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Kenmore
Water Softener

Model # 62538818003 Official Kenmore water softener

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Waterworks Water Softener Seal Kit (replaces 7092163, 7134224, Ws35x10005) 7129716

#NI06

All parts diagram

Waterworks water softener seal kit (replaces 7092163, 7134224, ws35x10005)

Part #7129716

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Disc Seal Kt 7134224
#20

Valve assembly diagram

Disc seal kt

Part #7134224

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Rep'l Motor 7228544
#2

Valve assembly diagram

Rep'l motor

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Waterworks Water Softener Rotor Position Switch (replaces 7030705, 9001800, Ws21x10003) 7030713
#45

Valve assembly diagram

Waterworks water softener rotor position switch (replaces 7030705, 9001800, ws21x10003)

Part #7030713

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Water Softener Resin (replaces 0501741, 0501744, 0502260, 0505644, 502272) 0502272
#20

Water softener diagram

Water softener resin (replaces 0501741, 0501744, 0502260, 0505644, 502272)

Part #0502272

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Whirlpool Water Softener Valve Body Cover (replaces Ws31x10006) 7085263
#42

Valve assembly diagram

Whirlpool water softener valve body cover (replaces ws31x10006)

Part #7085263

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Whirlpool Water Softener Clip (replaces 3442009, Ws3x10006, Ws60x10004) 7116713
#17

Valve assembly diagram

Whirlpool water softener clip (replaces 3442009, ws3x10006, ws60x10004)

Part #7116713

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Clip 1205500
#10

Brine valve assembly diagram

Clip

Part #1205500

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Water Softener Distributor Top (replaces Ws14x10002) 7077870
#23

Water softener diagram

Water softener distributor top (replaces ws14x10002)

Part #7077870

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Water Softener Venturi Gasket (replaces 7082582, 7163663, 7190547) 7204362
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Valve assembly diagram

Water softener venturi gasket (replaces 7082582, 7163663, 7190547)

Part #7204362

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Symptoms for water softeners

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Why does my water softener overflow?

Main causes: faulty brine valve assembly, bad rotor valve…

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Why does my water softener leak water?

Main causes: loose water line connections, cracked water-carrying components, bad rotor valve seals…

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Why are water softener resin beads in my water?

Main causes: broken resin tank screen, bad resin tank seals, cracked upper distributor in resin tank…

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Why isn't my water softener meter working?

Main causes: broken water flow meter, faulty timer, water flow to softener is bypassed…

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Why isn't my water softener using salt?

Main causes: salt bridge inside the salt tank, bad timer, valve motor failure, faulty rotor valve, clogged venturi…

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Why is there no display on my water softener?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power transformer, faulty timer…

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Why isn't my water softener softening my water?

Main causes: empty salt tank, salt bridge, depleted resin, clogged or damaged venturi, broken rotor position switch, fai…

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Why is my softened water salty?

Main causes: clogged drain hose, faulty rotor valve, leaky rotor valve seals…

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Repair guides for water softeners

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your water softener.

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How to replace a water softener valve motor

How to replace a water softener valve motor

The valve motor rotates the valve rotor to operate the water softener. If the water softener valve motor fails, follow t…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water softener venturi

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…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

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…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Articles and videos for water softeners

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