WATER SOFTENER REVIEWS, COMPARE

KENMORE WATER SOFTENERS
QUICK HOW TO CHOOSE GUIDE and
QUICK FACTS COMPARISON CHART

What Model Softener Is Right For You?

Below are some key questions to ask yourself when choosing a Kenmore water softener. Your Sears store water professional can also assist you in determining which Kenmore water softener is right for your home.

If you currently own a water softener, what do you like best and least about your current model?

Are you on municipal or well water?
After installing the water softener on municipal water, a water test should be performed to fine tune the hardness setting on the water softener.

Are you experiencing any rust stains?

Municipal water very rarely contains iron. By eliminating the concern for iron removal capacity, you eliminate the need to test the water for iron prior to buying a water softener. If you have an iron staining problem, test the water and check the iron removal rating for the water softener prior to making your purchase.

Is this a new home?
Many of today’s newer homes are being built with a 1” or larger main water supply line. This requires the use of a softener with a higher flow valve.

	1-5 Grains Hardness	5-9 Grains Hardness	10-14 Grains Hardness	14-20 Grains Hardness	20+ Grains Hardness
Large Capacity 1-4 People	300 Series or Larger	300 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger
Capacity Plus 1-6 People	300 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger
Capacity Plus II 1-8 People	300 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	370 Series or Larger	370 Series or Larger
Ultra Capacity 10+ People	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	350 Series or Larger	370 Series or Larger	420 Series
	Kenmore Deluxe Valve fits up to 1" Plumbing			Kenmore High Performance Valve fits up to 1-1/4" Plumbing

The Kenmore 350 Series and 300 Series will soften the water in most of the homes in America. However, moving to a softener with more capacity will cause less frequent regenerations. This saves salt, water and money. In a short amount of time, the higher capacity water softener will pay for itself.

Kenmore Water Softener Specifications Comparison Chart

	Kenmore Elite 420 Series Models: 38426/39426	Kenmore 370 Series Models: 38376/39376	Kenmore 350 Series Models: 38356/39356	Kenmore 300 Series Models: 38306/39306
Valve Type	High Performance, Fits Up to 1-1/4" Plumbing	High Performance, Fits Up to 1-1/4" Plumbing	Deluxe, Fits Up to 1" Plumbing	Deluxe, Fits Up to 1" Plumbing
Maximum Capacity Grains of hardness removed	Ultra Capacity: 42,300 @ 16.3 lbs. Salt Dose	Capacity Plus II 37 ,900 @ 14.3 lbs. Salt Dose	Capacity Plus 35 ,600 @ 14.7 lbs. Salt Dose	Large Capacity 30,200 @ 12.5 lbs. Salt Dose
Clear Water Iron Removal Maximum parts per million	11 ppm	11 ppm	9 ppm	7 ppm
Pressure Drop at Tested Service Flow Rate (Does not reflect possible maximum flow rate)	10.0 psi @ 9.5 gpm	12 psi @ 9.0 gpm	14 psi @ 8 gpm	14 psi @ 7.5 gpm
Quantity of High Capacity Resin Cubic Foot	1.20 ft`3`	1.05 ft`3`	0.92 ft`3`	0.78 ft`3`
Maximum Salt Efficiency Grains of hardness removed per pound of salt	5,010 @ 2.5 lbs.	5,070 @ 2.2 lbs.	5,060 @ 2 .8 lbs.	5,120 @ 2.3 lbs.
Warranty (Parts & Labor)	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year
Warranty (Electronics)	3 Years	3 Years	1 Year	1 Year
Warranty (Tanks)	10 Years	10 Years	10 Years	10 Years
Salt Type	Potassium Chloride or Sodium Chloride	Potassium Chloride or Sodium Chloride	Potassium Chloride or Sodium Chloride	Potassium Chloride or Sodium Chloride
Approx. Shipping Weight	110 lbs.	105 lbs.	94 lbs.	93 lbs.

Kenmore Water Softener Features Comparison Chart

	Kenmore Elite 420 Series Models: 38426/39426	Kenmore 370 Series Models: 38376/39376	Kenmore 350 Series Models: 38356/39356	Kenmore 300 Series Models: 38306/39306
Clock / Settings	12 / 24 and Gallon / Liter	12 / 24 and Gallon / Liter	12 / 24 Hour	12 Hour
Demand Initiated Regeneration	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Lighted Graphic Matrix	Lighted LCD	LCD	LCD
Extended Backwash During Regeneration				39306
Extended Ultra Cleansing Backwash	39426	39376	39356
Includes Accessories Bypass valve, drain tubing, installation kit	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Salt Entry	Yes
Program Memory	68 Hours	48 Hours	12 Hours	6 Hours
Quick Charge Option	Yes
Recharge Tonight / Immediately	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rinse Options	Normal, Clean, or Water Saver	Normal or Clean	Normal or Clean	Normal
Salt Efficiency Options	Normal, Efficient, or High Efficiency	Normal or Efficient	Normal or Efficient	Normal or Efficient
Salt Monitor	Advanced	Advanced	Advanced	Low Salt Indicator
Salt Tank Light	Automatic	Manual
Set Salt Type	Yes	Yes
Tri-Lingual Programming	Yes
Ultra Cleansing "patent pending"	Yes	Yes	Yes

© EcoWater 2008. The Sears and Kenmore trademarks are registered
and used under license from Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Please review our Privacy Policy.

water softener softeners softner softners filter filters kinetico filtration filtering conditioning conditioner conditioners purification purity pure purify quality system systems reverse osmosis ro whole house residential home house hard soft soften softness hardness drinking cooking baking bread baby babys drink morten clean formula comparison review smartwater reviews ratings rating comparisons best most rainsoft economical compare benefit rayne benefits of advantage advantages no salt free how to city demand clarification manual maintenance problems problem troubleshooting troubleshoot repair repairs do it yourself diy how does a water softener work countertop distiller single stage dual replacement filter filters cartridge cartridges parts salt timer salt free potassium sodium chloride kenmore appliances ionics systems water resources bottled delivery buy service spring analysis testing tests test kits tap well company companies products wholesalers wholesaler ge manufacturers manufacturer product products experts expert sales fleck home improvement repair plumbing cost idea ideas arsenic savings contaminants iron e coli bacteria waterboss giardia symptoms sterilization nitrates e-coli radon potassium cryptosporidium safety regulations public children safe ecowater environmental protection agency epa pollution contaminated unfiltered sears health removal lead sulfate hague sulphur radon chlorine nitrates bacteria viruses mtbe methyl tert-butyl ether chemical whirlpool feed criptosporidium nitrates sulfates high tds sodium chlorides chromium iron manganese pH bacteria carbon filtration iron removal manganese filter hydrogen sulfide tannins
faucet dispenser undersink installed install how to kitchen bathroom shower sink portable iron hardness smelly smell smells smelling stinky bad rusty stain foul stains staining fix yellow lime build up morton scale plugged drains deposits on berkey shower heads save soap clean laundry plumbing clogged pipes clothes brown grey raindance red blue dirty colored funny off-color tint clarity turbidity color removal cloudy sulphur prevention reddish yellowish white sulfur rust in murky culligan green hot water heater rotten egg