Hi, I am new here and hoping someone can help!! We have a Kenmore water softener and for the last week it has been recharging every night. We do have a toilet that has been running constantly and I know that that can make it recharge more (we had another one of our toilets running in the past but never did it recharge every night), but is there any other reason that it could be recharging that much. Could lack of salt be attributing to the increase in recharging? We have needed to add salt for about two weeks and have just forgotten!! I am planning on fixing both problems (running toilet and no salt) this week, but I was just wondering why else it would recharge so much??? Thanks!

Hello. I have been researching Water Softeners and have a few questions. In regards to the size here are some usage details and water ratings. Well Water Iron .10 mg/L Manganese .03 mg/L pH 7.52 Hardness 120 (7) I live alone and am out of the house about 12 hours per day. I have a HE Washer and do 2-3 loads per week. I have HE dishwasher and toilets. I take one shower a day at home and the other at the gym. Based on data I have found on line I thought I should go with 24,000 grain. My sister who owns a Clack WS-1 32,000 for a family of three who has A LOT more water usage; does not think I need a 32,000. The vendors I have called all say I need at least a 32,000 maybe a 40,000. In regards to water drainage where are you directing this water? I do not have a sump pump hole in the basement. The washing machine drain in the basement was plugged when the machine was moved upstairs. I would have this installed by a plumber should I have him run a pipe to that old drain? This will be across the room. Any advise you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your time.