OUR PACKAGES
Three ways to protect every tap in your home.
Better water, every tap.
Each package builds on the one before it. Compare what's included and pick the level of protection that fits your water and your home. Every package uses American-made Penguin Water equipment, installed by HydroShield.
01 · GOOD
Smart Hybrid
Softening and carbon filtration in one space-saving tank.

BEST FOR
Homes that want soft, chlorine-free water with the smallest footprint.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Smart Hybrid Combo System
Coconut-shell catalytic carbon over softening resin, with a Bluetooth metered valve

OPTIONAL ADD-ON
Tankless reverse osmosis drinking water
+ $899
Starting at
$3,295*
Large size · installed, tax included
02 · BETTER
Smart Duo
A dedicated softener plus a separate carbon tank for deeper chemical reduction.

BEST FOR
Homes concerned about chloramines, pesticides and VOCs as well as hard water.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓
Smartphone-Controlled Water Softener
Uses up to 75% less salt and 64% less water than conventional softeners
✓
Non-Electric Upflow Carbon Filter
Carbon and KDF media for chlorine, chloramines, pesticides and VOCs, no power needed

OPTIONAL ADD-ON
6-stage reverse osmosis, 100 GPD
+ $1,299
Starting at
$4,595*
Large size · installed, tax included
03 · BEST
Total Shield
Three-stage protection: sediment pre-filter, smart softener and self-cleaning carbon.

BEST FOR
Homes that want the most complete protection, with the least hands-on upkeep.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓
4.5" x 20" Ultra Sediment Filter System
Catches sand, rust and grit before it reaches the rest of your system
✓
Smartphone-Controlled Water Softener
Uses up to 75% less salt and 64% less water than conventional softeners
✓
Bluetooth Backwashing Carbon Filter
Programmable self-cleaning cycles and diagnostics from your phone

OPTIONAL ADD-ON
6-stage reverse osmosis, 100 GPD
+ $1,299
Starting at
$5,995*
Large size · installed, tax included
*Starting prices are for our Large systems, the right fit for most homes. Larger homes or higher water use may need an XL system. We'll confirm the right size for you with a free home water sizing survey. Financing is available for qualified buyers.
SIDE BY SIDE
Compare at a glance
| Feature | Good | Better | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard-water softening (scale, spots, dry skin) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon filtration for chlorine taste and odor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated carbon tank (separate from softener) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Sediment pre-filtration | — | — | Yes |
| Self-cleaning (backwashing) carbon filter | — | — | Yes |
| Phone app / Bluetooth control | System valve | Softener | Softener + carbon |
| Drinking-water RO add-on | Tankless RO | 6-stage RO | 6-stage RO |
Not sure which package fits?
Tell us about your home and your water, and we'll recommend the right level of protection.
Better water, every tap.
A NEW PARTNERSHIP
HydroShield Filtration is now a certified Penguin Water installer.
We've partnered with Penguin Water to bring American made, award-winning filtration equipment to every home we install, backed by HydroShield's local service and support across the DMV area.
How it works
One system protects every tap in your home
Your system is installed where water enters the house, so every faucet, shower and appliance gets treated water.
