GE Appliances Timer / Demand Initiation Failure

Softener does not regenerate automatically; only regenerates when manually started.

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Possible Causes

Incorrect regeneration mode setting, Faulty turbine/flow sensor, Clock not keeping time, Disabled auto-regeneration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Work at the control panel with dry hands.

  • Step 1 – Check mode: Ensure the softener is set to demand-initiated regeneration or time clock mode as desired, not OFF.
  • Step 2 – Verify clock: Confirm the time of day is correct and that the clock advances accurately.
  • Step 3 – Test flow sensor: Run water and confirm the display shows flow. If not, service the turbine and sensor.
  • Step 4 – Review capacity: Ensure capacity and hardness are set so that the unit will reach its regeneration threshold within a reasonable time.
  • Step 5 – Control board replacement: If all sensors and settings are correct but auto-regeneration still does not occur, replace the electronic control board.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Turbine Sensor
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