Water softeners can be very reliable in purifying and filtering the water supply to your property. However, they are not always perfect. Your water softener may experience a malfunction or breakdown every once in a while. To make sure that your water softener is always working at full capacity, you need to keep a close eye on it. What should you look out for in order to make sure it runs at its best?
These are five common problems with water softeners.
Clogs
Clogging and blockage are two of the most common problems with water softeners. Blockages are usually caused by salt and other minerals building up inside the softener. These minerals can build up to a point where water cannot travel through them. This type of clog will often cause water to feel less soft and behave more like hard water. Most clogs can be fixed easily.
Motor Failures
Water softeners, like any motor-powered device, are susceptible to motor failures. Although this is unlikely to be a problem with your softener often, it is something you should be aware of. To give your softener’s motor as long a lifespan as possible, it’s necessary to keep your water softener regularly maintained. This includes cleaning it, changing its filters, and emptying it, just to name a few responsibilities. Your water softener may sound like it is struggling.
Defunct Resin Beads
Resin beads are used in salt-driven water softeners. They are essential for the operation of a salt-based water sanitizer. These beads are used to replace hard minerals with more soft ones. Resin beads used in water softeners are made to last the whole life of the softener. However, sometimes they don’t. If your resin beads are damaged, you will see them floating in the softener. It is usually necessary to replace the entire thing in most cases.
Salt Bridges
The brine tank of a water-softener may become inundated with hard, crumbly material, which restricts water flow. High humidity and salty softeners can cause this hardened crusty material to form. This hard, crusty material is known as a salt bridge and will stop your water softener from using any salt. It will also prevent it from softening water. While you could try to break apart the salt bridge by thrusting a long stick down into your water softener, you might be better off calling in a professional. This will make sure that your softener’s mechanical systems are not damaged.
Dirty Filter
A dirty filter is one of the most common problems with water softeners. Water softeners use filters at the beginning of their filtering process to keep out large minerals. These filters are more likely to come in contact with sediment than the other parts of the softener. It is recommended that your water softener’s filter be changed every 3 to 5 years in order to maintain its optimal performance. If you find any issues before this time, it’s a good idea to change the filter.
Are you having water softener problems?
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This post was written by Joey Denick. Joey is the Owner and Operator of Clog Kings. At Clog Kings, LLC, we pride ourselves on our dedication and efficiency. We know you don’t have time to waste. That’s why we work fast to get your home or commercial building back up and running in no time. If you are looking for Plumber Trinity Florida then look no further because we got you covered!