What it does
The SMART filter handles filtration. A separate salt-based softener reduces hardness minerals that cause scale.
For filtration + hard-water scale
Whole Home Filter + Softener
Whole-home filtration plus salt-based softening. One equipment package for both everyday filtration and hard-water scale.
Whole-home water treatment.
Two jobs. One equipment package.Hardware by Crystal Quest
Equipment shown for reference. See the included items below.
- SMART filtration for chlorine taste and odor
- Separate softener for hardness minerals
- Softener and brine tank included
$2,999.00Equipment only
Installation, shipping and tax are separate.
You choose, hire and pay your plumber.Get an installation quote and confirm the fit before ordering.
For municipal waterWell water needs a separate review
Leak-detection valve includedIncluded in your equipment package
Your plumber. Your choice.Installation is quoted separately
The simple explanation
Filtered water. Softer water.
This package combines two systems: a filter for filtration and a softener for hardness. Choose both when you want to address both priorities.
Who it’s for
Homes on confirmed hard municipal water that want both filtration and softening, with no suitable softener already in place.
Good to know
Softening is your choice. If filtration is all you want, the Whole Home Filter is available on its own.
Know what you’re buying
The equipment. Clearly laid out.
Your package covers the listed hardware. Your plumber handles the installation and any parts your home needs.
Included in your package
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SMART filtration tank
Fiberglass tank with the filtration media and control head.
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Softener tank + brine tank
A separate salt-based softener with a tank to hold salt.
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Sediment + carbon cartridges
Prefilter and postfilter with housings complete the package.
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Leak-detection shutoff valve
The CQE-PT-03064 valve is part of this Clearhouse package.
Budget for these separately
- Your plumber’s labor and installation quote
- Any extra plumbing parts or site work
- Shipping and applicable tax
- Softener salt, replacement cartridges, media and resin
Ask your plumber for a complete installation quote before you order. Every home’s plumbing is different.
Two sizes. One clear next step.
Size for the water you actually use.
Use bathroom count as a starting guide, then confirm simultaneous water use and hardness. Both parts of the package need to fit your home.
A starting point for 1–3 bathrooms.
The 1.5 cu. ft. package for smaller or moderate-demand homes. Have your plumber check flow and softening capacity.
A starting point for 2–4 bathrooms.
The 2.0 cu. ft. package for greater water demand. Hardness and peak use still determine the right setup.
These are starting guides. Your plumber confirms peak flow, water pressure, incoming hardness, drain access and space. Larger or shared-plumbing homes need an individual review.
From choosing to using
You buy the system. Your plumber installs it.
Clearhouse supplies the equipment. You hire and pay your plumber directly, so the installation is a separate quote.
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Start with your water and home.
Use your utility report and a few home details to narrow the system and size. Confirm hardness if you’re considering a softener.
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Get your plumber’s thumbs-up.
Share the model and get a quote. Your plumber checks the incoming water line, flow, pressure, drain, power and available space.
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Order. Install. Set up.
Once the fit is confirmed and ordering is open, buy your equipment. Your plumber installs it, checks for leaks and explains ongoing care.
Simple upkeep
Maintenance & replacement
Keep the system. Refresh the parts that do the work. Here’s what to plan for.
Replace the two cartridges
Change the sediment prefilter and carbon postfilter. Replace sooner if flow drops or your water conditions require it.
Check the softener salt
Check the brine tank and top up salt as needed. Salt use depends on hardness, water use and the regeneration settings.
Service the tank media
Filter media and softener resin have separate service schedules. Your installer can assess them; they are not included in a cartridge pack.
Automatic backwashing or regeneration does not eliminate cartridge changes or eventual media replacement.
Schedules & manufacturer sources
The whole-house manual recommends 12–18 months for pre- and postfilters. The individual sediment listing estimates 18–24 months for CQE-RC-04015. Follow your system manual and installer’s advice; actual service life depends on water quality and usage.
Follow the shutoff, pressure-release and flushing instructions. Your plumber can handle the change if you prefer.
Keep the choice simple
Three systems. Three clear jobs.
Filtration and softening solve different problems. Choose the job you want done; add softening only if you want it.
For everyday filtration
Whole Home Filter
Everyday filtration. A starting point for chlorine taste, odors and sediment.
Care: cartridges and media. No softener salt.
From $1,999.00
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For hard-water scale
Whole Home Softener
Hardness reduction. For scale control, on its own or with your existing filter.
Care: salt refills, cartridges and resin.
From $1,799.00
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Whole Home Filter + Softener
Both jobs together. SMART filtration plus a separate salt-based softener.
Care: cartridges, media, resin and salt refills.
From $2,999.00
Choose your size
Equipment only. Installation, shipping and tax are additional.
A few useful answers
Good questions. Clear answers.
The details that help you feel confident about the next step.
Is this the right system for my home?
Choose this when you want both filtration and softening for confirmed hard municipal water. Your plumber checks incoming hardness, peak flow and space for the filter, softener and brine tank.
Do I need a water softener?
It’s optional, and it is included in this package. If you only want filtration or already have a suitable working softener, choose the Whole Home Filter instead.
Is installation included in the price?
No. The displayed price is for equipment. You choose, hire and pay your plumber separately. Shipping, tax and any extra installation parts are also separate.
What ongoing maintenance should I expect?
Yes. Replace the pre- and postfilter cartridges on the manufacturer’s 12–18-month schedule, check salt monthly, and arrange tank-media or resin service when needed. Actual intervals depend on your water and usage. See Maintenance & replacement above.
Will it remove everything in my water report?
No single system should be assumed to remove every substance listed. Match specific concerns to the exact model’s tested reduction claims. Utility reports describe a water supply over time; they are not a test of your tap.
Where can I see the technical details?
Supplier model: CQE-WH-01127 · Standard
Whole-home filtration with a salt-based softener for homes with confirmed hard municipal water.
- Crystal Quest SMART system in fiberglass.
- Sediment prefilter and carbon postfilter included.
- Salt-based softener and brine tank included.
- CQE-PT-03064 leak-detection shutoff valve included in the package.
You hire and pay your own plumber. Installation, shipping and tax are separate. Your plumber confirms water quality, flow, pressure, placement and any site-specific parts before ordering.
Standard: 1.5 cu. ft.; manufacturer bathroom guide 1–3 bathrooms. Large: 2.0 cu. ft.; guide 2–4 bathrooms. Actual demand determines suitability.
Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions for cartridges and media. Softener salt requires ongoing replenishment.
Start with your home
Let’s make the choice easy.
A few simple questions help narrow the system and size. Your address is optional, and “I’m not sure” is always an option.