AquaUnique
Iron Breakthrough or Resin Fouling
Water has a metallic or rusty taste and orange staining appears despite the softener
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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
High iron levels exceeding softener design, Resin fouled with iron, No iron removal pre-treatment, Inadequate regeneration frequency
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Iron-stained water is usually safe but may damage fixtures and laundry.
Step-by-step:
- Test iron level: Use an iron test kit on raw water. Compare with AquaUnique softener specifications.
- Use resin cleaner: Run a regeneration using an approved iron-removing resin cleaner following the product and AquaUnique instructions.
- Increase regeneration frequency: Adjust settings so the softener regenerates more often to prevent iron buildup.
- Consider pre-treatment: For high iron, install an iron filter ahead of the softener.
When to call a technician: Severely fouled resin may need to be replaced by a professional.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
AquaUnique Cation Resin
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