How to clear water softener error codes
To clear the error codes from the electronic control, follow these simple steps.
Unplug the transformer power supply.
Check possible cause and correct as needed. See our water softener DIY repair section or check your owner's manual.
Plug in the power transformer.
Wait 6 minutes after power is restored.
If the error code returns, the problem wasn’t resolved.
Symptoms for water softeners
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Main causes: faulty brine valve assembly, bad rotor valve…
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Main causes: salt bridge inside the salt tank, bad timer, valve motor failure, faulty rotor valve, clogged venturi…
Main causes: loose water line connections, cracked water-carrying components, bad rotor valve seals…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power transformer, faulty timer…
Main causes: empty salt tank, salt bridge, depleted resin, clogged or damaged venturi, broken rotor position switch, fai…
Main causes: broken resin tank screen, bad resin tank seals, cracked upper distributor in resin tank…
Main causes: broken water flow meter, faulty timer, water flow to softener is bypassed…
Repair guides for water softeners
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your water softener.
How to replace a water softener venturi
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How to replace a water softener rotor position switch
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How to replace a water softener timer
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Articles and videos for water softeners
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