Kenmore water softener is a cabinet-style/compact water softener that removes water hardness using the ion exchange method.
It is a well-known brand when it comes to home appliances.
Kenmore company offers home appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, water treatment appliances, vacuum cleaners, grills, and washing machines.
The company was established in 1913, and first, it manufactured a sewing machine that sold well from the year the manufacturer established it until 1919.
From 1927 onward, the company started introducing other home appliances, and that’s where the Kenmore water softener was born.
Kenmore water softener comparison
| Name | Image | Specification | Where to buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenmore 38300 |  | Flow rate-7.3 GPG Capacity -24000 grains Hardness removed-35 GPG No. of household-up to 4 people | Amazon Sears |
| 2 | Kenmore 38420 | Flow rate-9 GPG Capacity -41000 grains Hardness removed-120 GPG No. of household-more than 6 people | Sears | |
| 3 | Kenmore 38350 | Flow rate-8 GPG Capacity -32000 grains Hardness removed-45 GPG No. of household-up to 6 people | Sears | |
| 4 | Kenmore 38620 |  | Flow rate-11.8 GPG Capacity -31000 grains Hardness removed-100 GPG No. of household-4-6 people | Amazon Sears |
All Kenmore products have been sold by Sears since the company started.
The company is American-owned, so it needs no introduction in the USA.
Up to today, almost 33% of American homes own at least one product of Kenmore.
Since the company manufactures a variety of home appliances in this article, we will discuss water softeners.
Kenmore has four models of water softener which are not complicated, making them ideal for first-time water softener users.
Kenmore four model
- Kenmore 38300 24,000 Grain High-Efficiency Water Softener
- Kenmore 38420 41,000 Grain Ultra High-Efficiency Water Softener
- Kenmore 38350 32,000 Grain Extra High-Efficiency Water Softener
- Kenmore Elite 38620 Smart Hybrid Water Softener
Why choose Kenmore water softener
- Kenmore water softener features IntelliSoft2
IntelliSoft2 learns household water usage and determines the time for regeneration based on that.
Also, the IntelliSoft2 ensures the system does not run out of capacity (softened water) before the next regeneration.
IntelliSoft2 helps the system use 35% less salt and 37% less water.
For example, IntelliSoft2 can regenerate when 50% of its capacity is used, so the amount of salt used is less than when the system regenerates at 100%.
- Kenmore is NSF certified; this helps guarantee quality.
- Warranty
When it comes to warranty this model has a 10-year limited tank and a 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
All Kenmore water softener utilizes demand-initiated regeneration
- Single tank design
This water softener is a cabinet-style water softener/compact water softener. A compact water softener has one tank for holding salt and resin tank, therefore, helps eliminate the need for multiple tanks (brine tank and resin tank) and various connections. Therefore, it helps you save space, making it ideal for an apartment or if you have limited space.
Kenmore water softener reviews
Kenmore 300 series water softener
Kenmore 38300 24,000 Grain High-Efficiency Water Softener
Summary
- Capacity-24,000 grains
- High flow valve
- LCD screen
- Utilizes demand regeneration
- Flow rate-7.3 GPM
- Great for 4-person households
Kenmore 38300 is a 24,000 Grain capacity which is ideal for families of up to four people with a water hardness of up to 35 grains per gallon.
It features IntelliSoft2 which helps save salt and water. IntelliSoft2 uses up to 20% less salt and 32% less water.
This model utilizes demand-initiated regeneration where the system regenerates when necessary helping saves salt and water.
Kenmore 38300 Water Softener also features an LCD screen, which helps easy menu selection, a high flow valve, and installation accessories are included in the package.
Other features:
It has a salt storage capacity of 200 lbs and a flow rate of 7 GPM.
Kenmore 420 series water softener
Kenmore 38420 41,000 Grain Ultra High-Efficiency Water Softener
Summary
- Capacity-41,000 grains
- Water monitoring system
- LCD screen
- A light salt tank that tells advanced low salt indicator
- Utilizes demand regeneration
- Ultra-flow valve
- Flow rate-9GPG
Kenmore 38420 has a capacity of 41,000 grains, which is ideal for a family of more than six with a water hardness of up to 120 grains per gallon.
It features IntelliSoft2 which consumes 20%less salt and 32% less water.
This product also features ultra-cleansing which helps prevent large particles of sediment from entering your home plumbing.
When it comes to performance, the model has an ultra-flow valve that provides better performance than a high-flow valve.
The Kenmore 38420 Water Softener has a monitoring system that tracks daily water usage.
In addition to other features, it has lightened LCD screen, which is easy to read the menu regardless of lighting. The salt tank has a light that indicates when the lid is open and when it needs a refill.
Other features:
- Water flow rate 9GPM and salt storage capacity of 200 lbs.
Kenmore water softener manual 420 series
Find out the 350 series manual at sears
Kenmore 350 series water softener
Kenmore 38350 32,000 Grain Extra High-Efficiency Water Softener
Summary
- Capacity-32,000 grains
- LCD screen
- A light salt tank that tells advanced low salt indicator
- Utilizes demand regeneration
- High-flow valve
- Water flow rate-8GPM
Kenmore 38350 is a 32,000-grain capacity water softener. It is perfect for a family of up to six people.
This water softener removes hardness up to 45 grains per gallon.
It features IntelliSoft2, a Lit LCD screen, and an LED salt tank light.
The lit LCD screen helps read the menu regardless of lighting.
The LED salt tank light indicates when the lid is open and is an advanced low-salt indicator
The model has a high-flow valve, which ensures continuous water flow.
It also has an ultra-cleansing system which keeps a large particles of sediment from entering the home plumbing system
Kenmore water softener manual 350 series
Find out 350 series manual at sears
Kenmore Elite water softener
Kenmore Elite 38620 Smart Hybrid Water Softener
Summary
- Capacity-31,000 grains
- LCD screen
- A light salt tank that tells advanced low salt indicator
- Utilizes demand regeneration
- Track water usage
- Water flow rate-11GPM
- Water filter non-replaceable
- Monitor your system anywhere and anytime with Kenmore smart app
Kenmore 38620 is a softening and filtration system that removes chlorine taste and odor without replacing the filter.
It has a capacity of 31,000 grains and a water flow rate of 11.8 GPM
This water softener tracks daily water usage, salt level, and continuous water flow.
The water softener is ideal for a family of 4-6 and treats both well and municipal water.
You can monitor this water softener anywhere and anytime.
All you need is to download Kenmore smart app which is available for smartphones and tablets.
The app will help track your water softener system anywhere. It will track daily water use and salt levels.
Also, you will receive alerts about potential issues.
Kenmore water softener problem
Read more from the water smarts system to find out common problems and solutions.
Also, they will help troubleshoot the problem.
Kenmore water softener manual
To get a manual you can visit the Kenmore website or find it from sears.
All you need to know is the exact model number and download the manual in PDF form for free.
Kenmore water softener parts
7204362 Venturi Gasket Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Black
It is compatible with Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, Ecodyne, & Whirlpool.
7116713 Water Softener Clip Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Black
The clip is for Kenmore and Kenmore’s elite water softener.
This replacement clip is compatible with Kenmore, GE, Eco Pure, Eco Water, Sears, and North Star
Specific Kenmore models are 1205500, 7116713, 7337563
7286039 Valve Motor Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Black
It is compatible with Kenmore and Kenmore Elite.
Water softener Motor With Screws – Part # 7286039
It is compatible with the following Kenmore specific model: 625.38350, 625.38300, 625.38620, 625.383060, 625.383560, 625.38300, 625.75116, 625.75126, 625.75112, 625.75113, 625.75114, 625.75122, 625.75132, 625.75222, 625.75117, 625.75115, 625.75125, 625.75127, 625.759, 625.349225, 625.38208, 625.75130, 625.75190, 625.75230, 625.75290, 625.7529, 625.75390, 625.75590, 625.38376, 625.38420, 625.38426, 625.38520, 625.75480, 625.75480
Kinetic wares Water Softener O-Ring Seal Kit
The kit contains 4 pcs of O-ring and 1 clip
It is compatible with Kenmore, GE, EcoPure, and Sears
Water Softener 3/4″ Install Adaptor Kit – Part # 7280203
This adaptor kit is compatible with Kenmore models: 625.38350, 625.38300, 625.38620, 625.383060, 625.383560, 625.38300, 625.75116, 625.75126, 625.75112, 625.75113, 625.75114, 625.75122, 625.75132, 625.75222, 625.75117, 625.75115, 625.75125, 625.75127, 625.759.
Water Softener 3/4″ Rotor & Seal Kit – Part # 7238468
This ¾ inch rotor and seal kit are compatible with specific Kenmore models such as 625.38350, 625.38300, 625.38620, 625.383060, 625.383560, 625.38300, 625.75116, 625.75126, 625.75112, 625.75113, 625.75114, 625.75122, 625.75132, 625.75222, 625.75117, 625.75115, 625.75125, 625.75127, 625.759.
Water Softener 1″ Rotor & Seal Kit – Part # 7257535
The 1-inch rotor and seal are for high-flow water softener which is compatible with the following Kenmore models: 625.349225, 625.38208, 625.75130, 625.75190, 625.75230, 625.75290, 625.7529, 625.75390, 625.75590, 625.38376, 625.38420, 625.38426, 625.38520, 625.75480, and 625.75480.
7305150 water softener Rotor Position Switch Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
This part is compatible with models including; 625394260, 625385200, 625383760, 625384200, 625393760, AIF10, 625382080, 625349250, 625384260
This rotor position kit fits Kenmore water softener models 625348600, 625348670, 625388400, 625388450, 625388460, 62538846003, 625388480, 62538848003, 625388800 and 625388880
Water Softener O-Ring Seal Kit
The O-ring kit contains three O-rings compatible with Kenmore water softeners.
The valve body cover attaches over the valve body to cover the rotor and disc and seal the top of the valve body.
7275907 Water Softener Power Transformer Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Black
It is compatible with the following model 625348242, 625394260, 6253483500, 625348240,6 25348241, 6253488001, 62538848003, 625388260, 6253488002, 6253488003, 625393060, 625349222, 625349221, 625348251, 625348252, 625349225, 625349224, 625348410, 625349223, 625348811, 625348812, 625348810, 625388150, 625388270, 625348491, 625348250, 6253483003, 6253483400, 625348490, 625348420, 625347211, 62538818003, 625388400, 625388800, 62538827003, 625388480, 625348260, 625348261, 625388880, 625348670, 625348830 and 625348831
7351054 Water Softener Power Transformer Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
The power transformer is for Kenmore and Kenmore elite for models 625386200, 625385200, 625383000, 625383001, 625384200, 625383500, AIF10, and 625349250
7185487 Water Softener Seal Kit Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Black and White
This seal kit includes seals, O-rings, and silicone grease.
It is compatible with the following Kenmore models 625394260, 625348670, WS2000, 62538846003, 625348600, 625393760, 625388400, 625385200, 625388200, 625383760, 625384200, 62538848003, 625388800, 625388480, 625382080, 625349250, 625388100, 625388880, 625388460, 625384260, and 625388450
7113040 – Turbine Meter and Support
The turbine meter and support kit contain a small tube of silicone o-ring lubricant, the turbine, turbine support, (2) o-rings, and (2) clips.
It is sized for standard-sized softeners and filters and not a large high-flow system.
7327827 Electronic Control Board Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
The electronic control board manages the water softener settings and functions.
It fits the Kenmore water softener model 625383500.
The control board includes an LCD screen.
7361229 Electronic Control Board Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
The control board is compatible with the Kenmore model such as 625383000 and 625383001
7278442 Installation Adapter Tube, 1-in Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part White
The adapter tube is for Kenmore models 62538828003, 625393060, 625383560, 62538817003, 62538818003, 62538827003, 625383060, and 625393560.
This part is compatible with the following Kenmore models 625394260, 62538846003, 625393760, 625393560, 62538828003, 625383560, 625383760, 62538848003, 62538827003, 625388480, 625388280, 625388270, 625388460 and 625384260
7310202 Brine Valve Assembly Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
This brine valve assembly is compatible with the following Kenmore models 625386200, 625393060, 625383560, 625385200, 625383000, 625383001, 625383760, 625384200, 625383500, 625383060 and 625384260
7285944 – Replacement Water Softener Motor
The motor fits water softener brands such as Kenmore, GE, Whirlpool, Morton, NorthStar, and EcoWater softeners
7199729 Water Softener Venturi Valve Cap Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Cream
The venture valve cap is for Kenmore and Kenmore elite.
0521829 Water Softener Flow Plug Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part Black
The flow plug is for Kenmore, Ge, Waterworks, & Whirlpool.
7082053 Water Softener Valve Body Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part White
This valve body part is for Kenmore and Kenmore’s elite water softener.
It is also compatible with other brands such as whirlpool and waterworks.
The nozzle and venture gasket fit the following Kenmore and Kenmore elite models 625394260, 625348460, 625386200, 625384200, 62538848003, 625388800, 62538827003, 625388480, 625388280, 625349250, 625388880, 625388460, 625384260, 625349225, 625349224, 625349223, 62538846003, 625393760, 625393560, 62538828003, 625383560, 625385200, 625383760, and 625388270.
Kenmore 7187772 Water Softener Gasket Kit
7309803 Water Softener Wire Harness Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
It fits Kenmore and Kenmore elite the following models 625388180, 62538818003, 625383500, 625386200, 625388200, 62538827003, 625388260, 625388280, 625388160, 625388100, 625393060, 625348570, 625348571, 62538817003, 625393560, 62538828003, 625383560, 625383000, 625383001, 625388150, 625388250, 625388170, 625388270, 625348590, 625388110, 625383060, and 625348591
It Fits Kenmore water softener models 625348321, 625348340, 625348350, 625348420, 625348470, 625348471, 625348490, 625348491, 625348540, 6253485400, 625348550, 6253485500, 625348570, 625348571, 625348590, 625348591, 625348600, 625348670, 625383000, 625383060, 625383500, 625388100, 625388150, 625388160, 625388170, 62538817003, 625388180, 62538818003, 625388200, 625388250, 625388260, 625388400, 625388450, and 625393060.
It also fits Kenmore tannin water filter models 625348260 and 625348261.
Kenmore water softener bypass valve
7129871 Bypass Valve Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part White
This bypass valve is compatible with all Kenmore 625 series-625340050, 625340090, 625348321, 625348350, 625348420, 625348440, 625348450, 625348470, 625348471, 625348490, 625348491, 625348540, 625348550, 625348570, 625348571, 625348590, 625348591, 625348730, 625348731, 625348732, 625348830, 625348831, 625348832, 625388100, 625388110, 625388150, 625388160, 625388170, 625388180, 625388200, 625388250, 625388260, 625388270 and 625388280
3/4″ Bypass Valve Assembly – Part # 7345388
This bypass valve assembly kit includes ¾ bypass valve, four black clips, and two installation adaptors with attached o-rings
It is compatible with brands such as Whirlpool, Kenmore, EcoPure, GE, Morton, and NorthStar.
Specific Kenmore models compatible with this are 625.38350, 625.38300, 625.38620, 625.383060, 625.383560, 625.38300, 625.75116, 625.75126, 625.75112, 625.75113, 625.75114, 625.75122, 625.75132, 625.75222, 625.75117, 625.75115, 625.75125, 625.75127, 625.759
7214383 Bypass Valve Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Part
The bypass valve is compatible with models such as 625394260,625348670, WS2000, 62538846003, AIF10, 625393760, 625388400, 625385200, 625383760, 625384200, 62538848003, and 625388800
This bypass valve is a 3/4-inch softener valve.
It is for the models 625.383000, 625.383060, 625.383500, 625.383560, 625.38817003, 625.38818003, 625.38827003, 625.38828003, 625.393060, 625.393560.
Water Softener 1″ Replacement Bypass Valve Assembly Kit – Part # 7345396
The bypass valve assembly kit includes High flow bypass valve assembly, four black clips, four o-rings, and two installation adapters.
Specific Kenmore models compatible with this are: 625.349225, 625.38208, 625.75130, 625.75190, 625.75230, 625.75290, 625.7529, 625.75390, 625.75590, 625.38376, 625.38420, 625.38426, 625.38520, 625.75480, 625.75480
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