My Kenmore Water Softener Needs Replacing … Now What?
Wondering what to do when it’s time to replace your trusted Kenmore water softener? Fortunately, if you’ve come to rely on a Kenmore water softener, you can find the same quality options when the time comes. EcoPureHome offers three models of Kenmore water softeners that provide the same level of water softening and filtration. Read on to find more information about these new water treatment systems.
If your Kenmore water softener is showing signs of decreased performance, take a look at these new models of Kenmore water softeners to evaluate and find the best fit for your home.
Kenmore 350 32,000 Grain Water Softener
- Height: 47-3/4″
- Width: 16-1/2″
- Depth: 19-3/4″
- Height to IN – OUT: 41-1/2″
- Width between IN – OUT: 3-3/8″
This system is a perfect fit for households of 1-4 that are seeking a reliable replacement to provide soft water. Designed with Kenmore’s intuitive IntelliSoft® technology, this system monitors and adjusts to your water usage and regenerates beforehand, saving you money on energy, water and salt costs. It also ensures you’ll never run out of soft water.
Advanced electronic controls help monitor current water flow and salt levels within the tank, making the Kenmore 350 a user-friendly system. You can count on this system to help reduce mineral stains and calcium buildup and promote healthier skin and hair.
Direct Replacement for Older Kenmore Models
The Kenmore 350 Model 625.383500 has the same height (floor to inlet-outlet) and same 3/4” valve size as these older Kenmore models:
625.340700, 625.340752, 625.342802, 625.348320, 625.348321, 625.348420, 625.348470, 625.348490, 625.348471, 625.348491, 625.348541, 625.348551, 625.348570, 625.348590, 625.348571, 625.348591, 625.348751, 625.3488003, 625.348812, 625.348832, 625.383000, 625.383001, 625.383060, 625.383500, 625.383560, 625.386200, 625.388100, 625.388150, 625.388160, 625.388170, 625.388180, 625.388200, 625.388250, 625.388251, 625.388260, 625.388270, 625.388280, 625.3483400, 625.3483500, 625.3484400, 625.3484500, 625.3485400, 625.3485500, 625.348732
The following older Kenmore models have the same 3/4″ valve size, but the height (floor to inlet-outlet) is shorter. Additional plumbing will be required to replace with the Kenmore 350 (41-1/2″ height to inlet-outlet):
625.340400 (34″)
625.340500 (36-3/4″)
625.348460 (22-1/2″)
625.348512 (36-1/2″)
625.388110 (36-1/2″)
NOTE: Due to variances in production and assembly, the Kenmore water softener valve height may vary by up to 1/2″ from an existing water treatment system, including existing Kenmore models. This potential change in valve height will not affect system performance.
Kenmore 420 40,000 Grain Water Softener
- Height: 48″
- Width: 17″
- Depth: 21″
- Height to IN – OUT: 41-1/2″
- Width between IN – OUT: 3-3/4″
Designed for households of 1-5, this Kenmore water softener is both a sophisticated and reliable system that can provide a wide range of benefits around the home. The Kenmore 420’s IntelliSoft® technology monitors and adjusts to your water usage and regenerates beforehand so you never run out of soft water. It’ll also save you money on water, energy and salt costs. It also features more advanced electronic controls than that of the Kenmore 350. This system allows you to easily monitor average daily water usage, current water flow, and current salt level.
Like all other Kenmore water softeners, this system eliminates mineral stains and helps you maintain healthy hair and skin. It will also protect your home’s water-using appliances from calcium buildup that can result in costly maintenance fees.
Direct Replacement for Older Models
The Kenmore 420 Model 625.384200 has the same height (floor to inlet-outlet) and same 1” valve size as these older Kenmore models:
625.348600, 625.348670, 625.383760, 625.384200, 625.384260, 625.385200, 625.388400, 625.388450, 625.388460, 625.388480, 625.388800, 625.388880
NOTE: Due to variances in production and assembly, the Kenmore water softener valve height may vary by up to 1/2″ from an existing water treatment system, including existing Kenmore models. This potential change in valve height will not affect system performance.
The Kenmore Elite 520 Water Softener + Filter In One
- Height: 48″
- Width: 17″
- Depth: 21″
- Height to IN – OUT: 41-1/2″
- Width between IN – OUT: 3-3/4″
If you’d like to add a filtration component to your home’s water treatment systems, the Kenmore 31,000 Grain Water Softener and Filter Hybrid system provides softened and filtered water throughout your entire home.
Like the other two Kenmore water softeners, the Kenmore 520 is also built with IntelliSoft® technology that tracks your water usage over time to regenerate soft water accordingly. This cost-effective feature helps you save on energy, water and salt costs.
This system will reduce mineral buildup and stains and promote healthier hair and skin. The filtration component will also provide your home with better-tasting water—with no need to replace the filter, as the system cleans the filter every time it regenerates.
Direct Replacement for Older Kenmore Models
The Kenmore 520 Model 625.385200 has the same height (floor to inlet-outlet) and same 1” valve size as these older Kenmore models:
625.348600, 625.348670, 625.383760, 625.384200, 625.384260, 625.385200, 625.388400, 625.388450, 625.388460, 625.388480, 625.388800, 625.388880
NOTE: Due to variances in production and assembly, the Kenmore water softener valve height may vary by up to 1/2″ from an existing water treatment system, including existing Kenmore models. This potential change in valve height will not affect system performance.
What Else You Need to Know About Replacing Your Kenmore Water Softener
When you buy your new water softener, you will need to replace your bypass valve as well. Every new softener comes with a bypass valve that will work in your current application. This bypass valve may be different than the one you currently have, with a potential for a difference in height to your plumbing.
Note that the Kenmore 350’s 3/4” bypass valve has an updated design with threading directly on the plastic mold and no separate adaptors are needed. If preferred, the older 3/4” bypass kits with adaptors remain available to purchase separately.
1” bypass valves that come with the Kenmore 420 and 520 have not had their design changed but the adaptors are now made of plastic. If desired, copper adaptor kits are available for purchase which connect to the plastic bypass assembly the same way.
Please keep in mind updated bypass designs when planning and measuring your plumbing connections.
Instructions for installing a new Kenmore water softener
The tools you need to install your water softener include an adjustable wrench, utility knife, bucket, bleach and water softener salt. After gathering all the necessary tools and hardware for your new install, you’ll be ready to start the installation process. These are general steps to follow:
- Shut off your main water supply line
- Open faucet and drain water lines
- Disconnect water lines to your existing water softener and remove softener
- Install new bypass valve in your new water softener
- Position water softener and connect water lines to bypass valve
- Attach drain lines to water softener and appropriately run them to desired drain
- Ensure bypass is in service position, slowly turn main water supply back on while checking for leaks
- Open cold water faucet to remove air and flush until water runs clear
- Plug system into power supply and begin programming procedure
- Add two gallons of clean water to salt storage tank and fill half full with water softener salt
- Follow sanitation procedure
For additional information, watch the do-it-yourself instruction video above, and please follow your owner’s manual for specific details.
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