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Main Water Softener Parts
And Where To Find Replacement Parts Online
Most of the water softener parts are available online and can easily be replaced.
Although a water softener is made up of several different parts, it is not a complex machine.
The mineral tank is the chief water softener part where the actual softening of the water takes place.
As hard water moves through rocks in the environment, it picks up positively charged magnesium and calcium ions.
The mineral tank, containing a negatively charged resin bed, draws the calcium and magnesium out of the water as it passes through and then retains those ions in the resin bed.
As a result, soft water is created, flows out of the tank, and into the house.
The brine tank is the other major part of the water softener. This tank contains a salt solution, which needs to be topped off regularly by the homeowner.
The brine tank is triggered to flush out the mineral tank with sodium water once a certain amount of water has been passed through and softened.
Since sodium is highly concentrated, the calcium and magnesium ions that were caught in the resin bed are cleaned off, which enables the resin bed to continue picking up elements as they pass through. Once this process takes place, the brine water is released down the drainage pipe along with the calcium and magnesium ions.
Every water softener has a central processing unit, or brain, to make sure the other parts operate properly. This all important part is made up of three parts - the meter, timer and valve assembly.
The timer and meter monitor the ion level and initiate the recycling phase. The valve assembly regulates the flow of water at each point of regeneration.
Finding Water Softener Parts Online
No matter which parts you need to replace, you’ll want to begin by checking with the manufacturer of your particular unit.
Know ahead of time the make and model number of your softener so the parts can be easily located. If you visit the manufacturer’s website you'll see that most of them offer parts that can be ordered online.
To locate water softener replacement parts for the GE water softener, their website gives you three options: an 800 number to call, a local dealer near you, or you can order from their website.
They’ll ask for the model number and the actual part number, which can be found either in the owner’s manual or on the machine itself. The part can be ordered directly from the website or shipped to your local store for convenient pick up.
If you have misplaced your owner’s manual, many times they can be downloaded in the form of a PDF file from the manufacturer’s website.
Rainsoft water softener parts can be obtained by locating a dealer in your local area, either via website or phone book.
Parts for a Culligan water softener can be found either through a local dealer or by ordering parts online.
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