Whirlpool 40000-Grain Water Softener

Easy replacement installation.

This unit was to replace a similar 16yr old Whirlpool softener. Installation was relatively simple EXCEPT the measurement of the old and new by-pass valve differed by 1/4”, which required some additional plumbing adaptations. Not a big problem.

Clean water

After one month of installation, glasses are coming out of the dishwasher sparkling clean. Water is definitely softer and no more rings in the toilet.

We’ve been using it for 2 weeks and are extremely satisfied with it. Easy to install and operate. Hardly makes any noise and doesn’t seem to use much salt. TY Whirlpool for making this great water 💦 softener.

Great Product

I've only had my new water softener installed for a couple of weeks BUT I'm already feeling (and seeing) a difference ... Toilet and tub are looking cleaner longer and my skin isn't feeling dry like it use to ... Loving the change I'm experiencing!!!

Good Unit, but warranty not so much

Purchased a new water softener yesterday to replace the same model that was purchased a little over 5 years ago. the drive motor failed and stripped the gears a month and several days out of warranty. Used the proper cleaning product for this unit, as instructed, which was suppose to extend the warranty but apparently not, as got no help in the matter.

Easy Setup!

My only complaint thus far with this system is it was missing 2 of the connectors in the box for install. With living out of town and being mid install this was a slight inconvenience

Encountered service error after one month

Bought this one month ago. Worked fine for 3 weeks and encountered a service error we couldnt resolve. Will exchange for the same thing as I have had whirlpool before and they've lasted for years.

Runs great, salt usage is low, unit is quiet

We have been running this unit for four weeks now, and we're very pleased. Old unit was from the 1970s: no sensor, only a timer, used a lot of water and salt. This is a huge improvement. // Had a professional plumber do the installation, mainly because the in/out plumbing in our house was reversed (left/right) from this unit. Shampoo and soap usage basically cut in half since installation and first cycle. Also washing machine and dishwasher run more efficiently.

Questionable

The unit itself works great. Disgusted with the non stop salt bridge and sludge. I have to try and stir the salt at least once and week and that still doesn't prevent salt bridges and salt mush. This causes.then system to not soften water ( rust stains, dirty dishes and orange hair) . It is a battle that I am getting so tired of (3 years) I cant afford a new different unit. . I bought this unit because it was an all in one unit. Having a salt deck/ grid in the tank would probably help. I can't ...

I'm having issues with the softener not filling with water during a recharge. Not consistent.