Monarch
Over-Brining / Excessive Salt Consumption
Softener uses excessive salt; brine tank empties quickly
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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
Brine refill time set too long, Leaking refill valve, Incorrect salt dosage setting, Brine line siphoning
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Avoid overfilling the brine tank with water while testing.
- Review settings: Check the programmed salt dose or brine refill time against Monarch specifications for your model and resin size. Reduce if set too high.
- Check for continuous refill: In service mode, listen for water entering the brine tank. If water flows when it should not, the refill valve is leaking and needs service.
- Inspect brine line routing: Ensure the brine line does not create a siphon effect that could draw extra water into or out of the tank.
- Monitor after adjustment: After changes, observe salt usage over a few cycles to confirm normal consumption.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Refill Valve / Flow Control
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