A.O Smith Water Softener Assembly Breakdown.
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- This is not a "how to" video but a video showing what most of the parts are that make the water softener work. I hope this video is used as a template and helps others figure out what could be wrong with their water softener.
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This is one of the best mechanical breakdowns on RUclips. THANK YOU
Thank you Jared! Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Very helpful Bro!
Nice video. Just one thing, on mine, there is a small venturi inside the elbow to the brine well. If you separate that elbow, you will find it and can also get plugged.
Thanks for the video. This is exactly what I wanted to see before I started tearing mine down.
This was great 👍 and I have been fighting ours for about 3 weeks. After I called the help desk I was still having a problem with Salty water. They sent parts yeah, but after watching you go for it, I think I have it ✅️. Thanks again for your Video.
Chuck
i have the same problem what did you end up replacing?
Great video. You probably saved me over $1000 if I would have called repair man. Turns out my system was not showing any water flow. Turns out the impeller magnet was corroded. Put the ultimate culprit was the impeller sensor cable assembly was bad. Swapping out cables fixed the problem. To test the cable, leave it plugged into the controller, then remove the 1 screw holding the other end. Pull it out of impeller housing. Then use a magnet to touch the unplugged end and see if you can detect the moving water drop on the display. If you don't see it, replace the cable. Easy-peasey !
Wow! Thanks for creating this video.
Awesome vid bro. Anyone should Be able to disassemble and reassemble their unit with your video. 😊 thanks
This is a good video I really appreciate you taking the time. I would probably have a little bit of O-ring lube and applied sparingly to those large O-rings where the two pieces come together. A prudent person might use food grade lube sparingly.
Jared, thank you! Your video really helped! My newly installed softener was not marking water usage because the turbine was installed backwards by the mfg. After, I placed it in the correct position, problem solved.
This is actually a great video. Helped a lot.
Great video, helped me see what I need to do to fix my issue. (Not registering water flow).
Jared Excellent A.O Smith WS teardown video and how to fix most of top assembly! I may have found out why you have a leak at top of unit. I am no plumber but you may need to bring down your drain line to WS level or below, those unit doesn't have powerful motor to push drain water upward and therefore it rely on gravity to do most of the work. I would just cut the white main drain pipe to below WS level and let the gravity do the rest, hopeful that should take care of leak problem .
Thanks for the compliment and info. I'll have to do that!
Good point Manoj. I bet that will fix the issue. TY for the video
@@jaredledlow7482 the manual said that drain line maybe elevated up to 8 feet from the discharge on the water softener if water pressure in your system is 40 psi or more. If drain line is 25 feet or longer, increase the drain line to 3/4 inches ID. The end of drain line must be equal or lower in height than the control valve. I installed mine and my drain line is much higher than yours but no problem so far. Hope this helps. Good video btw
@@jackjohn8246 thanks for the info. I've had no problems with the drain line either other than the threads were not sealed perfectly. My problem was the gear on the bypass switch got chewed up and would not come out of bypass. :/
Thanks for the great footage. Very helpful.
Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks, great explanation!!
Mine stopped using salt, hopefully easy to find the clog.
Thanks for the video I’m sure it’ll help a lot.
Appreciate the info. Just hooked up one. I have well water -> sediment -> ao smith carbon filter -> ao smith pro 50k softener -> ao smith uv filter. I'm trying to get the settings/function right. Just hooked it up and I'm getting salty water flavor. I'm using 3/4" drain line and it's a 4' vertical and 20' or so horizontal into my drain. Drain was a little crimped so I adjusted that as I'm using the same drain as the washing machine. Anyway, that little gear mechanism is what I'm thinking MAY be clogged if anything. Gonna check that next and then do a regen and see where I'm at.
What did it end up being? Having the same issue
@@chipshuhart2977 Honestly it semed to take a bit of time to settle down. I think I did a few regen cycles and just ran water through it until it worked properly. I guess there is some level of a break in procedure. It's working great now and has been--I only need 3 pellets for proper water which is why I was wondering what was going on.
Cheers for the video!
Hey man. I have same softener. I believe I know why ur tube is leaking. U have it going up hill and water is sitting in the tube at all times. And water wants to go down due to gravity.. tube should be aimed down from back of unit.. maybe cut ur PVC drainline down to almost round level then put tube straight into PVC. just tying to help..
Great video and explanation
Thanks for all the info! I have the same issue where the brine water level keeps rising up. I was curious how you released the water pressure in the injector part. I tried to look into it but got a lot of splashes while unscrewing the cap lol.
Me to
When there is not enough space cabinet model saves space. If there is enough space two tank model softener is prefered. This will lasts longer and lot less troublesome over all.
Same issues. Just ordered my replacement service/bypass valve.
What should the water level be in the brine tank after it regenerates?
This was great, I have a cuestion, where can I find the parts?
A Part number list would be helpful and where to get the replacements
Thanks for this video Jared. I have a 4 year old AO Smith 400T that I just noticed today the brine tank was full of water. I'm hoping this video will help me in my troubleshooting tomorrow. At what point does that little white dial at 14:48 start spinning?
Hope it helps! It only moves when it's in the regeneration cycle. It also moves slow, Like 1 rotation per 45 or so.
Like you said in the beginning.. the water fills up, when it does how do you flush the water?
My system was still regenerating but the extra water that was coming into the tank was from the loose seal from the intake hose... so basically it was "dripping" into my tank until I put something on the threads to stop the leaking. I would have to use a pitcher and dump the water out till I fixed it.
So I have the exact same model and what’s been happening is in the last month or so after a regen I’m getting salty water from the tap just about a quart full or so. Not sure why this is happening. I called the service I’m going to do the cleaning additive first .
What did it end up being?
@@chipshuhart2977 I had to set it to high-efficiency instead of automatic. It will use more water but less salt. That should do the trick.
I am installing one of these for the first time and the instructions show running a separate line for the outside Spickets. My house is not set up that way and all the water lines are in the concrete slab. Would this water kill the grass and plants?
Not 100% sure. It is dumping the old water from the brine tank so it will have some salt in it. Maybe make a small gravel dump area 1 ft by 1ft so all the salt runs into the rocks and not on the grass. Note: the water dumping will be about 6 ish + gallons of water every time it regenerates. So it's no a lot of water...
Bro I’m having a problem where my Bryan tank keeps filling with water and it keeps draining from the overfill plug in the back. I had to turn mine to bypass so it’s not doing it’s job. Any idea why it keeps filling with water all the way to top. ?
My system's extra water was coming into the tank from a loose seal from the intake hose... so basically it was "dripping" into my tank until I put something on the threads to stop the leaking. I would have to use a pitcher and dump the water out till I fixed it. If you look at the top of your tank and see any discoloring like water has been sitting... that.s were the leak is.
The leak could be from the thread of the hoses or(hopefully not) a cracked housing. But more than likely it will be a hose/thread needing to be sealed better.
Should valve be set to in or out mine was set in the middle of both?
How do I open the brine tab? The top left corner.
Hi Jared. My softener is making a loud clicking noise and staying in regen mode. Was yours doing similar? Thanks
Hmmm. Mine didn't stay in regen mode but if it's clicking could be a warn out gear or the gear is slipping that turns the "cycle wheel" (not sure what it's really called.) Not sure what else would make a clicking noise that would also keep it in one cycle. I would take off that gear under that screen. Check it and then make sure it's sitting back on the gears. Sorry for the late response. Hope it helps.
Can someone tell me where the hell the 'brine well' is on these softeners? I have no idea where to pour the cleaning solution! I assume it is in the hole in the back right corner where the float is but the instructions are terrible!
great video , did ao smith supply you the parts for free if under warranty or please let me know if you had to buy from a dealer , (dealer info.). thanks
Yes they sent the parts for free!
What is the part called at 14:45? Mine broke off/came unsealed at the very end where the push in happens, I was getting a clicking sound and found my regeneration was stalled. Can you reattach or one seal is done you need a new piece? Where do you order parts? Awesome video, Thank you
This one took me some time to find. Lol
Not sure why they don't have a parts page. If you google this. "93601-JG Hague Water softner Brine Valve", it will bring up the part on ebay. Hope this helps. It looks like it's $70, but if you call A.O Smiths customer service they more than likely will send you all new parts at not cost but shipping.
I’m having an issue with the water draining. I had a plumber come through and service it and it still isn’t draining properly. A lot of water buildup in the cabinet above the salt after each regen. Not sure what the issue is. Ao smith customer service is a joke.
You are right AO Smith customer service are still a joke
So wath is this part call?
Jay states he's NOT a plumber, he should be, because he would be a damn good one. His idea covers all the repair issue a homeowner can correct on his/herself....
Thanks!
I have this exact unit. How long did you have the water softener before it went bad? Thanks for the video
A little over a year.
My new unit hasn't changed the hardness in my house, but everything appears to be working. I have increased the hardness level from 023 to 080 and still NOTHING.
Water direction was reconfirmed, salt levels are good, and nothing appears to be clogged on my new unit. Tech Support is a long wait. Has anyone else had a similar issue of no softening on their new unit?
This is the issue I am dealing with on a brand new system. Have yet to call support.
Same. Everything appears to work, but no change in water.
Same
Installed my brand new one today and same issue. Flow is not registering. I may take everything apart as well.
Have you found a solution yet?
mine said home not found ? what should i do please help?
Same.
Don’t ask AOSmith customer service they will only guess and send you parts to try to fix it yourself even if it’s still under warranty 5 months old been torn up 3 times and tore up now going on 3weeks
Ao smith is junk, mine last 15 months, sure they will send a new one but damn man this is my second replacement.
Where did you get parts for it? I'm getting a message telling me to attach the Turbine Sensor, but it's connected. I can't find where to purchase a new turbine sensor.
I called the A.O Smith customer support, and got the part from them.
3rd one brand new out of the box doing this shit. Really tired of AOSmith. Literally 3 brand new. Straight out of the box. 1 was about 6 years ago, 2 within the last 3 days.
Is there a screen in it, mine is causing a restriction