US Water Systems Over-Frequent Regeneration

Softener regenerates too frequently (daily or more) even with normal water use

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Possible Causes

Hardness set too high, Capacity set too low, Meter miscalibrated, Excessive water usage or leak in plumbing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No special hazards; focus on settings and leak checks.

  • Review settings: Confirm hardness and capacity are correctly programmed. Reduce hardness setting if it was overestimated.
  • Check for leaks: Look for running toilets, dripping faucets, or other continuous water use that could trigger frequent regenerations.
  • Verify meter accuracy: Compare the controller's recorded daily usage with your actual estimated usage. If readings are abnormally high, inspect the flow meter for faults.
  • Adjust reserve capacity: If reserve is set too high, reduce it to a more appropriate level for your household.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Flow Meter / Control Programming
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