SpringWell Pressure Drop Across Softener

Water pressure is noticeably lower after the SpringWell softener than before.

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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

Clogged inlet screen, Fouled resin bed, Undersized plumbing or bypass, Partially closed bypass or shutoff valves

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Bypass the softener if pressure is critically low to restore household water while troubleshooting.

Steps to restore normal pressure:

  • 1. Compare in-service vs. bypass: If pressure improves significantly in bypass, the restriction is within the softener.
  • 2. Clean inlet screen: Remove and clean the SpringWell inlet screen to remove sediment.
  • 3. Check valves: Ensure the bypass and any isolation valves are fully open and correctly positioned.
  • 4. Backwash resin: Run a manual regeneration to backwash and fluff the resin bed. If pressure improves temporarily, the resin may be fouled and require cleaning or replacement.
  • 5. Replace resin or upsize system: If pressure drop persists, replace the SpringWell cation resin media and verify the system is properly sized for your flow demands.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

SpringWell Inlet Screen / Cation Resin Media
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