Harvey Brine Float / Refill Control Failure

Harvey softener overflows brine; water level in salt cabinet is excessively high

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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

Stuck brine float, Leaking brine valve, Incorrect refill setting, Blocked brine drain

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit and close the inlet valve. Mop up any spilled brine to prevent corrosion of nearby items.

  • Inspect float: Remove the brine well cap and check that the float assembly moves freely up and down. Clean off any salt deposits.
  • Check for debris: Look for debris around the float valve seat and remove it carefully.
  • Verify refill setting: Ensure the brine refill volume or time is set according to the Harvey manual for your model.
  • Test drain: Confirm that brine can drain properly during regeneration by observing the drain hose.

If the float or brine valve continues to allow overfilling, the brine valve assembly should be replaced.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Harvey brine float and valve assembly
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