Whirlpool Pro Series
Insufficient Rinse or Brine Draw Imbalance
Water tastes salty or briny after regeneration
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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
Shortened rinse cycle, Incorrect programming, Brine valve leaking during service, Drain line restriction
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Place the unit in bypass if water is excessively salty to avoid using it. Unplug before internal work.
Steps:
- Run extra rinse: Manually advance the unit to the rinse stage and allow a full rinse cycle to flush residual brine.
- Check drain line: Ensure the drain line is not kinked, elevated too high, or partially blocked, which can reduce rinse flow.
- Inspect brine valve: Verify the brine valve fully closes at the end of brine draw and does not leak brine into service.
- Review programming: Confirm rinse times are set to factory-recommended values.
Resolution: If salty taste persists, replace the brine valve assembly and verify proper drain line installation.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Brine Valve Assembly
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