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InstallationInstallation costWhere to installBypass valveDrain lineAir gapSoftener loopSeptic systems

Maintain

Maintenance checklistClean the brine tankSanitizeSalt bridgesHow much saltPellets vs crystalsResin cleanerReplace the resinClean the injectorDrain and winterizeVacations

Fix

TroubleshootingIs it working?Not using saltBrine tank full of waterUsing too much saltLeaksResin beads in waterLow water pressureSmellsReset

Settings

SettingsRegeneration cycleHow often to regenerateFleck 5600SXT programmingControl valvesParts

Test

Test hardnessTest kits

All Water Softener Guides

Every guide on Water Softener Guide, grouped by the job you need to do: installing a softener, keeping it running, fixing a problem, setting it up and testing your water.

Not sure where to start? If something is wrong, go to the troubleshooting guide. For routine care, the maintenance checklist covers what to do each month and year.

Water pouring from a clear glass jar

Install

Planning a new softener or moving an old one.

Maintain

Salt, cleaning and the jobs that keep a softener working.

Fix

Symptoms and fixes, starting with the quick checks.

Settings

Valve settings, the regeneration cycle and parts.

Test

Measuring hardness so you can set the softener and check it works.