Foridra Flow Restriction Through Softener

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 Foridra inlet/outlet screens, Fouled resin bed, Undersized softener for flow demand, Partially closed bypass or shutoff valves

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Place the softener in bypass before disassembling any parts. Relieve pressure.

  • Bypass test: Put the Foridra softener in bypass. If pressure improves, the restriction is within the softener.
  • Check valves: Ensure inlet and outlet valves are fully open when the unit is in service.
  • Clean screens: Remove and clean inlet and outlet screens on the Foridra valve head.
  • Resin bed check: If flow remains low, the resin bed may be fouled or channelled. Consider resin cleaning or replacement.
  • System sizing: Verify the softener’s service flow rating matches your household demand; if undersized, upgrading may be necessary.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Foridra inlet/outlet screens and resin media
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