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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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Style: 40, 000 Grain Softener


Features

  • 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

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.

Brand: Whirlpool


Special Feature: Programmable


Product Dimensions: 20.5"L x 15"W x 48"H


Package Information: Bottle


Power Source: Corded Electric


Item Weight: 101 Pounds


Model Name: WHES40E


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Global Trade Identification Number: 74


Manufacturer: Water Channel Partners


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


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Best Sellers Rank: #62,503 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #44 in Water Softeners


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Customer Reviews: 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 4,310 ratings


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    • Subtle soft
Style: Hybrid Softener / Filtration System
Pros: I noticed after a couple of days that the water softened, and unlike other softeners I have had, the effect is consistent over time. The tank holds five 40lb bags of salt and seems to be consuming about a bag a week on the initial setting of 25, but my wife and I are the only permanent residents. FYI, do NOT use soft water in your pool. It will cause calcium deposits to form (looks like acne), and they are difficult and expensive to remove. I have a trick that costs less than $75 and 8 hours or so of your time to remove them. Pneumatic grinder. I think all of these systems are overpriced for what they are, but this system is inexpensive compared to others. There isn't much I can't do with the correct tools and supplies so installation was a breeze. Whatever piping you connect to the inlet/outlet must be perfectly level (applies even pressure to 0-rings in the inlet/outlet. If not, it puts too much stress on the o-ring inside the snap in portion of the inlet/outlet and could result in leaks. You must push firmly to cause those connections to "snap" into place. Tighten the threaded end of the inlet/outlet firmly, but do not overtighten. A trick I use for PVC is to tighten it as firmly by hand as you can. Hook everything up. If it leaks at the threads, turn off the water supply and tighten it a half turn or so. Turn the water on and observe the connection for additional leaks. If there are still leaks, repeat the process. In this way, you stop the leak but avoid breaking the threaded connection from over tightening. Always install a ball cock valve between the soft water system and your sidement filter along with one before your sediment filter so you can easily service your sediment filter which I highly recommend. Other: I recommend the "pro" version of the soft water system to avoid having to install a whole home filter at least for a while. I have another brand's RO system under our sink that connects to our ice maker, but at some point, I will add the whole home filter. If you add a paper filter to your whole home that you can see through the mount and look at it after a week of operation, you will understand why. A softener is not a filter (unless you buy the "pro" that also filters), and a sediment filter only removes sediment. So the pro is not as good as a number of the whole home filteration systems. Our MUD (municiple utility district) publishes annual water quality reports. They are great to use as a general guide for how much softening and filtering you need. You will probably have to do some conversion calculations. Here is some helpful information: The hardness of water is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). One grain is equivalent to 17.1 milligrams of calcium or magnesium dissolved in one liter of water. For example, one aspirin is equal to 5 grains, and when dissolved into a gallon of water, the unit of measure would be reported as 5 grains per gallon. Your municipal water supply may measure water hardness in mg/L or ppm. 1 gpg = 17.1 mg/L or 17.1 ppm. Soft water is less than 1 gpg, whereas hard water is anything above 7gpg. See Whirlpool's website Classification Range of hardness (ppm) Soft 0 - 60 Moderately Hard 61 - 120 Hard 121 - 180 Like a coffin nail - anything over 180 See-https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/wq/wq-5.html You will know the system is working if your soap suddenly produces a lot more suds, your skin feels smooth after a shower, and your hair doesn't seem to need conditioner any longer. Note: your appliances that use soap will also experience more suds. You don't need as much soap to clean, well, anything. If you install it outside (which Whirlpool says you can if you protect it from direct sunlight), I recommend a cover. There is one sold on Amazon that fits perfectly, but it is not insullated. Those of you in cold weather climantes will at least need to find better protection for the inlet/outlet to avoid damage from freezing. Con: it is not a smart system. I would at least like the ability to monitor the salt in the tank and change other settings if possible. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023 by Joseph K. Watts
    • Seems to work well (replacement of similar unit)
Style: Hybrid Softener / Filtration System
Our previous unit which has been in our house since it was built in 2006 had the valve fail and so we thought we would upgrade to this unit. I was very surprised to open the box to see the exact same unit when I opened the box… it is 100% identical but has a different logo on top (our old one was GE). Even the screen and button power up the same way. I am not convinced this unit filters anything as stated. That being said, install was incredibly easy (basically swapping the same unit). It returned our water to softened water as I procrastinated for two weeks once our old one broke. My wife said the dishwasher wasn’t cleaning which is how I found out that our old softener has stopped working. We are in Minnesota and have incredibly hard water (it was off the chart on the test strip that came with the new softener) which makes me think that we have a hardness score of ~30-35. That being said, there are 5 of us and we shower and have to do laundry every day and the unit seems to keep up just fine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024 by Taylor N
    • Reputable Company - stand by their products
Style: 40, 000 Grain Softener
I had this water softener for 14 months and it was easy to install and worked great. Then the media tank on the inside had a catastrophic failure. I called up Whirlpool and even though this item was beyond the 12 month warranty, they replaced it free of charge and shipped one out within a couple days. All they required of me was to take a couple pictures of the system for evidence of the issue. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024 by KathleenB
    • Waited 11 months to review. Crazy good. Should have bought this years ago
Style: Hybrid Softener / Filtration System
UPDATE less than 4 years later and it is out to the curb. Changed review to 1 star. Reliability is horrible. Many online reviews state to avoid box store water softeners like Whirlpool, but with the features and price, along with my own abilities to fix stuff, gave it a try. Experts on line state these only last a few years and are disposable. They were correct. It does work great for the short time that it works... First time this broke was after about 2 years. The motor stripped out the plastic gears. After 2 years, that part is now discontinued. A different metal version is now available, but you need to buy both new motor and new gears. Done and up and running again. This last final breakage, tank would not empty. Common issue. Little rubber washer goes bad. Replaced. Still same problem. Next common issue that corrects failure to drain is replace entire Venturi Assembly. Replaced. Same issue. Both the above Whirlpool parts do fail often and need replaced regularly anyway. Next common issue is replace all the internal seals and rotor, which is over $100 in this next group of parts alone (total $200ish in parts this repair). So averaging around $100 to $200 in parts every couple years to keep it running is not something I bargained for. Other brands post reviews of lasting 20 years of more, and I chose to get a reliable brand instead of continuing to throw good money after bad. If like me, you wanted a unit with built in sediment filter, there are reliable 25 year units out there that are the Boss of Water and have this feature (even better at 20 micron) for around the same price, while using less salt and water each year. (prior 5 star review) Installed myself, outdoors under eve, where city water enters home. Whole house now has soft water except for one outside spigot, where everything connects together. This allows me to use un-softened (hard) water to fill pool or water plants, etc. (can also pull lever on water softener to bypass water softener if hard water is temporarily desired at any faucet). Installation took a couple hours, and I am not a plumber or in construction. Florida home with what is supposed to be good water. I also used a smoker cover to help protect the unit, and found one that fits perfect (26 Inch Square Smoker Grill Cover). We also use a Brita filter pitcher for drinking water, and since adding the combo of Brita filter and water softener, we rarely drink bottled water. Water softener con: After showering or hand washing, skin had a weird feel like it still had soap on it and needed rinsed, which didn't help. Took more than 4 months to get used to that, but now I can't even tell. Knew this ahead of time, happens to everyone making the switch, but didn't expect the slippery feel to take so long to get used too. Pro's: The sediment filter works great. Front house, outside spigot is used to wash cars. Car used to have a terrible dirty film on it after rinsing, and had to rush to dry before it was caked on by the hot Florida sun. Spigot RV water filter did not help. After installing softener, the sediment filter eliminated 95% of the nasty rinse water. That was the first eye opener. In the kitchen before softener, our dishwasher always left spots on glasses, even with best spot remover added to dispenser. We also had to use the strongest ultimate tablets to clean. Black and brown plastic utensils had turned chalky white, and it looked permanent. Had to use dishwasher appliance cleaner powder every couple months. I was ready to buy a new dishwasher. Coffee maker told us it needed vinegar cleaning every few weeks, and they only lasted about a year before needing replaced. After installing softener, we are able to use cheaper dishwasher tablets. Glasses come out spotless (second eye opener). All our old plastic utensils changed from chalky whitish, back to looking like new again, correct black or brown color after a few months. Our dishwasher runs like new again! Coffee maker has not yet asked to be cleaned in 11 months of using soft water. Chrome faucets and sink now stay clean and shiny. Clothes washer works better and clothes feel much softer and cleaner. I can only imagine how great this will be to maker the water heater last a lot longer! Spend the extra money and get a good unit like this one with sediment filter. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020 by Rob
    • Wirks
Style: 30,000 Grain Softener
Had this installed by licensed plumber. It took him literally hours. Works great -which is the important thing. It wasn’t simple to install as described. I do recommend it as a product.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024 by Jody B

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