Water Softener Repair Near Brea, California
Water Softener Repair Near Brea, California
Restore true soft water — and protect your plumbing and appliances.
Hard water leaves spots, scale, soap scum, and stiff laundry. When your softener isn’t exchanging hardness properly, we find out why, fix it, and confirm performance with a grain-per-gallon hardness check at the tap.
Common Water Softener Problems We Fix
- No soft water / still getting spots (failed injector, fouled resin, low brine draw)
- Salt bridge / salt mushing — tank looks full but brine won’t form
- Leaking at the control head, bypass, or connections
- Brine tank overfilling / continuous drain to waste
- Stuck in regen / frequent or constant regeneration
- Error codes or timer/meter not advancing
- Iron or sediment fouling the resin bed/injectors
- Broken brine line, float, or air check valve
If resin is exhausted or the control head is obsolete, we’ll price resin re-bed, control valve replacement, or new system options.
Signs You Need Professional Softener Service
- You’ve added salt but water still tests hard
- White scale on faucets, glass, or shower doors
- Skin/hair feel dry and soaps don’t lather
- Dishwasher film or cloudy glassware
- Unit regenerates too often (salt bill spiking) or never
- Puddles around the tank or brine well
Our Water Softener Repair Process
- Test & Inspect — hardness at a nearby faucet; check bypass, drain, control head, resin/brine tanks
- Diagnose — brine draw, injector/venturi, seals/spacers, piston, meter, float/air check
- Repair — clear salt bridge, clean or replace injectors & screens, fix brine line/float, seals/piston kits, valve rebuilds
- Regen & Verify — run a manual regeneration and re-test hardness after rinse
- Advise — set programming (capacity, salt dose, hardness), and recommend pre-filters if fouling is likely
You’ll know what failed, how we fixed it, and how to keep it running right.
Maintenance Tips for Softer Water (and Lower Salt Use)
- Keep salt at ½–¾ full; break up salt bridges with a broom handle if crusted
- Use clean, pelletized salt; avoid rock salt with heavy insolubles
- Replace sediment/carbon pre-filters on schedule
- Trigger a manual regen after major plumbing work or long vacations
- Re-test hardness annually and update programming if household size changes
Why Choose Service Lion
- Local Brea / North OC licensed plumbers
- Brand-agnostic repairs with quality parts
- Respectful techs, floor protection, and no surprise add-ons
- Work to manufacturer specs & California plumbing code
- We service what we install and stand behind our work
Repair vs. Re-Bed vs. Replace — What’s Smarter?
Repair when: injector/valve parts, float/brine line, minor leaks, or programming errors.
Re-bed resin when: resin is fouled/exhausted (iron/sediment), tank is sound, and control head is supported.
Replace when: tank or valve is cracked/obsolete, repeated failures, or water demand has changed (remodel, additions).
We’ll price side-by-side so you can choose.
Helpful Add-Ons & Upgrades
- Sediment/Carbon pre-filter to protect resin & valves
- New bypass/shutoff valves and tidy, code-compliant drain routing
- Leak alarm pan/sensor near the unit
- Programming optimization for realistic capacity & salt savings
- Whole-home filtration or RO for drinking water (if desired)
Ready to Schedule Water Softener Repair?
Call (657) 669-0259 or request service online. We’ll confirm you’re in the Brea / Orange County service area and send a Service Lion water treatment specialist.
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Water Softener Repair FAQs
Why is my softener using so much salt?
Often over-programmed capacity, frequent regen, or leaking internal seals that waste water/salt. We’ll optimize settings and repair worn parts.
Can you fix a softener that constantly drains to waste?
Yes — typically a stuck piston/seal, debris in the valve, or a failed injector. We clean/rebuild and test.
Do I need a new system if the water is still hard?
Not necessarily. Many issues are salt bridge, injector, or programming. We only recommend replacement when it’s clearly the smarter long-term choice.
What kind of salt should I use?
Use high-purity pellets. If you battle iron, we may suggest specific additives or pre-filtration.
How long does a softener last?
10–15+ years is common with proper maintenance. Resin may need re-bedding sooner in harsher water or with iron/sediment.
