Need new water softener/filter

[delcecchi]

I had no perceptible iron in my water, but it is still worth a try.

[DanH]

Over time the resin bed loses whatever chemical advantage it has to make soft water and it cannot be recharged. This has nothing to do with the iron additive. One can replace the resin beads. However, it's a pain in the butt, and cost is about 50% of what a new Kenmore softener cost -if you DIY. Where I live the water is very hard. Max life for my softener is less than 15 yrs.

Good luck,

[Scott K]

Well, I took it all apart, cleaned it up, and all is good for now. If for some reason it stops working again, I will try to repair my unit and replace just the head on it. Thanks everyone for the info! It saved me a ton of money, by just tearing into it myself.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Atta boy, Scott.

Didja find any chunks anywhere besides the brine injection screen?

[Scott K]

Just a layer of white stuff on everything, i just cleaned it, tried it one last time, and it worked. For now, I am happy! Thanks Eric!

[Archerysniper]

Lime away or ClR works great,just soak it and flush it with plenty of clean water and reinstall it.