Aquabion Excessive Salt Consumption

Aquabion softener uses salt very quickly; salt level drops much faster than expected.

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Possible Causes

Overly frequent regenerations due to incorrect hardness setting, Brine valve leaking and overfilling brine, Incorrect salt dosage programming, Internal valve leak causing repeated partial regenerations

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before changing controller settings or opening the valve body.

  • Review programming: Check Aquabion settings for hardness, capacity, and regeneration mode (time/volume). Reduce hardness value if it was set too high and ensure capacity matches resin size.
  • Check regeneration frequency: Monitor how often the unit regenerates. If it regenerates daily with low water use, adjust settings or investigate for leaks in the home.
  • Inspect brine valve: Examine the brine refill valve and float assembly for leaks that could cause excessive brine fill. Replace worn seals or the brine valve kit if necessary.
  • Check for internal leaks: Look for continuous flow to the drain line when the unit is in service. Internal leaks can cause the controller to miscalculate usage and regenerate too often.

Warning: Do not simply reduce salt dosage below Aquabion recommendations without confirming water quality; under-salting can damage resin.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Brine Valve Kit
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