A.O. Smith AO-WH-SOFT-450T
45,000-grain salt-based softener
| Type | salt-based |
| Grain capacity (max, at highest salt dose) | 45,000 grains |
| Salt per regeneration (max dose) | 18.75 lbs |
| Regeneration | metered |
| Service flow rate | 7.5 GPM |
| Max hardness | 100 gpg |
| Iron removal | Up to 10 ppm |
| Water per regeneration | 26 gal |
| Certifications | Efficiency rated per NSF/ANSI 44 |
| Warranty | 5 yrs parts/electronics, 10 yrs media tank, valve and brine cabinet |
| Dimensions | 39.5" H x 22.8" W x 18.1" D |
| Bypass valve included | Yes |
| Recommended household | 4+ people |
Worth knowing
Wi-Fi model with touch screen and salt-sensing. Lowe's currently shows it as not sold online. Factory setting uses 5 lbs of salt for 21,600 grains. 45,000 is the max-dose (18.75 lb) rating. Current price not verifiable.
Specs read from the manufacturer's documentation on 2026-08-22. Fields shown as “—” were not stated there.
Compare with similar units
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringWell SS+ Salt-Based Softener | salt-based | 80,000 gr | 20 GPM | $2,678 | Check price |
| SpringWell SS4 Salt-Based Softener | salt-based | 48,000 gr | 13 GPM | $1,785 | Check price |
| SoftPro Elite Smart HE 48,000 | salt-based | 48,000 gr | 15 GPM | $1,457 | Check price |
| Aquasure Harmony AS-HS48D | salt-based | 48,000 gr | — | $630 | Check price |
| GE GXSH45V | salt-based | 45,100 gr | 9.5 GPM | $586 | Check price |
| A.O. Smith AO-WH-SOFT-450T | salt-based | 45,000 gr | 7.5 GPM | — | Check price |
Specs read from manufacturer pages. Each unit's page lists its source and check date. “—” means not yet sourced, never guessed.
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