Keep Your Water Softener Going Strong

Your water softener plays a vital role in protecting your home and fixtures from the buildup of hard water minerals. If you have ever wondered how to tell when this important system may be malfunctioning or failing, here are a few things you should know.

Maintenance

Your water softening system works by using resin beads to remove minerals from hard water, turning the water soft before it flows into your home. Periodically these resin beads are cleaned by using salt to dissolve and flush away the hard water minerals. This is generally an automatic process, and overall your water softening system should need little maintenance other than the regular addition of salt.

Signs of Trouble

Your water softener may give several indications when it is beginning to malfunction. The most common sign is simply that your water is less soft than it should be. You may notice that your dishes have become cloudy from minerals or that you need more soap to get things clean. When this happens, it is time to check your water softening system for problems. Ensure all settings are correct, check the salt supply tank, and follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning the softener’s resin bed.

Solutions

Some softener systems may fail as a result of internal problems. This is especially true if your softener is old. Do not try to address such problems yourself. Instead, contact an expert who will know what issues to look for, how to fix them if they are repairable, and how to tell when you may need to purchase a new softening system. Very old softeners may not always be fixable.

Keeping Your Water Soft

It is important to keep your water softener in good working condition. If you see signs that your softener is beginning to fail, try a few basic checks and solutions and then contact an expert, like our team at Reynolds Purified Water, for repair or replacement if necessary.

 

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