The water savings of units that soften hard water can depend on a number of factors:
• Santa Barbara's water hardness ranges from 20-25 grains per gallon. Try setting your water softener to 20 grains per gallon. If it needs to be softer, try 21 grains per gallon. Too high a setting means more water is needed to wash off soap.
• Set the cycle for efficiency that corresponds to how much water is used.