EcoPure EPW4F Universal Carbon Whole Home Replacement Filter

We bought this to replace an old kenmore water softener that leaked and hadnt be working since we moved in. The install went perfectly and for the first time ever we have a functioning water softener. It fit perfect, runs quiet and has made a significant difference in our water.

Installation was straight forward and is a accurate replacement for Kenmore. You don't need buy a separate bypass valve - a bypass comes with the softener. Despite the claim that the unit is kept clean during manufacture, I had to sterilize and recharge the softener two successive times in order to flush out a slight residual “plastic” taste. I am very happy with the product.

Our 10 year old water softener started leaking resin all of a sudden and it was a huge nightmare to unclog all the faucets, toilets, etc. Our new EcoPure softener arrived super fast, and I feel like I get a good deal. We were able to install on our own which saved a lot of money.

Purchased this and the 3/4" bypass valve to replace my 10yr old Kenmore Intelisoft 370 which is no longer available. Installation was very easy. No new plumbing. Similar features/operation. Happy with the unit so far. Biggest issue was getting the old softener out of the basement with the resin tank full of water and a bag of salt and water in the brine tank! Very heavy....Cleaned it out later.

I bought the 4200 unit for its similarity to my prior Kenmore unit. Turned out it's absolutely perfect. Easy installation & programming. The only difference I could see is that it protrudes about 2 inches more from the back wall ...not a BIG deal for me. Would absolutely recommend it 100%.

I am quite pleased with my EcoPure 42,000 Grain Water Softener. It works well, with no problems since I had it installed. The first one that was delivered was damaged beyond repair; its replacement had a cracked top. This model cannot be installed without help from a plumber, in my opinion.

Installed it myself, a few plumbing modifications, not a big deal. I felt the softer water after the first cycle. The bypass valve was dripping water so I call costumer service and they sent a new one, it's nice that someone out there stands behind their product no questions asked type policy

This water softener is the same size as the Kenmore one that I replaced which made it easier to install. I wish the description had been clearer that the connection piece was included as I bought that separately. Now I have one that will sit in a box gathering dust. A needless expense.

It works so far, but it has only been a couple weeks. The plastic tank and cover seem thin and not that sturdy. I do not like the top cover - while you can remove it, if you need to work on anything underneath (such as removing the venturi to clean it), the short length of the wires from the control panel to locations on the valve assembly require detaching a couple of the connections to provide enough work room. Very poor design. Also it is difficult to reattach the cover due to the clearance between the bypass and the back of the unit. Never had those problems on my older Kenmore 420.

Though softener appeared same as former Kenmore product, the connection nipples from this softener were plastic instead of copper and were a different distance apart. You'll definitely need a plumber to install if you're replacing a Kenmore, and he had to run for parts--such as adapters from copper to plastic. House copper had to be modified to couple with the on-center difference in the nipples. Too soon to tell re water quality.