Water Softener Inspection Near Rocky Mount, VA

With the proper pretreatment and maintenance, the average water softener will not need its resins replaced in its lifetime. It is impossible to accurately determine the life of resin since so many factors contribute to the degradation of the resin itself.

Generally, you will need to add salt to your brine tank about every eight weeks. How often you should add salt to your brine tank depends on how often you regenerate your water softener. The more your water softener regenerates, the more salt you will consume. Add more salt to your salt brine when you see water above the salt in the brine.

With proper maintenance, you should only have to replace your water softener around every 10-15 years. Proper maintenance is key to lengthening to the lifespan of your water softener. If you notice your water softener acting abnormally, call a Plumbing Champions plumbing expert to see if you need a water softener replacement.

After installing a water softener, you can expect soft water within two weeks. The amount of scale already in your home can affect how quickly the softener will get rid of it.

If a water softener is not regenerating, it is most likely due to a hard salt crust, also called a “salt bridge,” that has formed in the bottom of the tank. The bridge prevents salt from falling down and dissolving in the water to form brine. If too little salt gets dissolved, the resin can’t regenerate and will eventually stop softening. In this case, you’ll need to schedule a professional repair to address the issue.