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GE SmartW ater™Whole Home Systems
What Is A GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System?
A GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System* combines the benefits of both drinking water filtration and water softening providing highquality water for drinking, cooking, bathing and showering. Homeowners may not know the quality of the water coming into their homes, but they know and
trust the GE brand—one of the most trusted names in the world. See, feel and taste the difference immediately with a GE SmartWater
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Whole Home System.
Why Include a GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System?
75% of all Americans are concerned about the quality of their water.**
*For the full benefits of a Whole Home System, install a GE SmartWater™ filtration system not only in the kitchen, but wherever you drink water—including a wet bar or bathroom.
**Source: Water Quality Association
†Elements removed are not necessarily present in your water. See product specification sheets, packed with product, for specific elements reduced by model, or call the GE Answer Center
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toll-free 800.626.2000.
††Based on a study conducted by New Mexico State University
Drinking Water Filtration Systems
A water filtration system removes unpleasant tastes and odors from
drinking water and reduces undesirable elements. Filtered water
eliminates the expense and inconvenience of purchasing bottled water
at a store or scheduling home delivery of bottled water.
Undesirable elements can adversely affect water used for drinking and
cooking. GE SmartWater
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Filtration Systems reduce the following
undesirable elements:
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Water Softening Systems
A water softening system enhances the quality of water throughout the
home, from the kitchen to the bath, and from the laundry room to the
basement or garage. By reducing hard water and mineral build-up, a
water softening system refines one of the most basic essential elements
of the home.
GE SmartWater
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Softening Systems provide quality water throughout
the home, from the way you feel after showering, to the performance of
your appliances.
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Soft water feels noticeably smoother to your skin
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Reduced spotting of dishes and glassware; reduces detergent use
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Laundry is brighter, cleaner and softer; life of clothing is increased
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Towels are 45% whiter while using 1/3 less detergent
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Easier cleaning of showers, tubs and sinks due to decreased
soap residue
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Helps reduce scale build-up in pipes which can reduce water flow
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Water heater efficiency on systems using softened water may be
increased up to 22% if heating with electricity, up to 29% if heating
with gas.
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Taste and Odor
• Ammonia
• Chlorine
Sediment
• Rust
• Dirt
Lead
Nitrates/Nitrites
Sodium
Organic/Inorganic
Chemical Contaminants
• Copper
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
Cysts
• Cryptosporidium
• Giardia