AFWFilters Insufficient brine usage

Softener uses very little or no salt over weeks of operation

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Possible Causes

Regeneration not occurring, Brine not drawn, Incorrect capacity/hardness settings, Salt bridge

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Minimal risk; avoid lifting heavy salt bags if you have physical limitations.

  • Check regeneration history: Note the last regeneration date on the display. If it has not regenerated recently, troubleshoot the timer or meter.
  • Inspect brine tank: Look for a salt bridge and break it if present. Confirm there is water at the bottom of the tank.
  • Observe a regeneration: Manually start a regeneration and confirm that the brine level drops during brine draw. If not, service the injector and brine system.
  • Verify programming: Ensure hardness and capacity are set correctly so that the unit regenerates at appropriate intervals.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Brine System (Injector, Brine Valve, Brine Tank)
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