Clearwater
Flow Restriction Through Softener
Clearwater softener causes noticeable drop in water pressure throughout the house.
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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
Clogged inlet screen, Fouled resin bed with iron or sediment, Undersized softener for flow demand, Partially closed inlet/outlet valves
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off water and relieve pressure before removing screens or opening plumbing.
- Compare bypass vs service: Place the Clearwater softener in BYPASS. If pressure improves significantly, the restriction is in the softener.
- Clean inlet screen: Remove and rinse the inlet screen on the Clearwater control valve.
- Backwash thoroughly: Run an extra manual regeneration to flush sediment from the resin bed.
- Assess sizing: If pressure drops only at high demand, the softener may be undersized; consult Clearwater sizing guidelines.
Severely fouled resin may need to be cleaned with resin cleaner or replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Clearwater cation resin
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