Genesis Water Softener Reviews (Manual, Upflow vs downflow)

Genesis downflow water softener

#1. Genesis EconoSoft Water Softener (24000 grains)

Products specification

• Capacity-24,000, 3200, 40000 and 48000 grains
• Demand Metered control head
• 10% Crosslink Resin
• Lifetime warranty on resin and brine tank
• 7-years warranty on the control head
• Downflow regeneration

Genesis EconoSoft Water Softener uses on-demand metered control. The control features simplified programming, setup, and installation making it easier for DIY’ers.

In the package includes:

• 1.25 Cu. Ft. 10% Crosslink Resin which is made in North America
• ¾ and 1 inch Noryl Plastic Threaded connections
• Resin tank which measures 10×44
• Brine tank which measures 13 x34 and holds 220lbs of salt.
• Control Head/Valve
• Salt Grid and Safety Overflow Assembly

The resin tank and brine tank has a lifetime warranty while the control head/valve has a 7-years warranty.

This type has a capacity of 24,000 Grains which is ideal for families of four and water that does not contain any grains that are relatively hard.

Also, the 24,000 grains supplies 8-gallons of water per minute that is enough to run dishwashers, kitchen faucet, two showers, and washing machine.

The Econsoft water softener utilizes 10% Crosslink Resin which lasts longer on chlorine water, therefore, making it ideal for tap water.

It is suitable for municipal water because it is pretreated therefore has fewer grains.

If you want this model but in larger grain, the Econosoft is available in different capacity-32000 grains, 40000 grains, and 48000 grains.

Genesis Up-flow water softener

#2. Genesis Revolution water softener 64,000

Products specification

• Capacity-40000, 48000, 64000, 80,000 and 96000 grains
• Demand Metered control head
• 10% Crosslink Resin
• Lifetime warranty on resin and brine tank
• 10- years warranty on the control head
• upflow regeneration
• Flow Rate 20 GPM @15 psi drop 
• Backwash Rate 3.5 GPM

Genesis Revolution water softener uses on-demand metered digital control.

It has a larger internal control valve porting that allows the water to flow through at a higher rate

The system has a flow rate of 20GPM at a 15psi drop.

It provides 20 gallons of water per minute which is suitable for a higher flow rate and larger homes.

The Revolution is designed for homes with more than 4 bathrooms or homes with 5 people or more allowing for more fixtures to be used at the same time

Most demand metered Water softener regenerate immediately when they reach it recharge capacity but the Genesis revolution is different.

It features delayed regeneration.

Delay regeneration means the system will allow unsoftened water to pass through the system to your faucet waiting until the middle of the night for the system to regenerate.

The genesis revolution has advanced technology when it comes to regeneration when the system reaches 3% of regeneration it will automatically enter into a short regeneration until 2 am when it will fully regenerate. This way you will have softened water throughout until full recharge takes place.

In addition to advanced technology, this model has the most advanced features it has to upflow regeneration meaning it only allows the system regenerates the depleted resin.

The upflow regeneration drives away hardness from the resin to the drain instead of downflow that forces “dirty” water through the clean charged resin.

It also features Green Technology that reduces salt discharge by as much as 75% and 64% less water.

The package includes Metered Control, Salt Grid that prevents salt bridging, Safety Overflow float assembly, Quick Connect features on bypass, drain line, power cord, 2.0 Cu. Ft. 10% Crosslink Resin,  1″ unique bypass with integrated turbine meter, 12×52 Resin tank, and 18×33 brine tank which holds over 300lbs of salt.

The brine tank and resin tank has a lifetime warranty while the control head has a 10-year warranty.

The system features a 7-day automatic flush cycle that flushes out stagnant water preventing bacterial growth.

Other system specification includes On-Demand control valve with electronic sensors, adjustable cycles, True 1″ porting design allows for higher flow rates for larger homes, Large 4 line Touchpad LCD display, and proven seal and spacer design.

If you want this model Genesis revolution but in other capacities, the system has different sizes 32,000, 40,000, 48,000, 80,000 and 96,000 grains

Bonus video of Genesis Revolution

#3. Genesis Duo water softener and Whole House Chlorine Filtration (32000 grains)

Products specification

• Capacity-32000, 40000, and 48000 grains
• Demand Metered control head
• 10% Crosslink Resin
• Lifetime warranty on resin and brine tank
• 10- years warranty on the control head
• upflow regeneration
• Flow Rate: 7.2 GPM @ 15 psi drop for 32,000 grains
• Backwash Rate: 4.0 GPM for 32,000 grains

The Discount Water Softeners Genesis Duo is a water softener with a Complete Whole House Filtration using Catalytic carbon for chlorine and chloramine removal in a separate tank to optimize performance.

This system features Genesis Premier On Demand Metered Control, 1 Cu. Ft. 10% Crosslink resin, 1″ unique bypass with integrated turbine meter, 9×48 Resin tanks, Large 14×14 brine tank holds up to 200 lbs of salt, Salt Grid prevents salt bridging Safety Overflow float assembly, 1 Cu Ft of Catalytic Carbon 3/4, flow rate 7.2GPMand Tank Tux Jacket reduces tank sweating

When comes to warranty the system has a lifetime warranty on resin tank, brine tank, and salt grid.

The Metered Control head has a 10-year warranty.

It utilizes upflow brining which calculates the exact amount of salt brine required for regeneration. This helps save up to 30% of salt compared to the downflow water softener.

This product also features Automatic System Refresh which flushes out stagnant water after 7-days of non-use, therefore, preventing bacteria growth in your softened water.

#4. Genesis Premier Water Softener (48,000 grains)

Products specification

• Capacity-24,000, 32000, 40000, 48000, 64000, 80,000 and 96000 grains
• Demand Metered control head
• 10% Crosslink Resin
• Lifetime warranty on resin and brine tank
• 10- years warranty on the control head
• upflow regeneration
• Flow Rate: 15 GPM @ 15 psi drop- for 48,000 grains
• Backwash Rate: 2.0 GPM- for 48,000 grains

The Premier is a standard flow system. Basically, the Premier is normally used on homes up to 4 bathrooms.

The resin tank comes with a black Tank Tux neoprene tank jacket that reduces tank sweating and the brine tank holds up to 200 lbs of salt.

It features Automatic System Refresh which flushes out stagnant water after 7-days of non-use, therefore, preventing bacteria growth in your system.

Genesis premier utilizes upflow regeneration and has control valve with electronic sensors.

Genesis Upflow Premier Water Softener bonus video