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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