40278 - Water Softener

Disclaimer: Manufacturer SKUs change. Always verify that model "40278" matches the Whirlpool, GE, or EcoWater unit you are viewing. When in doubt, contact the seller's technical support with your water parameters.

If you have landed on this page, you are likely tired of the chalky white residue on your faucets, the dry skin after a shower, or the skyrocketing cost of soaps and detergents. You are searching for a solution to hard water , and a specific model has caught your attention: the 40278 water softener . 40278 water softener

The 40278 hits the "sweet spot" for the average homeowner. It is more reliable than budget units and half the price of a commercial Fleck. However, if you have extreme hard water (over 30 grains), upgrade to a dual-tank or high-capacity Fleck. Is the 40278 Water Softener "Salt Free"? (No, and here is why you don't want that) Some marketing gimmicks try to sell "salt-free softeners" (Template Assisted Crystallization). The 40278 is not one of those. Disclaimer: Manufacturer SKUs change

A: Yes! That "slimy" feeling is your natural skin oils not being stripped off by magnesium. You are actually cleaner. Rinse 5 seconds longer; the slimy feeling will rinse away. If you have landed on this page, you