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With advanced Wi-Fi technology and a range of features, the Whirlpool WHEC46 Wi-Fi Water Softener System brings best-in-class water softening to households of 1 to 6+ people. The free iQua2 app allows homeowners to see critical alerts like low salt levels and continuous water flow events, and provides valuable daily, weekly, monthly and yearly information about your household water usage. Plus, the optional Whirlpool Remote Water Shutoff Valve (WHECSV) gives you the power protect your home from potential water damage at home or away (sold separately).
Whirlpool water softeners are among the most salt-efficient units in the industry. 6th Sense technology learns your water usage patterns and reduces waste by calculating the amount of salt and water your family needs. That’s less salt to buy, carry, and remember.
- Manage and monitor your home’s soft water with the free iQua2 app
- Ideal for households of 1 to 6+ people
- 6th Sense technology learns your water usage patterns over time
- Demand Initiated Regeneration only uses the amount of salt and water you need, saving you money
- Reduces up to 12 ppm of high levels of ferrous (clear water) iron
- Fully automatic electronic controls
- Power loss protection retains memory after an outage
- Includes a built-in, self-cleaning sediment filter
- Ultra high-flow valve connects with up to 1.25” plumbing
- Protect your home from potential water damage at home or away with the optional Whirlpool Remote Water Shutoff Valve (WHECSV, sold separately)
- Installation kit for DIY installations
- Space-saving, single-tank design
- Designed for city and well water applications
Product Attributes
- Maximum grain capacity: 46,000
- Maximum salt efficiency (grains/lb): 5,090
- Maximum hardness (gpg): 160
- Water supply, maximum clear water iron (ppm)*: 12
- Salt per regeneration: Variable (Patented)
- Plumbing connection: Up to 1-1/4″
- Salt storage capacity: 200 lbs
- Electric requirements (transformer included): 120/110 VAC
- Regeneration time of day: Adjustable
- Dimensions: 15″ W x 20.5″ D x 48″ H
- Min-Max water temperature: 40°F – 120°F
*As tested by independent laboratory.
Depth | 19 in. |
Width | 18 in. |
Height | 47 7/8 in. |
Electrical Requirements
Transformer Included.

Installation and Operation Manual
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