Whirlpool
Water Softener

Model # WHES40 Official Whirlpool water softener

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Gear Cam 7219545
#6

Motor/tubing/valve cover diagram

Gear cam

Part #7219545

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Water Softener Rotor Position Switch 7145186
#46

Motor/tubing/valve cover diagram

Water softener rotor position switch

Part #7145186

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Water Softener Ferrule Nut (replaces 7031450, Ws03x10017, Ws3x10017) 1202600
#34

Motor/tubing/valve cover diagram

Water softener ferrule nut (replaces 7031450, ws03x10017, ws3x10017)

Part #1202600

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Water Softener O-ring, 1-1/8 X 1-3/8-in (replaces Ws03x10011, Ws3x10011, Ws3x10037) 7170262
Water softener o-ring, 1-1/8 x 1-3/8-in (replaces ws03x10011, ws3x10011, ws3x10037)

Part #7170262

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Water Softener Filter Screen (replaces 7090705, Ws03x10013, Ws3x10013) 7146043
#39

Motor/tubing/valve cover diagram

Water softener filter screen (replaces 7090705, ws03x10013, ws3x10013)

Part #7146043

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Repl Pwa 7264914
#27

Brine valve body/seal diagram

Repl pwa

Part #7264914

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Water Softener Rotor And Disc (replaces Ws26x10010) 7185500
#16

Motor/tubing/valve cover diagram

Water softener rotor and disc (replaces ws26x10010)

Part #7185500

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Water Softener Flow Plug (replaces Ws22x10021) 1148800
#36

Motor/tubing/valve cover diagram

Water softener flow plug (replaces ws22x10021)

Part #1148800

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Water Softener Valve Body Cover (replaces Ws31x10013) 7171161
#44

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Water softener valve body cover (replaces ws31x10013)

Part #7171161

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Clip (gray) 7080653
#14

Brine valve body/seal diagram

Clip (gray)

Part #7080653

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Symptoms for water softeners

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Main causes: faulty brine valve assembly, bad rotor valve…

Main causes: clogged drain hose, faulty rotor valve, leaky rotor valve seals…

Main causes: salt bridge inside the salt tank, bad timer, valve motor failure, faulty rotor valve, clogged venturi…

Main causes: loose water line connections, cracked water-carrying components, bad rotor valve seals…

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power transformer, faulty timer…

Main causes: empty salt tank, salt bridge, depleted resin, clogged or damaged venturi, broken rotor position switch, fai…

Main causes: broken resin tank screen, bad resin tank seals, cracked upper distributor in resin tank…

Main causes: broken water flow meter, faulty timer, water flow to softener is bypassed…

Repair guides for water softeners

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your water softener.

How to replace a water softener venturi

How to replace a water softener venturi

The venturi valve in your water softener draws brine water from the salt tank to the resin tank for regeneration. Follow…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

The rotor position switch detects the position of the valve rotor. If the rotor position switch fails, follow these step…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water softener timer

How to replace a water softener timer

The timer is the control board you use to program the water softener. If the timer isn’t accepting commands when you pus…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos for water softeners

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your water softener.

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

How to clean a water softener

How to clean a water softener

Keeping a water softener clean inside and out improves operation and appearance.…