Model WHES44

44,000 Grain Softener

Designed to remove up to 140 grains per gallon of hardness and 12 ppm of clear water iron, this is an ideal softener for households with high levels of hardness and iron. Uses Demand Regeneration technology to regenerate only when you need it. The tank light makes it easy to see the salt* level to know when it is time to add more. High flow valve connects up to 1 ¼” plumbing.

Extend your warranty and improve performance with Softener Cleanser: WHE-WSC

If you’re looking for a similar product, but with a smaller capacity, check out the WHES40.

*For peak performance in your high-efficiency Whirlpool water softener, evaporated salt pellets or solar salt crystals with less than 1% impurities are recommended. It is not recommended to use any kind of block salt in Whirlpool water softeners. Learn more.

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1 to 5+ Persons
Iron Removal: 12 ppm
Single-tank Design
Full-coverage Warranty
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FEATURES

44,000 Grain Softener Features

Demand Initiated Regeneration

Uses up to 25% less salt and water than previous Whirlpool® models by monitoring your water usage and only regenerating when necessary. Older timer-based models regenerate on a set cycle regardless of how much water you’ve used; which can result in unnecessary water and salt consumption.

Salt Saving, 6th Sense® Technology

Creates significant savings in salt and water usage by automatically calculating the salt required to clean its media bed and using only what is necessary. (Competitive models typically use a ‘fixed’ amount of salt to regenerate the media tank regardless of how much water has passed through the system.)

High Hardness Removal

Removes a maximum of 140 gpg of hardness.

Iron Removal

Triggers an additional backwash cycle to rid itself and your water supply of excess non-ferrous (clear water) iron. Ferrous iron removal up to 12ppm.

Low Salt Light

Indicates the softener is working efficiently and flashes when the softener is getting low on salt, allowing you a few days to refill the salt tank.

Water Flow Indicator

Indicates when water is flowing through the system and may reveal potential leaks in your home’s plumbing.

Ultra High Flow Valve

Delivers maximum water flow even when multiple water-using devices (showers, appliances) are in use. Connects to plumbing up to 1-1/4″ in diameter. (Connections out of the softener are 1” male pipe threads)

Tank Light

Allows you to easily view the salt level inside the tank.

Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit

Comes with detailed instructions and everything to hook up to 1” NPT plumbing, including a bypass valve.  You will need the necessary connectors and enough tubing to connect from the water softener to your existing plumbing, access to 110V electrical outlet, and drain.  See installation manual for details.

1 Year Full Parts and Labor Warranty*

The warranty on this unit is: – 1 year full parts and labor – 3 years on the electronics – 10 years on the tank.

*Full parts and labor warranty may be extended up to 5 years with use of Whirlpool Water Softener Cleanser (WHEC-WSC). Click here for details.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Product Dimensions

D   20 1/2 in.
W   15 in.
H   48 in.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only.
For complete information, visit the Owner Center.

Electrical Requirements

120 Volts. AC. 24 Volt
Transformer Included.
INSTALLATION

Whirlpool Product Installation Assistance

A comprehensive guide about your new Whirlpool water softener. We’ll answer all your frequently asked questions, from how to get started to cleaning and maintenance. 

Installation and Operation Manual

1.21MB pdf Download

Guide d’installation et de fonctionnement

1.22MB pdf Download

Manual de instalación y operación

1.23MB pdf Download

Performance Data Sheet

63.52kB pdf Download
Installation Guide
Follow along with step-by-step installation instructions.

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