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| Problem | Possible Cause | DIY Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low salt in the brine tank | Refill the brine tank with softener salt. | | Softener never regenerates | Electrical power is interrupted | Check the circuit breaker and ensure the unit is plugged into a working outlet. | | Iron stains on plumbing fixtures | Organic or ferric iron in the water | This type of iron is not dissolved and cannot be removed by most softeners. A pre-filter or iron removal system is needed. | | No salt usage in brine tank | A salt bridge has formed | Break up the salt bridge by carefully poking through the salt layer with a broom handle. | | Softener using too much salt | Incorrect regeneration settings | Reprogram the control valve with the correct water hardness and capacity settings from your owner's manual. |

: Ensure there is at least 12 inches of salt in the tank for a proper recharge. 40278 water softener full

A common issue occurs when the salt tank remains completely full over several weeks, indicating that the system is not consuming salt during its regeneration cycles. The Salt Bridge Phenomenon | Problem | Possible Cause | DIY Solution