Whirlpool
Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Water Softener
$629.99
Best Water Softeners · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GE 40,000 Grain Water Softener (GXSH40V) is cheaper at $569. Every spec and price links to its source.
Whirlpool
$629.99
GE
$569Cheaper
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The GE 40,000 Grain Water Softener (GXSH40V) is the cheaper at $569.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $629.99 | $569 |
| Brand | Whirlpool | GE |
| Released | — | — |
| Grain capacity | 40 | 40 |
| System type | ion-exchange | ion-exchange |
| Flow rate gpm | — | — |
| Salt efficiency lbs per kgrains | — | — |
| Iron removal ppm | 10 | — |
| Nsf certifications | NSF/ANSI 44 | — |
| Smart app control | No | Yes |
| Tank warranty years | — | — |
| Msrp usd | 629.99 | 649 |
Sources — Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Water Softener: fleetfarm.com (verified 2026-06-26). GE 40,000 Grain Water Softener (GXSH40V): geappliances.com (verified 2026-06-26).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.