Learn more about the Whirlpool® Central Water Filtration System with these Frequently Asked Questions.
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Why would I want a Central Water Filtration System in my home?
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It delivers clean, filtered water to the entire home with no filters to replace ever. |
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It removes chlorine, giving you better tasting drinking water and reducing the harmful effects to hair and skin. |
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It provides great tasting water at a fraction of the cost of bottled water. |
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Unlike other systems, it won’t reduce water pressure to your shower and major appliances. |
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It eliminates sediment build up in major appliances, which affects their performance and life expectancy. |
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It’s a great ecological choice: |
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Eliminates the cost and disposal of bottled water |
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Does not waste water in the filtering process |
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Low energy consumption - about 17 cents per month to operate |
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No filters to replace or dispose of |
How does it work?
The Central Water Filtration System has a multi-layered media bed that filters sediment, chlorine and other undesirable elements from your water supply. The bed is made up of quartz under-bedding for better water distribution through the filter, fine filtering sand and a filter screen to filter your water, and a special grade of carbon to remove chlorine taste and odor as well as other undesirables in your water supply. The system cleans itself at regular intervals, giving you a maintenance-free solution for clean, great-tasting water.
What does it filter/remove?
The Central Water Filtration System will filter sediment, chlorine and other elements from your water supply.
Why would you want to remove the chlorine from your water supply?
Chlorine is the chemical your city uses to treat your water to make it safe for drinking; however, the hazards may outweigh the benefits. In addition to chlorine smelling and tasting bad, showering and bathing in chlorinated water can dry out your hair and skin.
How much sediment will it remove?
The media bed and the screen located in the top of the system work together to remove sediment from your water supply. The system has been tested to filter sediment and other particles to 40 microns. By comparison, human hair is about 75 microns in diameter.
How much electricity does it use?
The Central Water Filtration System is powered by an Energy Star approved power source and consumes only about 18 kilowatts per year. This is less than the power consumed by a typical digital alarm clock.
Does the filter need to be changed?
No, because it doesn’t use a traditional filter. The system’s cycle is set to clean itself every 14 days. This interval can be customized from 1 to 30 days, depending on your water usage and water conditions. When it cleans itself, the system flushes the sediment and other particles it has collected out the drain hose and down a drain, readying itself for continued filtering of these contaminants.
How much water does it use to clean itself?
The system uses about 10 gallons of water to clean its media bed of the contaminants it has collected. The cleaning process lasts about 3 minutes.
Does it soften the water?
It will not soften your water. The Central Water Filtration System removes sediment, chlorine and other elements in your water supply. A water softener is needed to remove calcium and magnesium (hardness) from your water supply.
Do you still need to use other types of filters in your home?
The Central Water Filtration System will take the place of most of the filtration products in your home. You may no longer need most refrigerator filters, shower filters or whole home cartridges. You may still want to install a Reverse Osmosis system if you have a specific water concern or desire an even higher level of water filtration.
Will the Central Water Filtration System remove rotten egg smell (hydrogen sulfide)?
It is not intended to remove hydrogen sulfide. A water treatment expert can test your water supply and determine what type of water treatment is needed.
How long should the system last?
It will vary based on your water usage and the quality of your incoming water. The media inside the Central Water Filtration System has been tested to last approximately 10 years (assuming a household of four persons consuming 75 gallons of water per person per day and assuming an incoming chlorine concentration of 1.0 PPM).
Will it work on private well systems?
Yes, the Central Water Filtration System is an ideal solution for private wells, as it will filter sediment and other undesirable components that could exist in the well. Wells with iron or other organic contaminants will shorten the life expectancy of the system; if iron is present, a water softener and/or iron filter should be installed and plumbed ahead of the Central Water Filtration System.
What are the performance specifications of the Central Water Filtration System?
| Models WHELJ1 & WHE-CWF |
| Rated Service Flow Rate |
6.0 gpm |
| Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow |
10 psig* |
| Pressure Drop at 9.6 gpm |
15 psig* |
| Water Pressure Limits (minimum / maximum) |
30 - 125 psi |
| Water Temperature Limits |
40 - 120 °F |
| Drain Flow Rate |
3.4 gpm |
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0.50 ppm |
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0.75 ppm |
| Rated Capacity at Chlorine Concentration** of: |
1.0 ppm |
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1.5 ppm |
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2.0 ppm |
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| 2,280,000 gal.* |
| 1,,520,000 gal.* |
| 1,140,000 gal.* |
| 760,000 gal.* |
| 570,000 gal.* |
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| Sediment Removal with 30-40 micron particle size |
95% or more |
| Sediment Removal with 40-50 micron particle size |
99% or more |
* From independant laboratory test data.
** Typical residential chlorine concentration is 0.5 to 1.0 ppm.
How is the unit installed?
If you are on a municipal water system, the unit should be installed between your incoming water supply and the water heater (and before the water softener if you have one). If you are on a private well it is recommended to install the Central Water Filtration System after a water softener but before the water heater. The entire interior of the house should be filtered through the Central Water Filtration System, but outside water faucets should not be plumbed through the unit. A drain is required and the drain should be no more then 30 to 40 feet away from the system. A 110 Volt power supply is also needed within 10 feet of the unit. The unit comes with everything you need to self-install.
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