Look, I’m all for DIY heroism, but some valves are finicky. If you’ve checked all the obvious stuff—brine tank, float, drain line, and given it a reboot—and it’s still draining, you might have a broken control board. That’s the brain, and it’s not something you fix with a YouTube video and some zip ties.
A constant drain can also waste hundreds of gallons of water a week. Yes, hundreds. That’s like leaving a garden hose running in your basement. Your next water bill might arrive looking like a ransom note. So, don’t let pride stop you from calling a plumber. Sometimes, you gotta pay a pro to stop the gurgle-gurgle.
So, is your softener acting like a moody teenager? Just drain-watch it for a day. If it’s still going non-stop, grab a flashlight and a cup of coffee. You’ve got some detective work to do, but you’re not alone. We’re in this salty, soggy boat together.
