First, check the brine tank. If it’s empty or nearly so, grab a bag of water softener salt from the store—any grocery or hardware store carries it.
When you add the salt, fill the tank about half full. Don’t overfill it, or you’ll create a soggy salt mountain that won’t dissolve properly.
If you see a hard crust, gently break it up with a broom handle or long stick. Then, run a manual regeneration cycle (check your owner’s manual for the button).
A Little Prevention Goes a Long Way
Set a recurring monthly reminder on your phone called “Salt Check.” It takes two minutes and saves you from hard water headaches.
If you travel a lot, consider a Wi-Fi enabled water softener that alerts you when salt is low. It’s like having a tiny robot butler for your water.
And remember: a bag of salt costs about $5–$10. The cost of replacing a water heater or fixing scaly pipes? That’s a few hundred dollars. Do the math—it’s a ridiculously cheap insurance policy.
