How long do water softeners last?

[Johnny]

I have one of the tall blue ones with the external brine tank that I recharge every forty machine hours. It's about eight years old.

I've heard of replacing the resin. When does this need to be done?

I know, I could get some paper and test the hardness, but it's easier to ask you.

Thanks,

John

 

[Mike Draper]

We have one in our basemt that is from 1974 and it works great. Really hard water here and we test the water every 2-5 weeks at home depending on if its summer or not. It produces super soft water still. I wouldn't replace until it quits producing soft water.

 

[Charlie Lyman]

Is it bad if the little balls are coming out when it gets recharged?

 

[rwcarpet]

1992 Kinetico....never rebedded, but probably could use it. Constant use the whole time.

 

[sam miller]

The paper is your best bet different items fail at different times no way of knowing exactly.