Here’s a curveball: your salt usage changes with the seasons. In summer, you might shower more, wash more sandy towels, and fill the pool. You’ll use more salt then. Winter? Everyone’s indoors, sweating less, and your machine takes a nap. Adjust your checking schedule accordingly.
Think of it like your laundry load—some months it’s a mountain, some months it’s a molehill. Your softener feels the same way. It’s not high-maintenance; it’s just responding to your chaotic life.
Also, if you have a high-efficiency softener, it might only regenerate once a week. Check your manual (snooze, I know) or just peek in the tank more often until you get a rhythm.
