Why is my Kenmore water softener filling up with water?

The water softener float valve is set too high The water softener float valve controls the water levels in the brine tank. If it is set too high, excess water may build up, and your unit may not be able to release all the water after each discharge cycle.

How much standing water should my water softener have?

We recommend keeping your brine tank at least one quarter full of water softener salt at all times, and no more than four to six inches below the top of the tank for optimum efficiency. Make sure that the salt level always remains a few inches above the water level.

Why is my brine tank half full of water?

Debris may enter the brine tank and get sucked up through the valve. One of the most common causes of too much water in the brine tank is an injector obstruction. The injector has a very small hole that creates suction or venturi to draw the brine. If that hole becomes clogged it will need to be removed and cleaned.

Where is the float on a Kenmore water softener?

This could be happening if your safety float is sticking. Step 1: Remove the lid of your water softener. Step 2: Remove the lid off of your salt level indicator tube; your safety float is located inside of this cylinder. Step 3: Pull out your safety float mechanism that is inside of the cylinder.

Why is my Kenmore water softener not draining?

These include: If your water starts to taste salty and there is brine coming through your lines and plugging up your faucets, your water softener tank may be flooded and not draining properly. This could be happening if your safety float is sticking. Step 1: Remove the lid of your water softener.

What’s the best way to test a Kenmore water softener?

Step 1: Unplug your softener and then plug it back in. Step 2: Your softener will go through a test mode; it usually takes about 8 minutes to go through this. This may solve your problem.

What to do if your water softener is full of water?

If your water softener is full of water, another potential solution is to change the Kenmore water softener float setting. The water softener float valve controls the water levels in the brine tank. If it is set too high, excess water may build up, and your unit may not be able to release all the water after each discharge cycle.

What are the parts for a Kenmore water softener?

We have Kenmore Ultrasoft 280 parts as well as Kenmore 350 Series water softener parts. Look up the Sears water softener parts you need on our convenient parts list diagrams for your model.

How to call the Kenmore 350 water line?

Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN… The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water using habits. It works toward providing you with soft water for the longest time and at the most efficient salt usage. Questions?

Why is my Kenmore water softener leaking water?

A damaged rotor valve can leak water into the salt tank causing water to overflow the tank. Check the rotor valve for damage and replace the rotor valve if it leaks water into the salt tank. Sears PartsDirect has the Kenmore water softener parts to fix any type of water softener problem.

What kind of drain tube to use on Kenmore 350?

Use a copper drain tube if the softener is installed outside, or in the sunlight. Heat from the sun can soften, flatten and close up some kinds of tubes. This normally occurs the first time water runs through the resin bed. The dis- colored water is not harmful, and the discol- oration will not last more than a few minutes.