If your water treatment system is failing, you need to know whether to fix a part or replace the whole unit. If your control valve is leaking or the screen is blank, buying a simple rebuild kit or circuit board is a smart, low-cost fix. Aqua Science stocks these individual components so you can restore your system without the expense of buying a brand-new machine.

However, if you notice the outer fiberglass of your resin tank looking fuzzy or if the tank has visible cracks, it must be replaced. In Mesa, heat and sun damage make older tanks structurally brittle over time. A damaged pressure tank cannot be safely patched and poses a major flood risk, making a new tank the only safe way to protect your home.

The most common problem for Mesa softeners is “salt bridging,” where a hard crust forms in the brine tank and prevents the system from making saltwater. Without brine, your system cannot clean itself, and your water will stay hard. We recommend checking your salt tank once a month and using a broom handle to gently break up any hard crust you feel.

It is also important to clean the bottom of your brine tank every few years to remove “salt sludge.” This dirt and debris can eventually get sucked into your control valve and clog the small internal injectors, which stops the softening process. Keeping the tank clean and using high-purity salt pellets will keep your new Aqua Science parts working efficiently.