water softener maintenance schedule

Water Softener Maintenance Checklist: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Tasks Most Guides Skip

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Water Softener Maintenance Checklist

Water softener maintenance breaks down into two categories: the five-minute monthly check that keeps the system fed, and the annual tasks that keep it actually working. Most owner’s manuals cover the first category reasonably well. They skip the second almost entirely. This checklist covers both, in the order that matters, including the one annual task … Read more

Water Softener Maintenance: The Annual Checklist and the 15-Minute Task That Prevents Most Service Calls

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Water Softener Maintenance

The two maintenance tasks that prevent most problems are checking the salt every four to six weeks and cleaning the venturi valve once a year. Most homeowners do the first and skip the second entirely, which is why the venturi clog is the leading reason softeners stop using salt and the most common source of … Read more