If you’re unlucky enough to be awake during a recharge, you’ll hear a sound like a giant sucking a milkshake through a straw. That’s the brine ejector, and it’s entirely normal. It’s also why some people swear their softener is haunted.
One time, my friend swore his softener was trying to communicate with him in Morse code. Turned out, it was just a stuck valve. But the point stands: 90 minutes is the average, but don’t panic if it runs a little long. A softener that takes three hours might just be having a lazy Sunday.
How Long Does it Take for a Morton Water Softener to Recharge? (Brief
When Does The Recharge Happen?
Most softeners recharge based on water usage, not time. If you have a big family that showers like teenagers who just discovered puberty, your softener might recharge every other day. Each cycle drains about 40 to 60 gallons of water down the drain.
Yes, you read that right: to save your pipes from scale, your softener literally flushes away a bathtub’s worth of water every time. It’s like hiring a cleaner who uses a fire hose to dust your shelves. But hey, the trade-off is you get to lather up like a shampoo commercial.
