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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…
Main causes: clogged drain hose, faulty rotor valve, leaky rotor valve seals…
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
The venturi valve in your water softener draws brine water from the salt tank to the resin tank for regeneration. Follow…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less

How to replace a water softener rotor position switch
The rotor position switch detects the position of the valve rotor. If the rotor position switch fails, follow these step…
Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less

How to replace a water softener timer
The timer is the control board you use to program the water softener. If the timer isn’t accepting commands when you pus…
Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
Articles and videos for water softeners
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