Marlo Internal Drain Valve Leak

Water leaks from the drain line continuously even when the softener is in service mode

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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 rotor/seal pack, Debris lodged in valve seat, Cracked valve body, Misaligned cam

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Place the Marlo softener in bypass to stop the leak and depressurize the system before opening the valve.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Confirm leak path: Verify that water is exiting only from the drain line and not from other fittings.
  • 2. Inspect drain line: Ensure the drain line is not restricted or elevated beyond Marlo's specifications, which can cause backpressure and internal leaks.
  • 3. Service rotor/seal pack: Remove the valve cover and extract the rotor and seal pack. Inspect for wear, cuts, or embedded debris. Clean the valve body ports.
  • 4. Check cam alignment: Ensure the cam is correctly positioned for service mode and that the drive motor fully seats the rotor.

When to replace parts: Replace the Marlo rotor and seal pack kit if seals are worn or damaged. If the valve body is cracked, replace the complete Marlo control valve body.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Marlo rotor and seal pack kit
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