Kenmore
Excessive Drain Flow or Restricted House Drain
Softener frequently overflows drain during regeneration
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Possible Causes
Drain line run into undersized or clogged house drain, Drain flow control missing or damaged, Excessive water pressure, Incorrect drain line installation
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Be cautious of slippery floors and water damage. Shut off water if necessary.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. House drain capacity:
- Ensure the softener drain discharges into a drain that can handle the flow (laundry tub, floor drain, etc.).
- 2. Drain line flow control:
- Verify the flow control orifice is present in the drain fitting on the valve head.
- Replace if missing or damaged.
- 3. Drain routing:
- Ensure the drain line is properly secured and has an air gap.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Drain Line Flow Control
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