The brine tank holds the salt, and it needs occasional cleaning. Here is the Charlotte guide.
The buildup
Salt sludge and a crust called a salt bridge form over time and block the brine.
The cleaning
Empty the tank, break up and remove the buildup, and rinse it out.
The schedule
A yearly cleaning keeps the softener running smoothly.
The call
Keep the brine flowing. Call 888-217-3585 and Charlotte Plumber Connect will match you with a Charlotte pro.
Plumbing in Charlotte: what to know
In Charlotte, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Mecklenburg County — from Pineville, Matthews and Mint Hill to ZIP codes like 28204, 28207, 28244 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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