Water softeners need light routine maintenance — keeping the brine tank filled with the right salt, breaking up salt bridges, cleaning the brine tank annually, sanitizing the resin once a year, and replacing the resin every 10–15 years. A professional once-a-year checkup catches valve and seal wear before it causes a leak or failed regeneration.
Maintenance basics
- Check salt level monthly, refill as needed
- Watch for and break up salt bridges in the brine tank
- Use high-purity salt designed for softeners
- Sanitize the resin annually
- Professional inspection once a year
- Replace resin every 10–15 years
We service every major softener brand. Schedule annual maintenance through our water softener service, or pair with water quality solutions like whole-home filtration for the cleanest water possible.
