Why is the water level so high in my water softener?

An abnormally high water level in a brine tank often suggests a brine line malfunction, stuck float, or a damaged valve. There are a few simple water softener maintenance tips to help determine the cause of an overflow, and how to resolve it.

How much water should there be in my water softener brine tank?

Wet Brine Tanks: That works out to about 15-25 cm (6-10 inches) of water. The water will be in your tank even in between regeneration times or cycles. You may not see the water if your salt level is higher than your water level.

Why does my Kenmore water softener float too high?

The water softener float valve is set too high If your water softener is full of water, another potential solution is to change the Kenmore water softener float setting. The water softener float valve controls the water levels in the brine tank.

What’s the best way to test a Kenmore water softener?

Step 1: Unplug your softener and then plug it back in. Step 2: Your softener will go through a test mode; it usually takes about 8 minutes to go through this. This may solve your problem.

What happens when water softener is set too high?

The water softener float valve controls the water levels in the brine tank. If it is set too high, excess water may build up, and your unit may not be able to release all the water after each discharge cycle.

Where can I buy Kenmore water softener in Ontario?

Since Sears has closed and you can no longer take your product directly into a store for maintenance or repair, we can help. You can trust WaterSmart to service your Kenmore water softener in Southern Ontario, as we have been proudly servicing Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph for 25 years.

The water softener float valve is set too high If your water softener is full of water, another potential solution is to change the Kenmore water softener float setting. The water softener float valve controls the water levels in the brine tank.

Where can I get a Kenmore water softener serviced?

You can trust WaterSmart to service your Kenmore water softener in Southern Ontario, as we have been proudly servicing Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph for 25 years. This guide will give you solutions to some of the most common problems you might encounter, as well as maintenance and service tips.

Why is the water level in my water softener tank so high?

The water level (or briny water or brine level) in a water softener brine tank may be abnormally high, or it may simply fail to drop when the water softener goes through a regeneration cycle.

What to do if your water softener is full of water?

If your water softener is full of water, another potential solution is to change the Kenmore water softener float setting. The water softener float valve controls the water levels in the brine tank. If it is set too high, excess water may build up, and your unit may not be able to release all the water after each discharge cycle.