Halo questions, answered straight
Is Halo better than a traditional water softener?
Different jobs. Halo's conditioners control scale without salt; a softener removes hardness minerals entirely. Very hard water sometimes still calls for a softener, or the Halo Hybrid, which does both. Your water test decides.
How much does a Halo system cost installed?
Our current flat rates for a typical single-family home: Halo H2 Zero carbon filter $2,626, H2 Zero Ultimate $3,651, Halo 5 $4,981 and Halo Hybrid $5,365. Long runs, difficult access or code corrections are priced upfront and approved by you before any work begins.
Does the Halo 5 need electricity or a drain?
Yes. The Halo 5 has an automatic backwash control head that plugs into a standard outlet and runs to a drain line, cycling about once a week to keep the media fresh, using roughly 30% less water than many systems. What it doesn't need is salt. The H2 Zero Ultimate and H2 Zero carbon filter need no electricity and no backwash.
How long does Halo media last?
Halo warranties the Halo 5 tank, control head and media for 10 years, including one carbon-media replacement in that window. Real-world media life runs around 10 years (roughly a million gallons for a typical family). Harder water or heavy use shortens it, which is why we track it on a maintenance plan.
Which Halo is right for my home?
For clean-tasting city water on a budget, the H2 Zero carbon filter is the starting point, and you can add conditioning or softening anytime. The Halo 5 is the one in the lineup that also removes chloramines. Very hard water points to the Halo Hybrid. Your water test decides.
Is the water test free?
We test your water on-site at no charge with any service call. A standalone on-site water analysis is $149. It covers hardness, iron, chlorine and operating basics for system design, and it is not a certified health or lab test.
Do you service Halo systems you didn't install?
Yes. Repairs, media, membranes and maintenance plans for existing Halo systems across Sonoma County.
Can I finance a Halo system?
Yes. Qualifying projects can be financed through Synchrony, with flexible monthly payments. Ask about it when you request an estimate.