Newark Water Softener Repair Experts
Water softener systems are specifically designed to remove excess minerals from your home’s water. High levels of calcium and magnesium can build up, causing your piping, appliances, and plumbing fixtures to deteriorate prematurely. Most water softener systems have a usable lifespan of between 10 and 15 years, provided they receive regular maintenance.
There are numerous indicators that will let you know that your water softener isn’t working correctly, such as:
- Using too much salt
- Salt bridging
- Limescale buildup
- Leaking
Your water softener system comprises various internal components that work together to remove minerals from your water. If one of these components malfunctions, you may experience issues with your entire system. When you do experience a problem, it’s best to get prompt repair service. You never want to continue running your water softener system when you know it’s malfunctioning, as it’s likely to lead to more damage that will be even more expensive to repair.
One of the most common issues homeowners have with their water softener is a salt bridge, a crust of salt around the top of the brine tank. You might notice this when you go to reload your salt. Unfortunately, if you allow this to continue building up, it’ll eventually prevent your water softener system from performing its regeneration cycle effectively. It’s best to break up any salt crust that forms. You’ll then want to manually run the regeneration cycle to ensure that your system returns to normal.
Another common issue you may encounter is that the bottom of your brine tank appears to be accumulating a salty mush. This occurs when the salt you add to the tank forms a sludge-like material. This can happen due to too much moisture in the brine tank or using low-quality salt. It’s best to remove the salty mush from your tank. Try upgrading to a higher-quality salt to see if that solves the issue. If it doesn’t, then you’ll want to consult one of our plumbing professionals to further determine the cause of the excess moisture in your brine tank.
One annoying issue you may run into with your water softener is that it’s leaking water onto the ground. Water can leak from loose connections, worn-out seals, or a crack in one of your tanks. You’ll want to call our plumbing professionals to evaluate the source of the leak and repair it before the issue gets any worse.