Lo Salt
Autotrol Low brine tank salt level warning

Display shows “Lo Salt” or “Low Salt” and an audible alarm may sound

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Possible Causes

Salt level below sensor, Salt bridge preventing sensor contact, Faulty brine tank salt level sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No electrical work is required; keep the area dry.

  • Check actual salt level: Open the brine tank and visually confirm the salt level. If low, add appropriate water softener salt (pellets or solar crystals as recommended).
  • Break salt bridge: If the tank appears full but the salt is hardened at the top, use a broom handle or similar tool to gently break up the salt bridge so salt can fall into the water below.
  • Inspect salt level sensor: On models with a float or electronic salt sensor, ensure it moves freely and is not encrusted with salt. Clean the sensor and float assembly with warm water.
  • Test sensor: After cleaning and refilling, wait for a regeneration cycle. If the warning persists despite adequate salt, the salt level sensor/float assembly may be faulty and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Autotrol brine tank float and salt level assembly
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