GE

GE GXSHC40N Smart Water Softener 40,000 Grain WiFi

3.8 (611 reviews)

GE's 40,000-grain WiFi water softener lets you monitor leaks, track usage, and shut off water remotely from your phone.

$669.00*
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Overview

The GE GXSHC40N Smart Water Softener brings connected-home convenience to whole-house water treatment. With a 40,000-grain capacity and a maximum flow rate of 9.5 gallons per minute, the system is built to handle the demands of a typical residential household. What sets it apart from conventional softeners is its WiFi integration — once connected to your home network and paired with the GE SmartHQ app, you gain access to real-time water flow alerts, consumption tracking, and a remote shutoff valve you can trigger from anywhere.

The custom select valve lets you fine-tune the softness of your water to your personal preference, while the automatic low salt reminder takes the guesswork out of maintenance. Leak detection alerts monitor for unusual water flow patterns and notify your phone if a potential issue arises, making this softener a practical choice for homeowners who want both water quality improvement and proactive plumbing protection. All smart features require a WiFi signal at the unit's installed location, so placement and network coverage should be considered during installation.

Key Features

Water flow alerts - Receive alerts to your smart phone when there's a potential leak or running faucet. Requires WiFi signal at filter location

Remote shutoff - Shut off your water from anywhere using your smart device. Requires a WiFi signal at filter location

Select your softness - Customize your water softness with the custom select valve to enjoy cleaner-feeling skin

Low salt reminder - Receive a notification when salt levels are low. Requires WiFi signal at softener location

Consumption tracking - Monitor water usage and flow rate. Requires WiFi signal at softener location

Specifications

Brand
GE
Model
GXSHC40N
Grain Capacity
40,000
Connectivity
WiFi Enabled
Maximum Flow Rate
9.5 Gallons Per Minute
Smart Features
Water Flow Alerts, Remote Shutoff, Low Salt Reminder, Consumption Tracking
App
GE SmartHQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The GXSHC40N has a 40,000-grain capacity, which is generally suitable for households of up to four or five people with moderately hard water.
No separate hub is required — the softener connects directly to your home WiFi network. There is no subscription fee for the smart features, though you do need the GE SmartHQ app.
The remote shutoff allows you to turn off the water supply flowing through the softener from your smartphone, which is useful if you receive a leak alert while away from home.
The softener monitors salt levels internally and sends a push notification to your phone through the SmartHQ app when it's time to add more salt, so you never run the system dry.
The GE GXSHC40N supports a maximum flow rate of 9.5 gallons per minute, which is sufficient for most residential applications.