AquaHouse Flow Restriction Through Softener

Softener causes noticeable drop in water pressure throughout the house when in service.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Clogged inlet screen, Fouled resin bed with iron or sediment, Undersized plumbing or bypass, Partially closed AquaHouse bypass valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Place the unit in BYPASS to quickly restore pressure if needed. Depressurize before opening any fittings.

Step-by-step:

  • 1. Compare bypass vs service: Switch to BYPASS. If pressure improves significantly, the restriction is within the softener.
  • 2. Check bypass position: Ensure the AquaHouse bypass is fully in SERVICE when testing.
  • 3. Clean inlet screen: Remove and clean the inlet screen on the control valve as described in inlet fault procedures.
  • 4. Backwash resin: Run a manual regeneration and ensure a strong backwash flow to flush sediment from the resin bed.
  • 5. Consider resin fouling: If pressure remains low, the resin may be heavily fouled and require chemical cleaning or replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

AquaHouse Control Valve Inlet Screen
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