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Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Softener | Salt & Water Saving Technology | NSF Certified | Automatic Whole House Soft Water Regeneration, White

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Brand Whirlpool
Special Feature NSF certified
Product Dimensions 20.5"L x 15"W x 48"H
Package Information Bottle
Item Weight 101 Pounds
Model Name WHES40E
Material
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Softener system, bypass valve, installation kit, instruction manual See more

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  • Whirlpool WHES40E water softener is ideal for households of 1-6 plus people and removes up to 10 ppm of clear water (ferrous) iron
  • NSF certified to reduce hard water symptoms such as embarrassing stains, build up on your Plumbing and Faucets and spotting on dishes
  • Whirlpool water softeners automatically Calculate how much salt and water is required to regenerate and only uses what is necessary, resulting in a significant reduction in salt and water usage
  • Full 1-year parts and labor . The system can be extended to 2 years when you buy 3 bottles of Whirlpool WHEWSC water softener cleanser (sold separately)
  • Dimensions: 19" D x 18" W x 47 7/8" H

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.5 x 15 x 48 inches; 101 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ WHES40F
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2019
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Water Channel Partners
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07R3G7LTD
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,463 ratings

Product Description

The Whirlpool WHES40E 40, 000 grain water softener is ideal for families of 1-6+ people looking for a reliable way to soften their water. It eliminates embarrassing mineral stains, uses less detergent in the wash for cleaner, brighter and softer fabrics, and helps your water-using appliances last longer by allowing them to run more efficiently. Soft water also helps to keep your hair and skin feel healthy and soft. Whirlpool water softeners employ demand initiated regeneration meaning the system will only regenerate based on your hardness level and how much water you actually use, this results in significant salt and water savings. It will not waste water by regenerating (like competitor models) while you are on vacation and you will not run out of soft water if you use more water than usual. Whirlpool water softeners also come with simple to program electronics and include a low salt indicator light and work on city water or well water. Over time, water softeners also keep your water using appliances (water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. ) working efficiently, last longer and save energy. All Whirlpool water softeners come standard with a 1-year manufacturers parts and labor , 3-year limited electronics , and 10-year limited on the tanks. The full parts and labor can be extended to 2 years with the purchase of 3 bottles of Whirlpool WHEWSC water softener cleanser within the first year of ownership (sold separately). All systems include installation kit, bypass valve and come ready to connect to 1 inch male pipe thread. Questions? Call the helpline at (866) 986-3223. High flow valve connects to plumbing up to 1 ¼” in diameter. Note: Due to variances in production and assembly, the water softener valve height may vary by up to 1/2" from an existing water treatment system, including existing Whirlpool models. High-flow valve maintains great water pressure (connects to up to 1” plumbing). This potential change in valve height will not affect system performance. PRODUCT DESIGN MAY VARY.


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Whirlpool Water Softener Systems
WHES40E

Whirlpool 40,000 Grain Water Softener

Soften your home’s cold and hot water with a system that reduces high levels of hardness and clear water iron up to 11 ppm, including ferrous iron that is invisible to the naked eye. Get softer water when you need it with the demand initiated regeneration technology that will calculate your home’s daily water use. The low salt light indicator will also let you know when you need more salt, making the guessing game a thing of the past.

WHES40E

WHES40E 40,000 Grain Water Softener

WHES40E

Demand Initiated Regeneration

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Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit

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WHESFC WHES40E WHES30E WHES18
Hybrid Water Softener + Whole House Filtration System 40,000 Grain Water Softener 30,000 Grain Water Softener 18,000 Grain Compact Water Softener
Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
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Household Size 1-5 1-6+ 1-4+ 1-2
Hardness Reduction Level 120 grains per gallon 125 grains per gallon 95 grains per gallon 65 grains per gallon
Clear Water Iron Reduction 3 parts per million 10 parts per million 8 parts per million 3 parts per million
Contaminants Reduced Chlorine, Sediment, Calcium, Magnesium & Clear Water Iron Calcium, Magnesium & Clear Water Iron Calcium, Magnesium & Clear Water Iron Calcium, Magnesium, Clear Water Iron

Soft, Comfortable Water

Whirlpool Water Softeners

Whirlpool Water Softener Reduce Scale Build Up

Whirlpool Water Softener Reduce Scale Build Up

Whirlpool Water Softener

Soften Your Home’s Water

The most efficient and cost-effective way to save your family from itchy and dry hard water is installing a water softener that is proven to replenish their skin. Hard water can set the foundation for an uncomfortable day. Soften your water and start living comfortably.

Reduce Potential Scale Problem

Hard water build-up, or scale, can impact your home’s water pressure. Scale can also stain showerheads and faucet fixtures. Reducing the presence of hard water minerals in your home’s supply can help optimize your home’s performance.

Protect Water-Using Appliances

Water softeners can increase the lifespan of major water using appliances including water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines by 30% - 50% (per research conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute and American Water Works Association). Hard water is especially dangerous when scale builds up in your water heater. Hard water slows the performance of appliances potentially costing you down the road.

Whirlpool Water Solutions

Whirlpool water softener technology is another example of our mission to provide innovative solutions to homeowners. Since 1911, Whirlpool has been dedicated to providing the highest quality water solutions to you and your family.

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    1,463 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the water softener for its ability to soften water. They say it's a great product that provides soft and clear water. Customers appreciate the value for money, saying it'll save them money. They also like the quality of the product, saying they're satisfied with the actual results. Customers find the installation process to be easy. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage.

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    129 customers mention98 positive31 negative

    Customers like the quality of the water purification unit. They say it functions well, is pleased with the actual results, and has no effect on functioning. Some customers also mention that the salt reservoir has no affect on the functioning of the unit. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and say it will last for 10 years or more.

    "...with a little housing damage inside the salt reservoir, but no effect on functioning...." Read more

    "...Unit has been operational for about two weeks and is functioning very well. The light in the salt tank is really nice to have...." Read more

    "...As far as the softener itself goes, it works great. Noticed the difference within the first several days...." Read more

    "...Defects are quite minor as I intend to get two decades of soft water out of my 40 grain well water thanks to Whirlpool." Read more

    111 customers mention98 positive13 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the water purification unit to be easy. They mention that the product is pretty straight forward, and it's easy to just slide into connection. Some mention that installation and use guides are included.

    "...Good step by step instructions for installation. No surprises. The resin pack in my old unit was shot, and would burn through salt pretty fast...." Read more

    "I have very hard water so I was looking for a unit that was easy to install, didn't take up much space, able to soften the water for my entire house..." Read more

    "...Installed unit ourselves and it was very easy to do. Programming was also very easy...." Read more

    "...Noticed the difference within the first several days. Installation was easy and took very little time, programming was easy, and there were no leaks...." Read more

    40 customers mention36 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the softening capabilities of the water purification unit. They mention that it works better than their old softener, and the water is soft and clear again. Some say that the unit is salt-frugal and the air stays quite comfortable between regeneration cycles.

    "...This unit is salt frugal, and the water stays quite comfortable between regeneration cycles. After a few months of use, I give it two thumbs up!" Read more

    "So far this water softener is working excellent, delivering very soft water and eliminating taste and smell issues...." Read more

    "This is a fine water softener. It does everything it is supposed to do, as advertised. I am very happy with it...." Read more

    "...It is working as intended. We have very soft water. I can't speak to the cost of operation yet." Read more

    20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the water purification unit. They mention that it is a great buy, works well at a fair price, and is worth the investment. Some say that it replaces their rainsoft system and saves them money. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...it was highly rated in reviews 2) It was fairly cheap, less than $700 3)..." Read more

    "Ive been using this water softener for about 4 months now. It is a good price and is easy to install...." Read more

    "Nice unit for the price. My experience with damaged goods is surly coincidence...." Read more

    "...I had a plumber install it for like $200. Saved so much money, and it's been working great...." Read more

    17 customers mention13 positive4 negative

    Customers like the salt consumption of the water purification unit. They say it uses very little salt, saves salt by sensing how much water is used, and is much more economical than their old unit. The unit is easy to put salt in and the lighting inside makes it much easier to check the salt level. Customers also like the integrated salt tank, which is a spacesaver.

    "...This unit is salt frugal, and the water stays quite comfortable between regeneration cycles. After a few months of use, I give it two thumbs up!" Read more

    "...and only uses what is necessary, resulting in a significant reduction in salt and water usage...." Read more

    "...And it uses a tiny fraction of the salt that my old softener used." Read more

    "...Seems to work well but also seems to use a lot more salt than the older model." Read more

    64 customers mention5 positive59 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the water purification unit. They mention that the entire unit was broken, with missing parts and broken pieces. The cylinder inside was broken on one side, and some of the cover plastic pieces were cracked or chipped. The shipping box was torn up from the shipment.

    "...After opening the box, the top lid was cracked pretty good, one of the tabs around the resin tank was cracked, and the electronic display panel was..." Read more

    "The water softener came defective giving me an error..." Read more

    "...It showed up and box was so smashed up tore up, it looked like it was stabbed by a fork lift, and fell out of a semi going down the hwy...." Read more

    "...It's way to brittle and trying t get it to bend at all just results in the hose kinking and no water being able to get thru...." Read more

    31 customers mention5 positive26 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the water purification unit. They mention that it leaks in places, such as the valve head at the cylinder, the bypass valve, and the o rings. They also mention that the tape would still leak. Customers also mention the unit inside has a sticky brown liquid in it.

    "...This sprayed water everywhere and I used the shutoff valve to temporarily stop the problem...." Read more

    "...The Whirlpool shows very small water droplets on the side as there indicator of water being used. You have to look hard to find them...." Read more

    "...After moving it into place and installing plumbing it immediately leaked from the control valve...." Read more

    "...No issues there, but I do have a very small leak in the connection to the bypass valve...." Read more

    16 customers mention0 positive16 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the emptying of the water purification unit. They mention that the brine tank did not fill with water, the water is overflowing the salt tank, and the unit does not drain out the water. Ultimately, water came spewing out for weeks and ran up their water bill. Some customers also say that there was some water in the unit when it was unboxed, and that the garage was filled with water.

    "...it to bend at all just results in the hose kinking and no water being able to get thru...." Read more

    "...i had to contact whirlpool because there was a drip after installation which is a headache for both myself and my plumber...." Read more

    "...So I have to deal with a slow drip from my water softener for up to three weeks while waiting for parts to arrive...." Read more

    "...I've had it less than two years and it currently doesn't drain out the water...." Read more

    After 2 months, works perfectly & uses very little salt.
    5 Stars
    After 2 months, works perfectly & uses very little salt.
    Clothes are MUCH less wrinkly after a wash since hard water is eliminated. Shirts don’t have wrinkles like before. My wife loves how soft her hair is.Plumber said to add only two bags of salt, ignore the low salt level light and let the salt go down. Reason: avoid a salt bridge. At a 9 grain hardness setting (which is light), more salt won’t be needed for estimated 3-4 months. Super glad we bought online, didn’t place a lot of weight on the reviews about transit damage (our unit was delivered with no issues) and saved a lot. The payoff and wife’s happiness made this a great home improvement.
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    Clothes are MUCH less wrinkly after a wash since hard water is eliminated. Shirts don’t have wrinkles like before. My wife loves how soft her hair is.
    Plumber said to add only two bags of salt, ignore the low salt level light and let the salt go down. Reason: avoid a salt bridge. At a 9 grain hardness setting (which is light), more salt won’t be needed for estimated 3-4 months. Super glad we bought online, didn’t place a lot of weight on the reviews about transit damage (our unit was delivered with no issues) and saved a lot. The payoff and wife’s happiness made this a great home improvement.
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