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Water Softener Maintenance Guide

Water Softener Maintenance Guide

Monthly

Check the salt level — should be at least half full
Use high-purity salt pellets (not rock salt)
Break up any salt bridges by pushing a broom handle down through the salt

Annual

Clean the brine tank — drain it, scrub the inside, refill
Check and clean the venturi valve
Run a system sanitizer through the unit

Signs of Problems

Spots on dishes, stiff laundry, soap not lathering, or white buildup on faucets mean the softener isn't working properly.

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