Find out what's causing your water softener system to fill up and water and stop working like it should. Get your water softener repaired today.
Should Your Water Softener System's Brine Tank Be Full of Water?
The answer is no. If your water softener system's brine tank is full of water, then it won't be able to draw the solution out of the brine tank during the regeneration cycle. This will cause your water to be hard. Once your brine tank is full of water, the safety float will be engaged.
Check Your Drain Line
During regeneration, the brine solution is sucked out of the brine tank. If your drain line is blocked, frozen, or has a kink in it, then it cannot be drained away and will build up in the tank.
Check Your Safety Float
Your water softener system will have a device known as a safety float. It is located inside your brine tank inside the plastic cylinder that marks the salt level in your tank.
This mechanism is designed to shut off the water flow into the brine tank if too much water is being added. The safety float will ensure that your water softener doesn't cause a flood.
If the safety float isn't functioning properly, it will fail to shut off the water flow when it should, causing your tank to fill up with water.
Your safety float is designed to shut off the water flow into the brine tank if too much water is being added
If your safety float is sticking, you can try the following:
Carefully remove the float by removing the lid on the cylinder inside your tank and lifting the float out. Run it under some hot water for a few minutes to remove any clogs or debris.
While it is being run under the water, gently move the float up and down to make sure that it is moving freely.
Check to see if the small ball in the bottom of the float is able to move freely as well.
Note: Only attempt to remove and clean your safety float when your water softener is not in a regeneration mode.
Check Your Float Levels
Another cause of water filling up your brine tank is if your float valve has been set too high. If this is the case, excess water could build up over time because your system may not be able to get rid of all of the water after each discharge cycle.
Remove your safety float and run it under hot water to clean away any clogs or debris
Check the Valves
An entry valve on your water softener, usually located at the back of your unit, controls the water coming into your system.
If the valve gets damaged, clogged, or broken, it may not be able to stop water from getting in and filling up your brine tank.
If the valve is simply clogged, you can try removing and cleaning it. If it is damaged or broken, you will need to call a professional for a replacement part.
Check the Age of Your Softener - It May Need To Be Replaced
The age of your water softener system could be another reason why it is filling up with water. Your water softener, just like other appliances, can only last for so long.
Eventually, the various components will start to wear. This typically occurs after about 10 to 15 years. Some water softeners may last longer, especially if they have been well maintained. If your water softener is getting older, it may need to be replaced.
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WaterSmart: Water Softener Systems Preventative Maintenance Services
In addition to repairing any water softener, WaterSmart also offers several preventative maintenance services at a reasonable rate. The following is a list of our services and corresponding rates:
Water Softener Diagnostic Check (Valve, Seals, Updating, Settings, Wireless Remote Sync, Test)
Water Softener Clean Out (Clean Venturi, Clean Salt Tank, Salt Bridge Removal, Sanitize)
Ultra Violet Light Replacement
Big Blue Filter Replacement
Resin Bed Clean-Out (Clean Resin Bed of Built Up Contaminants And Iron / Magnesium). Regular Tune – Ups and Replacement of Parts: Resin does not normally get cleaned out. Resin will usually be changed for new resin).
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