mercury, bacteria, etc., EXCEPT for hardness where it literally measures off the chart (the test strip color was darker than the top of the scale at 425ppm). This hard water has made our laundry come out feeling "crunchy", caused our soap dispenser door in our dishwasher to repeatedly stick shut (thus not releasing dishwasher detergent), leaves white spots whenever I wash our cars, clogged up our coffee maker, yields pore tasting water for drinking and, of course, clogs up our shower heads and faucets. Now we have good tasting, soft water (somewhere between 0 and 25ppm, if not completely eliminated -- hard to tell with test strips) and we no longer need to regularly spend the extra money on all the water softening laundry and dishwasher products and bottled waters. Some reviewers state the instructions are hard to follow, or that they did not receive instructions on how to use the automated pump. The instructions I received were clearly laid out, with accompanying pictures, that walked me through the process to piece the system together; I had no issues at all. The instructions also included directions for programming the automated pump -- the only issue I had was regarding the initial start up of the system upon plugging it in the first time. The instructions stated I should see a specific code when first plugging it in, but there was no code displayed at all; I figured out I had to go to the menu and scroll down three times to show the code. Other than that, the entire setup process was very easy. The instructions also provided a schematic of how to plumb the softener into your home water supply. My setup was slightly different due to the orientation of the way I had to install the filter, so while the schematic is absolutely accurate you may need to tweak the layout a little bit based on your own system install orientation. I plumbed the system into existing household PVC pipes; PVC is very easy to work with and much simpler and quicker than plumbing into copper pipes. If you are not handy, I do not recommend you plumb the system yourself, but if you are handy, doing the plumbing yourself will save you several hundreds of dollars in labor costs.
Review: Does a fantastic job, phenomenal customer service - This is my second purchase of this product. First one went in easily and worked great right off. On the second one I had a problem that turned out to be incorrect installation by my plumber, nothing wrong with the Tier1. However, before we found out that it was plumbed wrong, Tier1 support shipped me a replacement part, and literally spent hours on the phone troubleshooting the problem, which turned out to be mine and my plumbers problem. Dana and Emily went above and beyond to help me get the unit working properly. Would definitely order again from Tier1. The unit does a great job on softening the water. Great product, great value, great customer service

## Features

- CERAMIC VALVE TECHNOLOGY – Patented ceramic disk mechanism resists abrasion and corrosion, eliminating the need for seals or rebuild kits while supporting long-term reliability in residential systems requiring continuous operation.
- METERED REGENERATION CONTROL – Usage-based monitoring tracks household demand and initiates regeneration only when required, helping reduce excess cycling while maintaining consistent performance across higher volume water usage.
- COMPACT SPACE SAVING DESIGN – Designed with a 10" x 39" mineral tank and compact 13.5" x 32" brine tank to support installation in basements, garages, or utility areas where space is limited but higher capacity is still required.
- INCREASED RESIN CAPACITY – Preloaded with 1 cubic foot of cation resin to support ion exchange, helping address higher hardness levels while maintaining consistent output for households with increased water usage.
- APPLIANCE PROTECTION SUPPORT – Includes sediment prefilter and softening process that helps reduce scale buildup in heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and plumbing fixtures, supporting longer equipment lifespan and consistent operation.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D3RZVDWY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #329,256 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #146 in Whole House Water Treatment Systems |
| Brand | Tier1 |
| Brand Name | Tier1 |
| Capacity | 1 Cubic Feet |
| Container Type | Dispenser |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 410 Reviews |
| Included Components | Filter, Storage Tank |
| Installation Type | Whole House Water Tank |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10"L x 10"W x 40"H |
| Item Weight | 75 Pounds |
| LowerTemperature Range | 40 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Manufacturer | Tier1 |
| Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic |
| Material Type | Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 18 Gallons Per Minute |
| Model Name | Compact 32,000 Grain |
| Model Number | dcf20dce-9321-4eef-a1ad-b55b8664c165 |
| Operating Pressure Range | 20 - 87 PSI |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Chlorine Reduction |
| Part Number | WS-165-132S |
| Power Source | Manual Operation |
| Product Dimensions | 10"L x 10"W x 40"H |
| Purification Method | Ion Exchange |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Special Feature | Chlorine Reduction |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 180 |
| UPC | 810004479982 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 120 Degrees Fahrenheit |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tier1
- **Capacity:** 1 Cubic Feet
- **Included Components:** Filter, Storage Tank
- **Installation Type:** Whole-House System
- **Material:** Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
- **Package Information:** Dispenser
- **Power Source:** Manual Operation
- **Product Dimensions:** 10"L x 10"W x 40"H
- **Purification Method:** Ion Exchange
- **Special Feature:** Chlorine Reduction

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No more hard water!
*by B***T on October 9, 2024*

We have well water that is of excellent quality across the board for iron, sulfur, mercury, bacteria, etc., EXCEPT for hardness where it literally measures off the chart (the test strip color was darker than the top of the scale at 425ppm). This hard water has made our laundry come out feeling "crunchy", caused our soap dispenser door in our dishwasher to repeatedly stick shut (thus not releasing dishwasher detergent), leaves white spots whenever I wash our cars, clogged up our coffee maker, yields pore tasting water for drinking and, of course, clogs up our shower heads and faucets. Now we have good tasting, soft water (somewhere between 0 and 25ppm, if not completely eliminated -- hard to tell with test strips) and we no longer need to regularly spend the extra money on all the water softening laundry and dishwasher products and bottled waters. Some reviewers state the instructions are hard to follow, or that they did not receive instructions on how to use the automated pump. The instructions I received were clearly laid out, with accompanying pictures, that walked me through the process to piece the system together; I had no issues at all. The instructions also included directions for programming the automated pump -- the only issue I had was regarding the initial start up of the system upon plugging it in the first time. The instructions stated I should see a specific code when first plugging it in, but there was no code displayed at all; I figured out I had to go to the menu and scroll down three times to show the code. Other than that, the entire setup process was very easy. The instructions also provided a schematic of how to plumb the softener into your home water supply. My setup was slightly different due to the orientation of the way I had to install the filter, so while the schematic is absolutely accurate you may need to tweak the layout a little bit based on your own system install orientation. I plumbed the system into existing household PVC pipes; PVC is very easy to work with and much simpler and quicker than plumbing into copper pipes. If you are not handy, I do not recommend you plumb the system yourself, but if you are handy, doing the plumbing yourself will save you several hundreds of dollars in labor costs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does a fantastic job, phenomenal customer service
*by S***Y on November 19, 2020*

This is my second purchase of this product. First one went in easily and worked great right off. On the second one I had a problem that turned out to be incorrect installation by my plumber, nothing wrong with the Tier1. However, before we found out that it was plumbed wrong, Tier1 support shipped me a replacement part, and literally spent hours on the phone troubleshooting the problem, which turned out to be mine and my plumbers problem. Dana and Emily went above and beyond to help me get the unit working properly. Would definitely order again from Tier1. The unit does a great job on softening the water. Great product, great value, great customer service

### ⭐ Cheap resin beads
*by R***H on January 31, 2025*

For the first 2500 to 3000 gallons this worked well, it is set to recharge every 1500. Now that it’s been about three months and it does not soften at all, totally from cheap resin beads. No wonder why these things are so inexpensive save your money. This one’s going in the dump.

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