Hague Maximizer 97
Compact single-cabinet softener + whole-house filter.
The Maximizer Model 97 packs softening and whole-house filtration into one small cabinet. A smart-touch controller, patented valve with built-in bypass, and self-cleaning Ultra-Fil filtration mean less salt, less water, and less maintenance than a conventional softener — with a 15-year limited warranty from Hague.
Homeowners tight on space who still want premium softening plus sediment/chlorine or sulfur filtration in a single cabinet.
What you get
- Smart-touch controller — flow rates and settings on a color screen
- Patented valve with built-in bypass and test port
- Ultra-Fil self-cleaning filter — no cartridges to change
- Vacuum-packed fine-mesh resin uses less salt and water
- Safety shut-off protects the home if the system fails
- Chlorostat (97MMB1) or Sulfurstat (97MMP1) media options
- Made in the USA by Hague Quality Water International
Specs at a glance
- Max compensated hardness
- 90 gpg
- Iron reduction
- Up to 10 ppm ferrous
- Filtration
- 20-micron nominal (Ultra-Fil)
- Peak flow
- 10.7 GPM @ 15 psi drop
- Salt storage
- 170 lbs
- Dimensions
- 15"W × 30"H × 19"D
- Electrical
- 115V, 60Hz
“When space is tight but the customer still wants softening plus filtration, this is the cleanest single-cabinet answer we sell.”
— The Sawtooth team
Hague Maximizer 97 — common questions
What buyers ask us before they choose this system.
Is the 97MMB1 metered or timer-based?
Metered. It regenerates based on actual water used rather than a fixed clock, which is what keeps salt and water consumption down on hard Magic Valley water.
What size water softener do I need?
Size is driven by your hardness in grains per gallon, the number of people in the home, and iron content. A rough starting point on Twin Falls city water is 32,000 grains of capacity for a household of two to four and 48,000 or more for five-plus or high-iron well water. We test your water first so the sizing is based on your numbers, not a rule of thumb.
How much salt will it use?
A correctly sized, metered on-demand softener on typical Magic Valley water uses roughly one 40-pound bag of salt every four to eight weeks for a family of four. Timer-based systems that regenerate on a fixed clock burn noticeably more, which is why we install metered valves on nearly every job.
Will a softener make my water taste salty?
No. Ion exchange swaps hardness minerals for a very small amount of sodium — on 20-grain water that works out to well under 100 milligrams per liter, less than a slice of bread per glass. If sodium is a medical concern, we can install a potassium chloride system or pair the softener with reverse osmosis at the drinking tap.
How long does a water softener last?
A quality softener installed and maintained properly runs 15 to 25 years. Resin typically needs replacing somewhere around year 10 to 15 on our water, and valve seals are a routine wear item. We stock parts for everything we sell.