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Whirlpool 44000-Grain Water Softener WHES44 Lowes $382

$382.00
$795.49
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At Lowes.com the Whirlpool 44000-Grain Water Softener
Item # 416876 Model # WHES44
is $795.49 but the price drops to $424.00 when added to cart
and Military\Veteran Discount took another 10% off for a final price of $382.00
free shipping to store zip code 32205

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Whirlpoo...er/3824565
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melder
04-03-2020 at 02:59 AM.
04-03-2020 at 02:59 AM.
I have been looking for a deal on a water softener since I bought my house last year. Is this a good purchase?
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kishore.kkc
04-03-2020 at 04:51 AM.
04-03-2020 at 04:51 AM.
Cart showing $795.49.
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virtualko
04-03-2020 at 05:02 AM.
04-03-2020 at 05:02 AM.
shows $424 in my cart. thanks OP.

Don't know about the quality though, the reviews don't look too promising.
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sylvryd
04-03-2020 at 05:05 AM.
04-03-2020 at 05:05 AM.
Shows full price for me
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mrdizle
04-03-2020 at 05:08 AM.
04-03-2020 at 05:08 AM.
I do see 424, but only truck deliver for 125.
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frankyzee
04-03-2020 at 05:12 AM.

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04-03-2020 at 05:12 AM.
I would recommend against this softener for 2 reasons:
1. It's proprietary - get a standard Fleck unit with selectable grain size, tank size, salt tank size - and is tunable to your needs via injectors.
- It does not have to be a Fleck, but they are super popular - just get something non-proprietary imo.
2. Yes I owned this exact unit, until i learned the lessons above.
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rahimlee54
04-03-2020 at 05:18 AM.
04-03-2020 at 05:18 AM.
Quote from frankyzee :
I would recommend against this softener for 2 reasons:
1. It's proprietary - get a standard Fleck unit with selectable grain size, tank size, salt tank size - and is tunable to your needs via injectors.
- It does not have to be a Fleck, but they are super popular - just get something non-proprietary imo.
2. Yes I owned this exact unit, until i learned the lessons above.
Can you post an example so I know I am looking at the correct item please?
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Dshow
04-03-2020 at 05:47 AM.
04-03-2020 at 05:47 AM.
My house had the WHES40 for the past 10 years, no issues. It finally gave up the ghost... I looked around for a drop in replacement. Lowes didn't have that model so they can charge what they want for this model. I ended up buying the WHES40E from Amazon. This is exactly what I had (E stands for E-Commerce. No physical difference so it was easy to install) and it is shipped to your door, free! I think this is now $570 from Amazon.

Haven't had any issues regarding proprietary design... I just add salt.....
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arpanj2
04-03-2020 at 06:28 AM.
04-03-2020 at 06:28 AM.
Quote from frankyzee :
I would recommend against this softener for 2 reasons:
1. It's proprietary - get a standard Fleck unit with selectable grain size, tank size, salt tank size - and is tunable to your needs via injectors.
- It does not have to be a Fleck, but they are super popular - just get something non-proprietary imo.
2. Yes I owned this exact unit, until i learned the lessons above.

I am using a similar model and have had no issues so far. You can use any salt that is sold in Costco or Lowe's and it works fine. What was the issue you faced?
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vnw98
04-03-2020 at 06:32 AM.
04-03-2020 at 06:32 AM.
these are great. I dont see anything proprietary about this unit. water in and water out. Add salt and set you hardness. Done. I think there is a cleaning solution you can buy and that increases the warranty to 2 years I believe. I do it on mine who knows if its worth it or not. Been running fine with no issues for 3 years now. Good deal.
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mulligan
04-03-2020 at 06:36 AM.
04-03-2020 at 06:36 AM.
I have a ge and the screen died does anyone know if these all plumb at the same height, ie unscrew my he screw this one in?
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Hoolagain
04-03-2020 at 06:39 AM.
04-03-2020 at 06:39 AM.
Maybe I'm weird, but I like soft water for everything except a shower. I never feel quite clean with the oily feeling it leaves.

Edit, my issue is addresses in this article: https://www.skincarebyalana.com/b...oft-water/
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PaulV17
04-03-2020 at 07:34 AM.
04-03-2020 at 07:34 AM.
Shows $795.49 for me : ( We need a new water softener too. I'd buy a Fleck, but I'd buy this for $382! DEAD?
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STIBungy
04-03-2020 at 07:36 AM.
04-03-2020 at 07:36 AM.
Delivery fee kills it for me.
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