GE No Regeneration at All

Water softener never regenerates, even after long periods of water use.

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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

Regeneration mode disabled, Flow sensor not counting, Control board failure, Power loss resetting settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: No internal work is required for initial checks.

  • Step 1 – Confirm mode: Ensure the unit is set to demand‑initiated or time‑clock regeneration and not in an off mode.
  • Step 2 – Check flow metering: Run water and verify that the display shows flow and usage. If not, see turbine troubleshooting.
  • Step 3 – Verify schedule: Make sure a regeneration time is programmed and that the unit has not been left in vacation mode.
  • Step 4 – Test manual regen: If manual regeneration works but automatic never starts, replace the GE electronic control board.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Electronic Control Board
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