Sears began offering the Kenmore 370 Series water softener in 2009.
Cost savings is a tangible benefit from using the Kenmore 370 Series water softener. The treated water helps households avoid the expense of repairs for limescale buildup, plumbing backups and metal corrosion. However, when the water softener malfunctions or breaks, users have to put forth the money to get the unit repaired; otherwise, the aforementioned hard water problems are left to potentially wreak havoc on the home's water system. Before calling a repair technician, Sears advises owners to try a few troubleshooting steps on their own. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Check the home's electrical system if the unit is not producing soft water. Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the wall.
2. Add salt to the storage tank or break up the salt bridge if the unit produces hard water. Press and hold the "Regeneration" button to rejuvenate the water softener.
3. Wait until after the water softener has regenerated before using the hot water in the home. Not waiting could cause the hot water heater to refill with hard water.
4. Check the drain line for kinks, bends or obstructions if the brine tank is flooded or the water tastes salty soon after regeneration.
5. Check for scratches and grooves on the valve rotor disc and seals if the brine tank is flooded.
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