Water Softener: Resin beads in water
A broken screen or failed seal in the upper distributor can allow resin beads to escape into the water supply. A cracked upper distributor also can cause this problem.
Unplug the water softener and shut off the water supply, then remove the valve assembly and inspect the upper distributor components. Replace the screen if it's torn or damaged. Replace the screen seal if it's damaged. Replace the upper distributor if it's cracked.
You'll need to add resin beads to the filter or replace the resin beads after repairing the upper distributor.
These repairs may help solve your water softener problem
Replace the water softener resin beads
As the water flows through the resin tank, resin beads act as magnets to attract and remove the hard water minerals that make the water hard. Resin beads last for about 10 years before losing effectiveness. Replace the resin beads every 10 years or when you notice that the water softener no longer softens water despite preventive maintenance and system troubleshooting.
Symptoms for water softeners
Repair guides for water softeners
The valve motor rotates the valve rotor to operate the water softener. If the valve motor fails, follow these steps to replace the valve motor.
The timer is the control board you use to program the water softener. If the timer isn’t accepting commands when you push the buttons or if the display won’t power up, replace the timer.
The venturi draws brine water from the salt tank to the resin tank for regeneration. Follow these steps to replace a damaged venturi.
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