subject: Troubleshooting: Water Softeners [print this page] A water softener device plays an important role in the homes where the water supply essentially comprises of hard water. It separates out the hardness of the water and the minerals responsible for dry skin.
When the water softener device stops functioning properly, inspect the brine tank. If the level of brine tank is low then fill it to at least one third of the volume. After filling the brine tank, press the 'Recharge' button to start availing water softener services. Keep in track the time of pressing the 'Recharge' button and press the button only for a time interval specified in the manual.
In case you are not getting anything on your power LED, check if the water softener unit is plugged in or not. If the connections are alright, reset the electronic controls of the softener unit. If the problem still persists then try resetting the circuit breaker and change the fuse of the softener unit.
Instead of using hot water, use cold water while recharging your water softener's settings. This will prevent the hot water from entering the softener unit. Set the timer and hardness level settings to a value that will yield the maximum efficiency.
If the brine tank is not draining out properly, inspect the drain hose valve of the water softener unit closely. Also, check the installation of the valve and make sure that there are no bends or twists in the drain hose. If you notice dirt then dismantle the nozzle, valve, brine tank and other parts of the water softener and clean them thoroughly.
If the drain system of the brine tank is not working properly then check the drain hose valve of the unit carefully. Remove any bend or twist in the hose. Also, remove any dirt by dismantling the nozzle, valve, brine tank and other parts of the water softener unit.
If your glassware appears to be cloudy even after the use of the water softener then try adding a less amount of detergent to your dishwasher. Also, decrease the washing time to avoid any kind of glass etching.
If you feel comfortable doing all these then you can call an expert. The expert will do the job for you. Choose your expert carefully such that the chosen plumber should be from a genuine company with a clean record.
