Kenmore water softener
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11-13-03, 03:26 PM
Kenmore water softener
My water softener holding tank won't dump the water used for the fill cycle some of the time after going through a full cycle. Any help would be appreciated.
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11-13-03, 04:06 PM
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If it is similar to this softener, it is possibly due to the float valve beginning to clog up with salt residue. Remove it, soak it out in a bathtub (length), and clean it up. See if that doesn't solve the problem.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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11-13-03, 07:00 PM
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These are other possible solutions. Information below is directly quoted from the Kenmore UltraSoft 150 Owner's manual - Troubleshooting.
Problem: Brine Tank Flooded
1. Restricted drain line - Check for kinks, bends or obstructions.
2. Plugged or dirty Nozzle & Venturi - Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts.
3. Valve-rotor disc & seals - Check for scratches or grooves, replace if needed.
Problem: Brine Tank Flooded
1. Restricted drain line - Check for kinks, bends or obstructions.
2. Plugged or dirty Nozzle & Venturi - Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts.
3. Valve-rotor disc & seals - Check for scratches or grooves, replace if needed.
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11-14-03, 05:35 PM
I believe I fixed the softener last night, I took apart the valve head and venturi and cleaned some particles out and ran it through a cycle and it seemed to work fine. I think the float valve was picking up some junk from the water in the holding tank. I think my next step will be to clean out the bottom of the holding tank where all kinds of sludge has built up over the years.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Thanks for your suggestions.
