How much salt should be in a whirlpool water softener?

A clean pellet or nugget style salt is recommended. Other types of salt are available for specialized applications. Whirlpool® water softeners typically use 20-80 lbs. of salt per month.

How do I adjust the hardness on my Whirlpool water softener?

Programming the Water Softener SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER Press the PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing “25” and the word “HARDNESS”. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set your water’s hardness number. NOTE: If your water supply contains iron, compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number.

What should I use as a water softener?

We recommend buying salt for your water softener that is very clean; around the 99.5% salt content and up. All softeners can use Potassium Chloride in place of salt.

Why do water softeners not dissolve in water?

They do this by combining with soap or detergent and forming a scum that does not dissolve in water. Because these minerals react with soap and detergent, they remove the soap and detergent, thereby reducing the effectiveness of these cleaning agents. You can overcome this by adding more soap or detergent.

How often do water softeners need to be replaced?

With the proper pretreatment and maintenance, the average water softener will not need its resins replaced in its lifetime (20 + years). It is impossible to accurately determine the life of resin since so many factors contribute to the degradation of the resin itself.

Can you use potassium chloride in a water softener?

All softeners can use Potassium Chloride in place of salt. Potassium Chloride tends to melt when it gets wet, sometimes forming a “bridge” inside the salt tank, so we recommend filling the Brine tank only halfway or a bit more when using Potassium Chloride, so you can easily monitor it going down inside the tank after the unit regenerates.

Where can I buy a whirlpool water softener?

You will be redirected from the Whirlpool ® brand website to the website of Ecodyne Water Systems, which manufactures Whirlpool water softener products under license.

How to contact Whirlpool for product troubleshooting?

You can also visit our Product Help Page for troubleshooting tips. Questions or comments? Here are a few easy ways to reach us. Please locate the appliance’s model and serial number before calling. Need help finding your model and serial number? Need to check the status of your purchase? Use the order number you received during checkout.

Are there any issues with Whirlpool air conditioners?

Our team is doing their best to resolve these issues and ensure a positive shopping experience, and we appreciate your patience as we work diligently to address these concerns. Learn more about Whirlpool Corporation’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID‑19) HERE .

When is the best time to call Whirlpool?

Hour of Operation: Monday–Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST Wednesday–Friday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Please locate the appliance’s model and serial number before calling.