Whirlpool Water Softeners
The short version
The most-recognized big-box softener brand, sold primarily at Lowe's. WHES-series cabinet units are compact and budget-friendly, and capacity ratings are NSF-tested at a stated salt dose.
Every Whirlpool unit in our database
| Model | Type | Capacity | Salt/regen | Flow | Certifications | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WHES40 | salt-based | 40,000 gr | 15.5 lbs | 8.5 GPM | NSF/ANSI 44, NSF/ANSI 372, WQA CSA B483.1 | 1 yr parts/labor (5 yrs with registered cleaner use), 3 yrs electronics, 10 yrs tanks | — | Check price |
| Whirlpool WHESFC Pro Series Hybrid | salt-based | 31,000 gr | 13.4 lbs | 8 GPM | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 44 | 2 yrs parts/labor, 3 yrs electronics, 10 yrs tank | — | Check price |
| Whirlpool WHES30 | salt-based | 30,000 gr | 13.1 lbs | 7.3 GPM | NSF/ANSI 44, NSF/ANSI/CSA 372 | 1 yr parts/labor (5 yrs with registered cleaner use), 3 yrs electronics, 10 yrs tanks | — | Check price |
Specs read from manufacturer pages. Each unit's page lists its source and check date. “—” means not yet sourced, never guessed.
How to choose
Brand matters less than size and type. Start with the capacity your household needs, then decide salt-based vs salt-free, and only then compare Whirlpool against the alternatives at that size in the full database.