Common Water Softener Problems and Solutions
Problem | Procedure |
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Water remains hard | Check and refill salt in brine tank Set timer to regenerate more often Have water checked for iron content and install iron filter if necessary |
Salt compacts to form a bridge | Poke salt bridge with broom handle to loosen salt pellets. If salt is hard, disconnect softener, empty tank, and lift out the salt bridge. Replenish with fresh salt |
Softener not drawing brine | Flush brine line Clean or replace injector and filter screen |
Softener doesn’t work at all | Remove control unit and take to dealer to service motor and timer |