Waterguy Internal Resin Tank Mechanical Wear

Softener resin tank makes grinding or scraping noises during regeneration

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.

Possible Causes

Broken resin beads, Damaged distributor tube, Foreign objects in resin tank, Piston scraping due to worn seals

Safety first: Unplug and depressurize before removing the control valve from the tank.

Listen carefully: Determine if the noise is from the valve head or inside the tank.
Inspect valve: Remove the Waterguy control valve and inspect the piston and seals for wear; replace if damaged.
Check distributor tube: Inspect the top of the distributor tube and basket for cracks or loose pieces.
Resin replacement: If resin beads are broken down or contaminated with sand, replace the resin media and flush thoroughly.

Hard 4/5

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