Kinetico Abnormal Mechanical Noise from Control Head

Kinetico softener makes unusual grinding, clicking, or squealing noises during regeneration.

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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

Worn or broken gears, Dry or misaligned cam, Debris in valve, Failing drive motor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Bypass the unit and disconnect power before opening the control head.

Inspection:

  • Remove the control head cover and visually inspect the gear train and cam.
  • Look for broken teeth, misaligned gears, or foreign objects.

Operation check:

  • With the cover off and using caution, briefly restore power and initiate a regeneration to observe where the noise originates.

Resolution: Replace any damaged gears or the entire drive assembly. If internal valve components are causing noise, a full head rebuild may be required. This is typically a technician-level repair.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Gear Assembly
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