What is recharge button on water softener?

Soft water (without hard minerals) then continues to flow from the water softening system to the house water pipes. After a period of time, the resin beads get coated with hard minerals and need to be cleaned. The cleaning process is called “recharge”.

How often should my softener recharge?

Your water softener must regenerate regularly. While some softener regenerates daily, others may regenerate once or a few times a week, and some may regenerate just once in two weeks. The frequency of regeneration depends on numerous factors, for example, the volume of your tank, water usage, and hardness.

Do water softeners automatically recharge?

Most water softeners regenerate (clean itself) based on usage, rather than on a set schedule. The frequency of how often the water softener will recharge depends on factors like water hardness level and household water need.

How does a water softener system recharge water?

With the hardness minerals trapped in the resin and removed from the water, the water becomes “soft”. Over time, as the hardness minerals are trapped in the resin, the resin fills up and the system will regenerate or recharge to remove the trapped hardness minerals so it can…

How does demand regeneration work on a water softener?

If there is a demand for water while the system is regenerating, untreated water is available through an automatic internal bypass feature. Demand regeneration is a setting where the valve keeps track of water usage and sends the softener into “regeneration mode” after a pre-determined amount of water has been processed through the softener.

How does a ion exchange water softener work?

In ion exchange water softeners, hard water is passed through a bed of softening material called resin. As the hardness minerals in water come in contact with the resin, the hardness minerals are attracted to the resin and the resin holds onto them so they don’t end up in the water you shower or wash your dishes with.