Most standard water softeners take about 90 minutes to two hours to complete a full regeneration cycle. Yes, you read that right—two hours of your water feeling like a grumpy teenager who refuses to share the Wi-Fi. But hang on, because the exact time depends on a few sneaky variables.
Some high-efficiency models can zip through in 45 minutes, while older or larger units might drag it out to three hours. It’s like comparing a sports car to a minivan—both get you there, but one takes the scenic route through brine tankville. (And no, you don’t get a say in the playlist.)
