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Kenmore Elite 520 Hybrid Water Softener & Whole House Filtration System – NSF-Certified 2-in-1 Softener + Filter – Great Tasting Drinking Water from Whole Home Softener

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Color: Gray


Size: Hybrid Softener / Filtration System


Features

  • Perfect for Families: Designed for households of any size dealing with hard water and chlorine taste or odor. The Kenmore Elite 520 softens and reduces clear water iron, while also helping to improve taste and odor across your entire home
  • Drinking Water Filtration: Combines a water softener with a built-in carbon media filter to reduce chlorine taste and odorno need for a separate pre filter. Enjoy better-tasting water, softer laundry, spotless dishes, and skin and hair that feel healthier
  • AI-Powered Technology: The IntelliSoft system uses artificial intelligence to learn your familys unique water use patterns and regenerate only when needed. This smart, efficient system can use up to 40% less salt and helps to cut waste and ensure efficient household energy
  • Compact, High-Flow Design: Space-saving unit fits into tight basements or utility areas but delivers whole-home coverage. The 1 high-flow valve maintains strong water pressure for showers, dishwashers, laundry, and every tap in your home
  • Trusted Kenmore Quality with Warranty: Self-cleaning carbon media means no filter replacements. NSF certified and backed by a 1-year full warranty (plus 3 years on electronics, 10 years on the tank)

Description

The Kenmore Elite 520 Hybrid System delivers the best of both worlds—softened and filtered water from one space-saving unit. With a 31,000-grain capacity, it reduces hardness up to 100 gpg and clear water iron up to 3 ppm, while its built-in carbon media filter tackles chlorine taste and odor for fresher, better-tasting water. NSF certified, the system also reduces barium and radium for added peace of mind. Unlike traditional filters, the carbon media is self- cleaning, so there are no replacement cartridges to buy or change. IntelliSoft Technology adapts to your household’s usage, conserving salt and water while ensuring a steady supply of soft water. Compact yet powerful, the Elite 520 fits in tight spaces and uses a 1″ high-flow valve to keep water pressure strong throughout your home. Backed by Kenmore’s trusted warranty with up to 5 years of full coverage available, it’s the complete whole-home solution for healthier water, softer skin and hair, and longer-lasting appliances.

Brand: Kenmore


Special Feature: Programmable


Product Dimensions: 20.5"L x 15"W x 48"H


Material: Plastic


Capacity: 0.98 Cubic Feet


Included Components: Softener system, bypass valve, installation kit, instruction manual


Package Information: Bottle


Installation Type: Freestanding


Purification Method: Ion Exchange


Power Source: Corded Electric


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.5 x 21 x 52 inches; 93 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 520


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 4, 2014


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Water Channel Partners


Best Sellers Rank: #52,372 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #35 in Water Softeners


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Customer Reviews: 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (603)


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    • Kenmore 420 is better than Kenmore Elite Water Softener
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 40,000 Grain
We had a Kenmore Elite Water Softener for about 15 years (from 2010 to 2025) and it worked great, but finally decided to upgrade to the Kenmore 420P (we don't know that the "P" stands for) in November 2025. So, after installation, which was very easy (although not all the fittings for the Kenmore 420P matched the Kenmore Elite), our water was down from about 35 GPG to 5 GPG in a matter of just a few hours. What we really like about this "upgrade" to the Kenmore 420P is that water pressure is much better and more consistent than it was with the Kenmore Elite. The Kenmore 420P is a bit more expensive (about $850) but well worth the investment. Yay! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2025 by Dr. Jim
    • Plug and play with my old Kenmore softener
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 40,000 Grain
My water has never been this soft! I have a test kit to measure water softness. My old Kenmore water softener needed to be replaced, and before doing so my water measured 17 gpg for hardness (0–3 gpg is considered soft). With the new Kenmore softener, it now measures just 1 gpg. Installation was very easy—I didn’t even need to shut off the water. It connected directly to my old Kenmore adapter with the bypass in place. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2025 by tm
    • Bad product and bad support.
Color: Gray Size: Hybrid Softener / Filtration System
I bought this Kenmore water softener in hoping to have an easy setup and good product to use for my family. I item shipped to me was defected. Installation was going good and simple however, the Venturi valve didn’t work, which allowed the water in the brine tank to rise and flooded my garage. I called amazon for support and didn’t help much. Now a had salt water all over my garage floor. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2025 by Tuan Nguyen
    • Good quality, would recommend to anyone.
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 40,000 Grain
Love the difference in our water. Shower stays clean. Been in use for two months and have not added any salt yet.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2025 by Donald Morris
    • Great product, TERRIBLE assembly instructions
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 32,000 Grain
Nice, compact, easy to program. The instructions were TERRIBLE. The QR code right in the box sends you to a video which isn't even specific to this model. It has segments to connect things which this model doesn't have and excludes CRITICAL steps needs for this specific model. Recommendations for a good experience: 1) Expect that you will need two 1" x 1" flexes. They're at Lowe's in the WATER SOFTENER SECTION. You won't find them in the regular plumbing sections. 2) The video neglects to show that the hood can be detached and moved slightly (but not removed entirely as there are wires attached), which gives better access to the parts you need to attach. 3) FIRST, attach the bypass valve to the back of the unit The video doesn't show that, and doing it later sucks. THEN attach the flexes to the bypass valve and LAST attach the flexes to your plumbing. 4) The video omits entirely that apparently you need to cut the drain hose into two pieces and manually attach it to the drain fixture under the hood. I didn't know that and the drain sprayed everywhere when I ran it. Only when looking for the source of that leak did I find the drain fixture and realize you have to attach a hose to it. Read these instructions before the video, then watch the whole video several times before you start, see where these instructions fill in the gaps, and you'll enjoy this product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024 by Sarah Minto
    • Great softener for the money with good customer support.
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 32,000 Grain
Softener is very quiet when recharging. Best thing is if you previously had the equivalent unit, it will take the same hook ups. Be prepared for the height to be +- 1/2". My machine is cycling every 11 days with a hardness number of 55.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025 by Lounar
    • Softener upgrade
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 40,000 Grain
Easy to install, works great.
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2025 by Michael L. Fledderjohann
    • works like a champ
Color: Gray Size: Softener / 40,000 Grain
bought one in 2012 which it need to be replace .ease to hook up .the quality was good and it lasted 13 years.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2025 by mark

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