During regeneration, your softener makes sounds. A gentle hum, a water trickle, maybe a slight clunk. That’s normal—it’s swishing brine around and flushing out the bad guys. Silence? That’s the sound of failure. Or a power outage. Check the plug.
If you hear a constant hissing or a grinding noise, something is stuck. Like a sad robot. Ignoring it won’t help. Open the manual, Google the error code, or wave your hands dramatically until a plumber shows up.
The Taste Test (Proceed With Caution)
Alright, won’t recommend chugging from the tap, but take a tiny sip. Soft water tastes slightly different—smoother, less metallic. Hard water often tastes like licking a penny. If your water tastes like a mineral bath, your softener is missing the mark.
But hey, taste is weird. Some people love the bite of hard water (monsters). You do you. Just remember: a working softener makes water taste like, well, water. Clean. Neutral. Not like a science experiment.
