What to do if your water softener is leaking?

Bypass valve leak – some water softener bypass valves use internal O-rings that can be replaced; other water softener manufacturers provide a by-pass valve re-build kit. Otherwise, replace the valve. Control head leaks may occur where the control mounts to the resin tank – sometimes repairable by replacing a mounting O-ring.

Can a sewer backup back into a water softener?

A sewer backup can back into the softener and contaminate the building water supply. (See CROSS CONNECTIONS, PLUMBING)

Why is my water softener leaking into my brine tank?

Brine tank tubing crimp, blockage, or leak – in the plastic tubing used to send water into the brine tank to produce brine and used again to send brine back through the water softener during a regeneration cycle.

Why does my water softener not have a bypass valve?

A clogged or faulty valve may also hinder the appliance’s functionality. Some water softeners don’t have a bypass valve, but they’ll still have standard plumbing valves or global valves that accomplish the same purpose. If your softener doesn’t have a bypass valve, check those valves instead.

Why is my water softener leaking from the bottom?

Common Culprit: A Punctured Brine Tank If your water softener is leaking from the bottom, it is almost certainly a brine tank issue. The brine tank is where you place salt. A water softener that’s leaking at the base is usually caused by an overly aggressive attempt to clear a salt bridge.

Where is the seal on a Kenmore water softener?

The rotor valve seal is located on the bottom of the rotor valve. This seal stops water from leaking out of the valve and lets the water flow through the opening at the bottom of your rotor valve. The seal may wear out over time and it will start to leak. If this happens, then it will need to be replaced.

A sewer backup can back into the softener and contaminate the building water supply. (See CROSS CONNECTIONS, PLUMBING)

How to get rid of a water softener problem?

1 Turn off the water softener (unplug the appliance, too), and use a wet-dry vac to remove everything from the brine tank. 2 Set the water softener on bypass mode to prevent water from entering it. 3 Open the top and disassemble the nozzle, then replace the broken gasket and put everything back together.