If you’ve done all this and your water still feels like it’s angry at your laundry, it’s time to call a pro. Sometimes the brine line is clear, but the injector screen is clogged, or the piston inside the valve is worn out. That’s above my pay grade—and probably yours.
But hey, you tried. And now you know what a brine line looks like, which is more than your neighbor Dave knows. Dave just throws salt at his machine and hopes for the best.
One Last Tip
Check your brine line every few months. I know, it’s boring. But it’s the difference between soft, silky water and water that leaves your shower door looking like a Jackson Pollock painting. A quick peek now saves you a headache later.
You’ve got this. Go forth and un-kink that tube. Show that water softener who’s boss.
