Err SALT
Kenmore
Salt Level / Brine System Fault
Display shows a salt-related error (e.g., “Err SALT”) and regeneration is inhibited
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Possible Causes
Empty salt tank, Severe salt bridge, Blocked brine well, Faulty salt level sensor or wiring
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: No high-voltage work is required; keep power connected.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Verify salt quantity:
- Ensure the tank has at least 1/3 full of clean, pellet salt.
- 2. Break salt bridge and remove mush:
- Check for and break any salt bridge.
- Remove salt mush and refill with fresh salt.
- 3. Clean brine well and float:
- Remove and clean the brine float assembly and brine well tube.
- 4. Sensor and wiring:
- Inspect the salt level sensor (if present) and its wiring harness.
- Reseat connectors at the control board.
- If the sensor is defective, replace the salt level sensor.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Salt Level Sensor
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