Signs that you need your water softener serviced include:
Hard water stains in the sink or shower
Occasional changes in water pressure
Mineral stains on hot water appliances
Salty or chemical-smelling water
Brown or yellow water coming out of the faucet
Feeling a film on your hands after washing them
The easiest way to determine if your water softener is working properly is to test its water hardness level.
It is important to test your water regularly to ensure your water softener is working well:
Test your water hardness to see if you need a water softener
Test your water hardness and sodium chloride levels regularly before and after the softening process to:
Check after installation to make sure it is producing softened water and was installed correctly
Check that the correct salt was selected by checking the efficiency of the softening process (different salts are recommended for different levels of water hardness)
