Why Is My Whirlpool Water Softener Recharging Daily?
If you’ve noticed your Whirlpool WHSE33 water softener is recharging every single day, even though it used to recharge every 10 days, you’re not alone. This issue can happen after plumbing work or a change in water conditions. Here’s what might be going on.
Q: Why is my Whirlpool WHSE33 water softener recharging daily instead of every 10 days?
A: The most likely reason for the daily recharges is a change in water hardness settings or plumbing conditions.
Your softener uses a set amount of water to regenerate based on water hardness. After replacing your whole-house water filter, there might be a shift in how your softener measures hardness or usage. Even though you’ve lowered the hardness setting from 15 to 10, the system may still react as if the hardness level is higher than expected.
Other things that might cause daily recharges include:
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Incorrect hardness settings: While you lowered the setting, the system might still be overcompensating.
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Residual settings from the old unit: Sometimes, settings from your old unit can linger in the system.
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Water flow rate changes: The replacement of your water filter could have altered the flow rate, which affects how the softener calculates its cycles.
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Software reset needed: Sometimes, a simple power cycle isn’t enough, and the system needs a full reset to clear out old settings.
How to fix it:
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Check your water hardness: Double-check the water hardness levels in your area, and adjust your settings accordingly.
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Perform a softener reset: Unplug the unit, wait for 10 minutes, and then restart it to clear any lingering issues.
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Call a professional: If the issue persists, it might be time to have a professional plumber inspect the system.
If you continue to experience issues, your best option might be to reach out for professional plumbing support to ensure everything is set up correctly. For more expert plumbing advice and troubleshooting tips, visit Plumbing 101.
I’m Chris Mayer, writing for Plumbing 101.
