Whirlpool WHES30
A low-cost, NSF certified demand softener for a small household on city water, with excellent salt efficiency.
Blain's Farm & Fleet $469.99$469.99
3.2/5
A premium small softener for buyers who want long warranty cover and lower salt use and will pay well above budget brands for it.
- 32,000 grainsCapacity
Check price at Amazon$1,159
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Up flow regeneration is built to use much less salt and water than a typical down flow softener
- 10 year valve warranty and lifetime tanks are among the longest in the class
- Lab testing by an independent reviewer found hardness cut to almost nothing
Cons
- Costs about twice as much as basic 32,000 grain softeners
- No published flow rating or certified salt efficiency for the exact model
The SoftPro Elite family
Every SoftPro Elite model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoftPro Elite 32,000 Grain (this one) | 32,000 grains | 3.2/5 | $1,159 |
| SoftPro Elite 48,000 Grain | 48,000 grains | 3.3/5 | $1,289 |
| SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain | 64,000 grains | 3.2/5 | $1,527 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Softened water hardness and salt use measured by independent testers.
| Tested by | Hardness out | Salt used | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Filter Guru | 0 gpg | - | Lab test of a 32,000 grain SoftPro Elite on a private well in Milner, Colorado, after two sediment filters and a UV unit: total hardness 120 ppm (7.0 gpg) in, 0.052 ppm out (0.003 gpg). Salt use not measured. |
Specifications
| Model number | 940741 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated capacity | 32,000 grains |
| Control | |
| Regenerates on demand | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No |
| Bypass valve included | Yes |
| Certification and warranty | |
| Valve warranty | 10 years |
| Tank warranty | Lifetime |
Alternatives in this size
Aquasure Harmony 32K
A low cost metered softener for a small household on city or well water that wants the basics done cheaply. Buyers who want verified salt efficiency should look at a certified model.
Amazon $523.29$523.29
AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 32K
A plain Fleck 5600SXT softener for one to three people on moderately hard water, for buyers who want a valve any local shop can service.
Amazon $785$785
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