There are many reasons why your water softener would start making troubling noises. Some indicate trouble that can be easily solved, while other noises point to trouble that needs to be seen to by a professional. Here are some noises and what they may mean.

Loud Clicking

A water softener that’s working normally often makes a soft clicking sound as its inner workings cycle on and off. There may be a problem if the clicks are frequent and so loud that you can hear them from the living room when your water softener is in the basement. Loud clicking or ticking may be a sign that the water softener’s gears and other internal workings are having trouble cycling normally. Sometimes all you need to do is reset your water softener, but if this doesn’t work, call in a professional.

Bangs and Knocks

Bangs and knocks are often the result of what’s called a water hammer. This happens when water is suddenly shut off in a pipe, and the sudden change in pressure causes the pipe to start shaking. What’s causing the problem depends on when you start to hear the banging. If you hear it when the water softener is regenerating, it may be a sign that the brine tank is filling too quickly. If you hear the banging at all hours, it may be a sign that something is wrong with your plumbing pipes.

Hissing

Hissing in your water softener is a sign that there’s a clog or air bubble somewhere in its pipes or valves. It can also be a sign that a valve is not open all the way. Problems that concern the valves in your water softener need to be seen to by a professional.

Grinding

As with many systems that rely on moving parts, grinding may be a sign that the motor or gears are being worn out. This can mean that a professional just needs to add some lubrication, or it can mean that it’s time to get a new water softener. Whatever the problem turns out to be, if you hear grinding, you’ll need to have it looked at as soon as possible.

Rattling

Rattling may be a sign that something inside the water softener system has come loose. It may be a loose nut or bolt that just needs to be tightened. Rattling can also be caused by problems with the water pressure.

Call Us for Water Softener Maintenance and Repair

Strange noises coming from your water softener may be a sign of a problem. If you think your water softener needs servicing in Muncie, Indiana, don’t wait to call our technicians at Aqua Gold Water Treatment.