Locate the control head—it’s the boxy thing on top of the resin tank with buttons or a dial. Press the “regen” button or turn the dial to the “start” position. Hold it for a few seconds until you hear a satisfying click or whirr.
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What follows is a sequence of swooshing, gurgling, and a gentle hissing sound. It’s the sound of victory. The softener will first backwash (flip the beads around), then brine the beads (soak them in salt water), then rinse and fast rinse.
This whole process takes about 90 minutes to two hours. Great time to grab a snack, pet your dog, or question why you have a water softener in the first place. (Spoiler: for soft, silky water!)
