What the Whirlpool water site says
Whirlpool-branded water products have their own website, which states that they are manufactured under license by Water Channel Partners. According to that site, the lineup includes:
- Salt-based water softeners, including a Wi-Fi model
- Whole-home filtration systems
- Under-sink reverse osmosis filtration
- Replacement filters
The site says the full lineup is "Available at Lowe's", links to how-to-install guides for softeners and filtration systems, mentions an available lifetime warranty on its reverse osmosis system, and offers product registration and extended warranties. Check the site for the terms on the exact model.
What Living Water offers
- Equipment: Puronics, a water treatment manufacturer since 1947.
- City water: whole-home purification (Puronics Clarius iGen and Goodspring), which Living Water describes as removing chlorine and chloramine.
- Hard water: ion-exchange softening for homes and businesses.
- Drinking water: multi-stage alkaline reverse osmosis under the sink with a dedicated faucet.
- Wells: treatment configured from the well's own test.
- Start: a free in-home water test with Jorge Canela, with professional installation and an itemized quote.
- Financing: available through Living Water's financing partners with a credit application; a co-applicant can apply with you.
Side-by-side comparison
| Question | Whirlpool water products (per brand site) | Living Water |
|---|---|---|
| Where to buy | Lowe's | Directly, after a local in-home visit |
| Testing | Your own testing and shopping tools | Free in-home test with Jorge |
| Installation | DIY guides on the brand site, or hire an installer | Professional installation |
| Softening | Salt-based softeners | Ion-exchange (salt-based) softening |
| Drinking water | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Alkaline reverse osmosis under the sink |
| Warranty | Registration and extended warranties offered; see the model's terms | Ask Jorge for the written warranty on the quoted equipment |
| Financing | Check the retailer | Through Living Water's financing partners |
DIY vs professional install
Installing a softener yourself means connecting at the main line, adding a bypass, running a drain line, and plugging in the control valve. That is a weekend project for some people and a plumber call for others. Before deciding:
- Find where your main line enters. In many South Florida homes it is outside or in the garage.
- Confirm you have a drain and an outlet nearby.
- Check whether your city or county requires a permit for the work.
- Know your real hardness so the softener is set and sized correctly.
- Plan who will refill salt and change filters.
Questions to ask before you buy
- What did a test show about hardness, chlorine or chloramine, iron or odor?
- Is the exact model certified to the NSF/ANSI standard for my concern? Check its listing.
- What maintenance does it need each year?
- What voids the warranty, and does registration extend it?
- Who do I call if something goes wrong?
See also how to compare water treatment quotes.
Start with a free in-home test
Jorge will test your water, explain the results in plain words, and recommend only what fits. You get an itemized quote after the test, with no obligation. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974, or book your test.
Whirlpool, Lowe's and other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Living Waters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by them. Brand facts on this page come from each company's own website (see sources) and may change; check the brand's site for current details.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist