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Ge vs Whirlpool vs Fleck water softener (Pros, Cons & Comparison)

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In this post, we’ll take a look at Ge vs Whirlpool vs Fleck water softener to find out which is the best. There’s a heck of a lot that goes into choosing the right water softening system for your home. Let’s jump into the research and our top picks for each of the brands.

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Fleck Water Softener

As you know, there are lots of water softeners brands in the market today, but few can go head to head with fleck systems in terms of market share and good reputation. This is because fleck water softeners work better and last longer.

These systems use fleck control valves which are made by Pentair Filtration LLC. Pentair which has its head office in Europe has been a supplier of home improvement equipment for more than 40 years.

The fleck technology is so popular such that other manufacturers of water softener incorporate it into their products by using the Fleck control valve.

Fleck control valve is one of the most versatile control head. It can be used with a wide selection of softening technologies which include iron filters and salt-free water softeners.

Fleck control valve will come with a guarantee to repair or replace the valve for a period of 10 years. For the tanks, fleck gives a guarantee of 5 years. The installation is super easy such that anyone can do it.

If you decide to go with fleck water softeners, you have to consider the level of hardness in your water. Very hard water will require that you pick a model with high grain capacity for example 68,000 grain capacity. If you have high levels of iron in your water, a water softener iron filter combination like Fleck Iron pro 2 is the ideal option.

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Simple design and long lasting
  • Automatic regeneration  therefore  more efficiency in terms of softening water
  • Wide range of options are available
  • 10 years guarantee for the control valve
  • 5 Years guarantee for tanks

Cons
 

  • Fleck softeners can be expensive
  • Removes only low levels of iron unless you incorporate iron filters.
  • Many manufacturers are using fleck control valves some of whom you can’t be sure of.

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Whirlpool Water Softener

This is water softeners are made by Whirlpool Corporation which is one of the largest manufacturers of home appliances in the USA. It has its headquarter in Benton Charter Township, Michigan.

While it may not be the cheapest water softener on the market, the whirlpool series of water softeners is certainly one of the most affordable, high performing water softeners around. You have the option of choosing either a whirlpool 30,000 grain, whirlpool 44,000 grain, and whirlpool 33,000. All these three use a combined brine and resin tank.

Whirlpool softeners are installed with electronic control vales which enables them to keep track of water usage so as to automatically regenerate. Another cool feature that is unique to the Whirlpool brand is the low salt light indicator that lights up when you need to refill the brine.

Because of the combination design of the resin and brine tank, whirlpool has a compact design that saves on space at home. In addition, it has an elegant design that is good on the eye. You can easily set up the system because you will just need to screw it to your existing plumbing.

As you know, warranty is an important feature to look at when buying things. Whirlpool comes with 3 year warranty that covers the control valve and 10 years warranty for the combo tank.

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GE Water Softeners

GE water softeners are made by GE Appliances which was a subsidiary of the General Electric’s until 2016 when it was sold to Haier Group. GE’s Appliances has three popular water softeners models. These are 30,000 grains capacity, 40,000 grains capacity, and 45,000 grains capacity. As you probably know, GE Appliances has been around for many years, so they have a reputation to protect when it comes to the quality of their products.

GE water softeners are efficient in terms of consuming salt. They have a meter based regeneration cycle. This means they regenerate when a certain amount of water has been softened.

The installation process is super simple. You don’t need to get a professional to install it for you. The control head has a three-year warranty and the tank comes with 10 years warranty.

While it may not be the most popular brand in the market, it stills a solid system that softens your water quickly and efficiently.

You should know that, if you buy the 30,000 grains or the 40,000 grains models, they come with one tank because they have a combined resin and brine tank. Therefore, the price is on the lower side. However, 45,000 grains model will come with two tanks a separate brine tank and another tank that contains resin.

If you do decide to go with GE, you have to take into consideration how hard your water is before settling on either the 30K 40K or the 45k models.

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