With the amount of salt and minerals that come in contact with your water softener, clogs are extremely common. When your water softener is clogged, it is not able to effectively soften your water, and can cause additional plumbing issues if the clog is not removed in a timely manner.
Your water softener has filters to remove large minerals and debris that could cause harm to the unit. However, this means that these filters need to be cleaned or replaced every three to five months to avoid having these harmful elements make their way into your water softener system.
In salt-based water softeners, there are resin beads that assist in the water softening process. While these resin beads often last the entire lifespan of your unit, there are times that they will fail and need to be replaced for your water softener to continue functioning properly.
Occasionally, large chunks of crystalized salt build up in your water softener tank due to an excess of salt being added or from high humidity in the tank. When these salt bridges form, your water softener will not be able to soften water properly until they are broken up and removed.
As water softener units age, there is a chance that you could run into some motor issues. If you have noticed your water softener making an odd noise or your water seems as though it is harder than usual, we recommend having the motor inspected by a professional for needed repairs.
One of the easiest ways to identify a problem with your water softener is hard water spots on your dinnerware, shower, and faucet.
If your water softener is not working properly, minerals will begin to build up in pipes — causing your water pressure to lessen.
If you begin to notice that your water has a funny or bad taste, it may be caused by a malfunctioning water softener unit.
This may seem weird, but if you are used to the feeling of soft water, you will be able to feel a difference if your water is not being softened.
