EcoWater
Residual Brine in Service Water
Softener causes salty taste in household water after 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
Insufficient rinse time, High brine concentration, Valve not fully shifting to service, Drain line restriction
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Place the unit in bypass if taste is severe, then troubleshoot. Unplug before opening the valve.
Steps to correct:
- 1. Run extra rinse: Manually advance the valve to the fast rinse position and allow it to run longer than normal to flush residual brine.
- 2. Check drain line: Ensure the drain line is not kinked, elevated too high, or partially blocked, which can reduce rinse flow.
- 3. Verify cycle settings: Confirm that backwash and rinse times are set to EcoWater specifications for your model and resin size.
- 4. Inspect valve operation: If the valve does not fully shift to service position, rebuild the valve with a new seal pack and piston.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
EcoWater Seal Pack / Piston Kit
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