Leaking water softener part- can anyone help?

Mel28361292
by Mel28361292

I just purchased a house with a well, and a water softener. One of the tanks for the water softener is leaking, but I don’t know what it is. Can anyone help??

What is this tank called?

Everything rubbed off no idea what this is called, to get a replacement part

  3 answers
  • Blaire Simpson Oslander Blaire Simpson Oslander on Aug 15, 2018

    I'd hire a professional to inspect and figure it out. You don't want to mess with what you drink. If it's just a filter or washer replacement, it will be a reasonable cost. If you're noticing little bits of russet colored beads in your water at home, disconnect the softener immediately and call a professional. the tank will require what they call "rebedding", which means drain the filters and install new innards. Water softeners need servicing annually, but you can learn how to DIY with a little research. To cure this situation immediately, it's probably better to call somebody and chat them up about what they do.

  • Deanna Nassar Deanna Nassar on Aug 15, 2018

    While you are at it get a sample of water before it goes in the softner. I grew up with well water and never needed a softner.

  • Shore grandmom Shore grandmom on Aug 15, 2018

    I would try calling a plumber. I really can't tell what the problem is.