Water softener makes loud banging or hammering noises when regenerating

Safety first: No immediate hazard, but repeated hammer can damage plumbing.

Step-by-step checks:

• 1. Check pipe support: Ensure pipes feeding the softener are securely clipped to walls or joists.
• 2. Reduce pressure: If pressure is high, have a plumber fit or adjust a pressure reducing valve.
• 3. Install water hammer arrestor: Ask a plumber to fit a hammer arrestor near the softener inlet if hammer persists.

Internal valve timing is factory set; do not attempt to modify regeneration speeds without Scalemaster guidance.