Tier1 softener regenerates too frequently, wasting salt and water.

Safety first: No special hazards for programming changes; do not open live electrical parts.

• Verify actual hardness: Test your water hardness with a reliable test kit or lab report. Compare to the programmed hardness.
• Adjust settings: Enter the installer menu and set hardness and capacity according to Tier1 guidelines for your resin volume and household usage.
• Check flow meter operation: Run water at a faucet and confirm the display shows flow and counts down remaining capacity. If not, see flow meter troubleshooting.
• Optimize reserve: Reduce the reserve capacity or safety factor if it is set excessively high, while still ensuring you do not run out of soft water.