Clearwater No Brine Refill

Clearwater softener brine tank is dry (no water) even right before regeneration.

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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

Refill stage not programmed or disabled, Clogged refill flow control, Stuck brine valve, Control valve not opening refill port

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before removing any valve components.

  • Check programming: Ensure a brine refill time is set in the Clearwater controller and not set to zero.
  • Inspect refill flow control: Remove and clean the refill flow control orifice in the control valve.
  • Observe refill: During the refill stage, look for water entering the brine tank. If none, the internal port may be blocked.
  • Manually add water: As a temporary measure, add 3–4 gallons of water to the brine tank so the next regeneration can occur.

If the valve never refills the tank, the Clearwater control valve body or board may be defective.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Clearwater refill flow control
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