Aquasana softener causes salty taste in water after regeneration

Safety first: Salty water is usually not dangerous but can be unpleasant. Place the unit in BYPASS if taste is severe.

Steps to correct salty taste:

• 1. Check programming: Ensure the Aquasana control is set to factory rinse times. Increase final rinse duration if adjustable.
• 2. Inspect drain line: Confirm the drain line is not kinked or restricted, allowing full rinse flow.
• 3. Reduce salt dosage: If the salt setting is very high, reduce to the recommended level for your hardness and capacity.
• 4. Run extra rinse: Manually start a regeneration and allow it to complete, then run a second regeneration to flush residual salt.
• 5. Valve inspection: If salty taste persists, the Aquasana valve may not be fully shifting to service. Have a technician inspect and service the control valve.