Whirlpool 44000 -Grain Water Softener For Hard Water and Iron Reduction
Item #416876 |
Model #WHES44
Ideal for households of 1 to 5+ people
6th Sense technology learns your water usage patterns over time
Demand initiated regeneration only uses the amount of salt and water you need, saving you money
Reduces up to 12 ppm high levels of ferrous (clear water) iron
Fully automatic electronic controls
Power loss protection retains memory after an outage
Includes a low salt level indicator
High-flow valve connects with up to 1" plumbing
Includes essential parts for DIY installation: bypass valve, install adapters, drain hose, and silicone grease
General | |||
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Type | Water softener system | Indoor or Outdoor | Indoor |
Use Location | Home | Regeneration Time (Minutes) | 0 |
Tank Material | Plastic | Plumbing Size | Up to 1" |
System Type | Salt based | Regeneration Type | Demand |
Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Depth (Inches) | 20.5 | Salt Storage Capacity (lbs.) | 200 |
Height (Inches) | 48 | Width (Inches) | 15 |
Household Size | 1-6+ people | ||
Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Hub Required | No | Bypass Valve | Yes |
Lowe's Exclusive | Yes | Includes Sediment Filter | No |
Max Clear Water Iron (Parts Per Million) | 12 PPM | Includes UV Water Sterilizer System | No |
Max Water Hardness (Grains Per Gallon) | 140 GPG | Includes Whole House Filtration System | No |
Voice Controlled | No | Includes Reverse Osmosis Filtration System | No |
Salt Tank Light | Yes | Maximum Grain Capacity (Grains) | 44000 |
Low Salt Level Indicator | Yes | Self-Learning | Yes |
Compatibility | |||
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Wi-Fi Compatibility | No | ||
Warranty | |||
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Warranty | 1-year | ||
Certifications | |||
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CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | NSF Certified | Yes | |
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 41104200 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
The water softener effectively reduces iron and mineral buildup, and many customers report it working reliably for several years. However, some customers have experienced issues like leaks, malfunctions, and premature failure within 1-2 years of use. There are also concerns about the product's long-term durability and the quality of the manufacturer's customer service.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Customer Sentiment
Straight forward install and setup.
Has the grain capacity I need. It was nice that it included a hardness test strip which is useful in entering the settings. This unit also includes an iron pre-rinse cycle. I wish that all softeners had a common plumbing interface given my replaced softener was different (seems like there are two types of interfaces).
Verified Purchaser
Great softener.
My old Whirlpool softener (Kenmore) lasted 25 years. It was still working but was due for resin replacement as it was using more salt. This one has some added features I like and it works great. It is hardly using salt at all. I highly recommend it! Easy install and set up too.
Verified Purchaser
It works great!
Speedway has really hard water but this softener has fixed that problem for us.
Verified Purchaser
Missing parts? Not Lowe's problem....
The water softener is supposed to come with a bypass valve unique to this unit, however mine did not. Lowes required me to reach out to Whirlpool, but I can't be on hold all day. This error on Whirlpool's part cost me several days and is unresolved at the time of writing this.
Worth for money
Easy to install and easy maintanence
Verified Purchaser
Broken after two months
The installation was relatively easy, but unfortunately, it no longer works after two months. It was installed by a professional plumber. The unit does not soften water based upon the home water test, and the basin has excess water that does not drain. I reached out to customer service because it is still under warranty, and have not heard anything. I would look elsewhere.
Verified Purchaser
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