HTO Whole House System
Unique 2- Tank system that filters out hardness, odor and bad taste. Truly Refined water thoughout your home.
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A Complete Water Refining System For Your Home
Rid your water of hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) plus filter out bad tastes and odor caused by chlorine, chloramines or organic matter.
The unique two tank system keeps the two media beds separate, allowing for more carbon contact which greatly improves the removal of chlorine, chloramines and organics. Because the carbon typically needs to be replaced before the softening resin, the two tank system allows for easy cost effective replacement. You get the same benefit as a separate water softener and whole-house carbon filter for a much lower price as the single control valve operates both systems.
Features:
- Two tank carbon system keeps media beds separate, allowing for more carbon contact for improved chlorine, chloramines and organic removal.
- Carbon can be replaced without replacing the resin bed
- Same benefit as separate systems but with cost of only one control valve
- Salt-efficient Up Flow Regeneration
- Exclusive NSF Certified electronic control valve with seven year warranty featuring proven piston, seal & spacer technology
- Fully adjustable cycles allow customization to the most efficient settings based on specific water quality requirements
- Backlit LCD display screen with no confusing codes or symbols. The 89 Control features a large 4 line / 80 character touch pad screen. The 785 control features a 2 line / 32
character display with rotating information display (i.e. date last regenerated, volume
remaining).
Now You can enjoy Truly fefined water throughout your home.
- Great tasting water
- Odor-free. No chlorine!
- Soft skin & silky hair
- Spot free dishes
- Brighter laundry
- Easier cleaning
- Protect plumbing & water using appliances from scale build-up
What the HTO Whole‑House System Actually Offers
At its core, Barrett’s HTO Whole‑House System is an integrated water refining solution designed to:
- Eliminate hardness minerals—namely calcium and magnesium—that cause scale buildup in pipes, fixtures, and appliances.
- Filter out chlorine, chloramines, and organic contaminants that create unpleasant tastes, odors, and potential health concerns.
The system achieves this through its distinct two‑tank design, which separates the two media beds:
- One tank houses the softening resin, dedicated to exchanging hard minerals for sodium ions (the softening process).
- The other tank contains activated carbon media, specialized for adsorbing chlorine, chloramines, and organic compounds.
Why Contacting Barrett’s Is a Smart Move:
A. Local Expertise Means Tailored Solutions
Barrett’s serves communities across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties—including your area—so they understand local water profiles (e.g., chlorine levels, hardness ratings, seasonal variations, and any unique concerns).
- They can perform onsite testing to confirm your water’s specific characteristics.
- Then they’ll size the HTO system appropriately—tailoring resin and carbon quantities to match your household needs and local water demand.
B. Professional Installation Ensures Reliability
- Proper installation of a whole-house system matters: it must maintain sufficient pressure, allow for future servicing, and maximize media effectiveness.
- Barrett’s reputation for clean, efficient installation—with clean-up included—gives you peace of mind that everything will be done right.
Recent Jobs and Reviews
At a glance
Barrett's Soft Water has completed 10 jobs in October 2026.
The 10 customer reviews shown here average 5.0 out of 5.
The most recent job was on October 9, 2026.
Recent work covers Oswego, IL, Yorkville, IL, Montgomery, IL, Naperville, IL and North Aurora, IL.
Reviews
I thought Tony did a great job. Very thorough and patient explaining the system.
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We had such a great experience with the installation of our new water softener. From start to finish, everything was explained so clearly, and I never once felt pressured to add anything or make a decision I wasn’t comfortable with. I was consulted throughout the installation and kept in the loop about what they were doing and why. Everyone was so kind, respectful, and professional, and the whole process just felt really comfortable and easy. You can tell they take pride in their work and genuinely care about their customers. We’re really happy with the installation and the experience overall. Honestly, this is exactly the kind of company that reminds us why we choose to do business locally and support small businesses. I would absolutely recommend them!
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Tony and Ryan both were great to work with, they took their time explaining varying options along with long term maintenance/care for the carbon filter + softener.
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I highly recommend Barrett’s to anyone in need of a water softener. From friendly and helpful staff to the high quality of workmanship, I couldn’t be happier with my experience. Extra bonus points that the price was well below the comps from other well know companies in my area.
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Tony was very knowledgeable and fixed our water softener quickly and efficiently.
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Tony explained all options for my needs thoroughly. I’ve always dealt with Barrett’s and trust their servicemen and products
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