How To Maintain Your Water Softener System

22 December 2020
 Categories: Business, Blog

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If you have decided to have a water softener system installed in your home, it is important that you understand this type of system will require regular maintenance to ensure that the system continues to do its job. The maintenance is minimal and inexpensive, but it is necessary. Keep reading to learn a few things you need to know.

Check the Salt on a Regular Basis

The brine tank, which is where the salt is, only needs to be refilled once every couple of months. However, it is recommended to check it more often. Every now and then, you should open the lid to the brine tank and ensure that the salt is covered in water. If you notice that the water level is low and the salt is dry, refill the tank with salt. This is ultimately the only "maintenance" that you need to do, but there are other tips to ensure that your water softener systems continue to perform well.

Use Quality Salt

If you do need to refill the brine tank, ensure you are using a salt of good quality. The good news is that salt that is used in water softener systems is relatively inexpensive. Ideally, you should opt for evaporated salt pellets, as this is the purest form of salt for your system.

Familiarize Yourself with the Cleaning Process

It is very important that you are familiar with how to clean the water softener system, and then actually use that knowledge on a regular basis. The best time to clean the system will be when the brine tank is almost out of salt. When this happens, remove any remaining salt out. You can then clean the tank with water, a gentle detergent, and a gentle brush. Rinse out the tank, refill it with the salt, and allow it to regenerate for the night.

Know the Signs of Trouble

If you are going to be using a water softener system in your home, you must be familiar with the signs of potential issues. One of the most common signs of an issue is that your soap isn't properly lathering. Some other signs that you have an issue on your hands are scale buildup in sinks, bathtubs, and pipes, stiff laundry, and different tasting water.  

Overall, maintenance for your water softener is pretty basic. You likely will not have many issues with your system. However, if you ever feel that there is a problem or you just aren't sure what steps you should be taking, do not hesitate to contact a professional for assistance.