A contractor adding water treatment needs three answers before saying yes: what it costs to join, what the first order looks like, and how customers will pay for a system. Aquonyx answers them up front. No joining or monthly fees. Your first order is one pallet. Applying is free [1]. Homeowner financing is available to apply for upon completion of the dealer agreement [2]. Aquonyx backs its systems with a written Lifetime Limited Warranty [3].
Aquonyx designs its systems and sells them exclusively to approved independent dealers, never directly to homeowners [4]. HALO Water Systems, founded in 2001 by a master plumber, also works with contractors, through a Certified Partner Program whose details sit behind a login [5][6]. Both companies sit on the professionally installed side, so the comparison below is about what each program gives the installer.
Key takeaways
- Entry terms. No joining or monthly fees. Your first order is one pallet. Applying is free [1]. HALO does not publish its partner fees or opening order; program details sit behind a login [6].
- Financing. Homeowner financing is available to apply for upon completion of the dealer agreement [2]. We found no homeowner financing program on HALO's public pages.
- Warranty. Aquonyx backs its systems with a written Lifetime Limited Warranty [3]. HALO's ION product page lists a 25-year warranty on the HALO ION 2.0 Plus conditioner, with parts and labor for the first 10 years; its FAQ lists 10 years on the ION as part of the HALO 5 warranty [7][8].
- Channel. Aquonyx is a dealer-only brand that never sells directly to homeowners [4], and approved dealers get training, technical resources and a dealer portal for quotes and ordering [1].
Competitor information checked October 1, 2026. Sources listed at the end. Rechecked quarterly. Corrections: hi@aquonyx.com.
Three answers before you say yes
Tap each card. The HALO answer is what its public pages say; the Aquonyx answer is what Aquonyx publishes.
What a contractor asks first
HALO Water Systems
Not published. Certified Partner Program details sit behind a login; non-members use an inquiry form [6].
Aquonyx
Nothing. No application, enrollment, franchise or monthly fee; applying is free [1].
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Who are HALO Water Systems and Aquonyx?
HALO Water Systems
HALO Water Systems was founded in 2001 by a master plumber who began as a contractor in 1976 and built one of the largest plumbing, heating and air service companies in Southern California [5]. HALO describes its approach as a water system "for contractors, by a contractor" [5].
HALO sells whole-house filtration and conditioning (including HALO 5), the HALO ION 2.0 Plus conditioner, the CK10 ion-exchange softener, a filter-and-softener hybrid, softening combos, reverse osmosis, UV and water heater protection [7]. Contractors join through its Certified Partner Program [6].
Aquonyx
Aquonyx designs water treatment systems and sells them exclusively to approved independent dealers, never directly to homeowners [4]. Its softeners, whole-home filtration and reverse osmosis (RO) systems are made in America — built, filled, tested and packed at Aquonyx’s U.S. facility [9]. Dealers run their own businesses under a written dealer agreement and handle their own sales, installation, service, licensing and insurance [1].
HALO Water Systems and Aquonyx side by side
HALO and Aquonyx both sell through professionals who install. The table compares the terms that matter most to a dealer building an installation and service business. "Not published" means we could not find the figure on a public page; we do not estimate it.
| What a new dealer needs | HALO Water Systems | Aquonyx |
|---|---|---|
| How you buy | Through HALO's Certified Partner Program for contractors; program details sit behind a login [6][5]. | Directly from the manufacturer. Aquonyx sells exclusively to approved independent dealers, never directly to homeowners [4]. |
| Fees | Not published [6]. | No joining or monthly fees. Your first order is one pallet. Applying is free [1]; website, CRM and card processing are optional add-ons [2]. |
| Startup | Not published [6]. | Your first order is one pallet, bought at the wholesale price assigned after approval [1]. |
| Homeowner financing | Not published. | Available to apply for upon completion of the dealer agreement [2]. |
| Warranty and who backs it | HALO ION 2.0 Plus: the ION product page lists a 25-year warranty with parts and labor for the first 10 years, while HALO's FAQ lists 10 years on the ION as part of the HALO 5 warranty. HALO 5: the FAQ describes a limited lifetime warranty with 10 years on the tank (up to one replacement), control head and media (up to one carbon boost). The softening combos list 10 years on both units. On well water, HALO requires a current water report or its warranties are void [7][8]. Backed by HALO. | Written Lifetime Limited Warranty on Aquonyx systems, backed by Aquonyx as the manufacturer. Copy provided to prospective dealers on request [3]. |
| Private label | Not published. | Dealer-branded stickers come with your second order. Request them before placing that order to allow time for design and printing [2]. |
| Dealer support | Not published. Partner program details sit behind a login [6]. | Product and installation training, technical resources, a dealer portal for quotes and ordering, a warranty claim workflow, and marketing materials where available [1]. |
Why dealers choose Aquonyx
A no-fee, one-pallet start
No joining or monthly fees. Your first order is one pallet. There is no application, enrollment or franchise fee [1], and the program lets you keep selling other brands [2]. Optional add-ons: a dealer website ($500 setup plus $20 a month), a CRM ($97 a month) and card processing (interchange plus 0.65%) [2]. None is required. Territory and channel rules are set in the written dealer agreement, so read it before you sign [1].
Financing for your customers
Homeowner financing is available to apply for upon completion of the dealer agreement [2]. Dealer payment and credit terms are set in the dealer agreement [1].
A warranty the manufacturer backs
Aquonyx backs its systems with a written Lifetime Limited Warranty [3]. The system must be installed by an authorized Aquonyx dealer; ask for the full written terms before you sign.
A dealer-only brand
Aquonyx never sells directly to homeowners [4], so the conversation stays on sizing, installation and service. Its softeners, whole-home filtration and RO systems are made in America — built, filled, tested and packed at Aquonyx’s U.S. facility and arrive ready to install [9].
Your name on the system, and support behind you
Dealer-branded stickers come with your second order; request them before placing that order to allow time for design and printing [2]. You also get product and installation training, technical resources, and a dealer portal for quotes, ordering and order tracking [1], plus a free water softener sizing calculator [4].
HALO was built by a contractor for contractors, and many plumbers know the brand [5]. If you are weighing it, ask for its partner terms in writing so you can compare them line by line.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to start with Aquonyx?
Does HALO publish its partner program terms?
No. HALO's Certified Partner Program details sit behind a login [6]. Ask for fees, opening order and support in writing. We do not estimate them.
Can I sell HALO and Aquonyx?
Does Aquonyx charge a fee to become a dealer?
No. No joining or monthly fees. Your first order is one pallet. There is no application, enrollment or franchise fee [1]. Homeowner financing is available to apply for upon completion of the dealer agreement [2], you can keep selling other brands [2], and the written dealer agreement sets territory and payment terms [1].
Does Aquonyx offer a warranty?
Yes. Aquonyx backs its systems with a written Lifetime Limited Warranty [3]. The system must be installed by an authorized Aquonyx dealer; ask for the full written terms before you sign.
Become a dealer
Applying is free and approval is not automatic. Tell us about your business, your market and the systems you install today, and we will walk you through the written dealer agreement before you order. Questions first? Call or text (888) 295-3339 or email hi@aquonyx.com.
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Sources
- Aquonyx, Become a Dealer (checked 10/1/2026)
- Aquonyx written dealer program terms (dealer agreement and program sheet). Available on request from hi@aquonyx.com
- Aquonyx Lifetime Limited Warranty, document 3LLW-AQUONYX (9/26). Copy provided to prospective dealers on request from hi@aquonyx.com
- Aquonyx homepage (checked 10/1/2026)
- HALO Water Systems, About HALO, halowater.com/about-halo/ (checked 10/1/2026)
- HALO Water Systems, Certified Partner Program (login page), halowater.com/certified-partner-program/ (checked 10/1/2026)
- HALO Water Systems, Products and HALO ION product page, halowater.com/products/ and halowater.com/products/halo-ion/ (checked 10/1/2026)
- HALO Water Systems, Frequently Asked Questions, halowater.com/frequently-asked-questions/ (checked 10/1/2026)
- Aquonyx, Manufacturing (checked 10/1/2026)
HALO, HALO 5, HALO ION and CK10 are trademarks of their respective owners. Aquonyx is not affiliated with HALO Water Systems. Competitor information is taken from the public pages listed above on the date shown; if something has changed, email hi@aquonyx.com and we will correct it.