Water Softener Maintenance in Houston, TX

We recommend professional maintenance every 6-12 months, depending on your water usage and local water hardness. High-usage households or areas with very hard water may benefit from quarterly service. Regular maintenance includes salt level checks, resin bed cleaning, control valve inspection, and performance optimization.

Common signs include hard water symptoms returning (soap scum, mineral deposits), reduced water pressure, unusual noises during regeneration, salt bridging in the brine tank, or the system running more frequent regeneration cycles. If you notice any of these issues, it's time for professional service.

Basic maintenance visits range from $150-300, depending on the services needed. Salt delivery and refill services start at $75, while resin bed replacement can cost $300-600. Our maintenance plans start at $199/year and include regular inspections, priority service, and discounted repairs.

While you can handle basic tasks like adding salt and cleaning the brine tank, professional maintenance is recommended for optimal performance. Our technicians have specialized tools and expertise to properly clean resin beds, calibrate control valves, and identify potential issues before they become costly problems.

We recommend high-purity solar salt or evaporated salt pellets for best performance. Avoid rock salt as it contains impurities that can damage your system. The salt level should be maintained at about 1/3 full in the brine tank, and we can set up automatic delivery service for your convenience.

Quality resin beds typically last 10-15 years with proper maintenance. However, factors like water quality, usage, and maintenance frequency can affect lifespan. We'll test your resin bed during maintenance visits and recommend replacement when efficiency drops below optimal levels.

Increased salt usage can indicate several issues: incorrect regeneration settings, resin bed fouling, control valve problems, or water leaks. Our diagnostic service can identify the root cause and optimize your system for efficient salt usage and consistent performance.

Our maintenance plans include bi-annual system inspections, salt level monitoring, resin bed cleaning, control valve calibration, water quality testing, performance optimization, priority emergency service, and discounted repairs. Plans are customized based on your system type and usage patterns.