Check your owner’s manual for the default setting (usually every 2–3 days). If your water is brutally hard, dial it to daily. If you have a small household and soft water, every 4–5 days might work. But never go past a week. Salt levels should be checked monthly like checking your car’s oil—quick, easy, saves headaches.
Still unsure? Most modern softeners have a “regen now” button. Press it once a week as a backup. You’ll use a little extra salt, but you’ll avoid the horror of hard water crusties. Your coffee maker, your skin, and your plumbing will thank you.
So go ahead—set that timer, pat your softener on the side, and get back to enjoying soft water without a second thought. Your machine has your back, as long as you give it a rinse every now and then. You’ve got this.
