Water Softener: lifespan, maintenance and replacement

Typical lifespan: 10–20 years (about 15 years).

Maintenance schedule

• Check and refill salt — Monthly
• Clean brine tank — Annually
• Check for salt bridges — Every 2–3 months
• Sanitize resin tank — Annually

Signs it needs replacing

• Hard water spots returning
• Salt not being used
• Water tastes salty
• Low water pressure
• System not regenerating properly

Tips

Use high-purity salt pellets to reduce buildup and maintenance issues.