Service water softener
Short answer
Run a manual regeneration cycle, clean any sediment from the brine tank, and confirm your hardness setting once a year.
Why It Matters
Resin beads, brine valves, and venturi nozzles foul over time, reducing soft water output even when the salt tank is full.
Tools
- Scoop or ladle
- Shop vacuum
Materials
- Water hardness test strips
How to Do It
- Locate the manual regeneration button or dial on the control head and start a cycle.
- While the cycle runs, inspect the brine tank for sediment or sludge accumulated beneath the salt.
- If sediment is present, scoop or vacuum it out from the bottom of the tank.
- Rinse the brine tank interior and brine valve with clean water to clear any remaining residue.
- Test your water's current hardness with a test strip or check your utility's annual water report, then update the softener's hardness setting if it no longer matches.
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