Autotrol
Brine tank overfill
Autotrol softener brine tank overflows with water
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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
Stuck brine refill valve, Plugged brine line flow control, Leaking brine float, Incorrect refill time setting
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit and avoid electrical contact with standing water.
- Stop overflow: Place the Autotrol valve in bypass and manually bail out excess water from the brine tank.
- Inspect float assembly: Remove and inspect the brine float assembly for cracks or misadjustment. Replace if it does not shut off flow.
- Clean refill flow control: Remove and clean the brine refill flow control orifice to ensure proper restriction.
- Check refill time: Verify that the brine refill time is set correctly in the control programming. Reduce if excessively long.
- Test refill: Run a manual regeneration and observe the refill step to confirm the float shuts off water at the correct level.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Autotrol brine float assembly
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