Water-softener maintenance and salt: a practical guide
Which salt to use, when to refill it and what maintenance to arrange to keep your softener working effectively.
Routine care helps a water softener work effectively over time. Most everyday checks are straightforward, beginning with the salt supply. Always follow the instructions for your particular model and ask the service team if anything looks unusual.
Which salt should you use?
Use salt made for water softeners, normally high-purity sodium chloride tablets. Do not substitute table salt or de-icing salt. The salt prepares the brine used to regenerate the resin; it is not added directly to the household water as table salt would be.
How often should you refill it?
This depends on water use, hardness and the model. Check the level about once a month and refill according to the manufacturer’s recommended level. Adoline softeners use metered regeneration, so regeneration follows consumption rather than running solely on a fixed timer.
Routine checks
- Check and replenish the salt supply as required
- Use appropriate salt and avoid compacting it
- Look out for a salt bridge or crust in the tank
- Check output hardness from time to time
- Report leaks, unusual noises or error messages to the service team
Professional maintenance
A service visit checks the settings, valve, resin condition and regeneration cycle. The technician can also review output hardness and operating conditions. Arrange maintenance at the interval recommended for your equipment. Seliac provides maintenance, salt supplies and repairs throughout Luxembourg.
The Adoline range includes a 5-year warranty. Ask for the applicable terms and maintenance requirements with your quotation.
