Water Softener Regeneration Noise

How to fix water softener noise.

Water softener regeneration noise.

This issue your water softener running at an inconvenient time is easily solved by simply reprogramming the. This requires the machine to regenerate or recharge the resin bed. Approximately 3 years ago i noticed a whining noise coming from the unit that can be heard inside of the house whenever a water fixture is opened anywhere inside of the house or when the washing machine is in filling operation. Many people mistake the noise during the regeneration cycle for some sort of mechanical problem when in fact the softener is simply doing its job.

If you are using a salt based water softener but by some miracle the soft water runs out before the regeneration cycle there are two things that need checking. Brine tank debris or salt mushing the accumulation of any kind of debris or salt at the bottom of the tank can cause inadequate regeneration cycles. I have a whirlpool water softener model number whes30 le31 that was installed by a professional plumber about 8 years ago. One possible source of a screeching noise in a water softener is the timer motor which is responsible for determining when the softener is supposed to regenerate the resin.

Essentially the only noise that you should regularly hear from your water softener is the back flush occurring during the regeneration cycle typically a recurring sound during the middle of the night. It is possible that the moving parts within the motor itself have worn or are getting stuck at some point causing the softener to make a noise that sounds unnatural and. During regeneration you will hear the sound of the brine solution washing over the resin which is a normal sound to hear in these types of water softeners.