Clean water softener brine tank
Why it matters
Salt sludge prevents brine draw and kills resin regen capacity. A clogged softener produces hard water and fails silently.
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How to do it
- 1
Turn off the water softener regeneration cycle.
- 2
Remove any remaining salt pellets from the brine tank.
- 3
Use a hose to flush out sediment and sludge from the bottom.
- 4
Scrub the interior walls with a soft brush to remove crusting.
- 5
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- 6
Refill the brine tank with fresh softener salt pellets.