Water Softener Repair

Water Softener Repair in the Twin Cities Metro Area

Hard water leaves its mark—soap scum in the shower, spots on dishes, white buildup on faucets. When your water softener quits working, those problems come back fast.

Champion Plumbing has repaired water softeners across the Twin Cities metro for over 24 years. Our licensed plumbers are experts in these systems, and we’ll get yours running smoothly again.

Why Choose Champion Plumbing for Water Softener Repair

Independently owned since 2001, Champion Plumbing has served the Twin Cities metro area for over 24 years. Most of our plumbers have been here for a decade or longer—they’ve seen every water softener problem there is.

We don’t just fix what’s broken. We show you what failed, explain why it happened, and help you decide between repair and replacement. No upselling, no pressure, only honest answers about what your system needs.

If repair isn’t the best option for your system, we offer expert water softener replacement to make sure you have reliable soft water again.

Protecting Your Home’s Water Quality

Water softeners handle hard water minerals, but they don’t remove chemicals like chlorine and chloramines that municipalities add to ensure safe water delivery. While these disinfectants are important for protecting water as it travels through miles of underground pipes, once the water reaches your home, these chemicals can affect taste and odor, irritate skin during bathing, and wear on plumbing fixtures over time.

Champion Plumbing offers the Brita PRO Whole House Softener + Carbon Filter System. It’s an all-in-one solution that softens your water while removing chlorine and chloramines, giving you crystal-clear, great-tasting water throughout your entire home.

For additional concerns like lead, PFAS, or other contaminants, we also offer point-of-use systems (like reverse osmosis filters) and specialized whole-home filtration options.

Improve your home’s water quality with our professional water softener installation services tailored to your system and setup.

Signs You Need Water Softener Repair

When your water softener stops working, you’ll notice the difference fast. Here are the telltale signs something’s gone wrong:

• Soap Won’t Lather: Hard water prevents soap and shampoo from foaming properly.
• White Buildup on Fixtures: Chalky mineral deposits coat faucets, showerheads, and shower doors.
• Appliances Underperform: Dishwashers leave spots on glasses, washing machines struggle to clean clothes, and water heaters lose efficiency.
• Water Tastes or Smells Off: A metallic taste or unusual odor appears in your tap water.
• Strange Noises During Regeneration: The resin tank makes grinding, clicking, or banging sounds.
• System Runs Constantly: The water softener continues to cycle without stopping or shutting off.
• Salt Doesn’t Drop: Salt levels in the brine tank remain constant from week to week.
• Standing Water in Brine Tank: Water pools at the bottom instead of draining properly.
• Low Water Pressure: Mineral accumulation restricts the flow of water throughout your home.

Common Water Softener Problems We Fix

We’ve repaired water softeners in Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Bloomington, and throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Here’s what can go wrong and how we fix it:

Clogged or Dirty Resin Tanks

The resin bed captures calcium and magnesium from your water supply. Over time, iron, sediment, and minerals can coat the resin beads, reducing their effectiveness. We offer a water softener sanitization process that kills bacteria and cleans the system.

Control Valve Issues

The control valve manages regeneration cycles and water flow. Electronic valves can experience circuit board failures, and mechanical valves can leak or become stuck. We diagnose the problem and replace what’s broken—sometimes it only needs a timing adjustment.

Salt Bridge Problems

Salt bridges form when humidity makes salt clump into a hard crust. Your system thinks the tank is full, but no salt dissolves into brine. We break up salt bridges and address the moisture issues that cause them.

Motor or Power Failures

Power surges, motor burnout, or bad wiring shut your system down. We diagnose electrical failures and handle plumbing repairs. We’ll tell you straight whether replacing the motor makes sense or if you’re better off with a new system.

Leaks and Overflow

Water around your softener means worn O-rings, cracked valves, damaged seals, or loose fittings. We find the leak and fix it. Overflow usually indicates a faulty control valve or a clogged drain line—we fix the whole problem, not just mop up the water.

Our Water Softener Services

Champion Plumbing provides complete water softener services for homeowners and businesses throughout the Twin Cities metro area:

Diagnostics and Tune-Ups

We inspect your water softener from top to bottom—checking water quality, regeneration cycles, salt consumption, and all components. Tune-ups include cleaning injectors, adjusting settings, and replacing worn seals before they fail.

Part Replacement

Control valves, motors, bypass assemblies, internal seals—we replace whatever’s broken with parts that match your system. We’ll show you what failed and explain why it happened.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Mineral buildup clogs resin beds, sediment accumulates in tanks, and brine tanks need sanitizing. We handle the cleaning using professional sanitizer and show you what maintenance you can do yourself between visits.

When Repair Makes Sense (And When It Doesn’t)

Sometimes fixing your water softener makes sense. Sometimes it doesn’t. Champion Plumbing walks you through the decision based on what we find:

• Age matters. Water softeners last 10-15 years with regular maintenance. A 12-year-old system that needs a more expensive repair might be better off being replaced.
• One problem or many? Replacing a valve or fixing a leak is straightforward. Multiple failing parts at once mean your system is wearing out.
• What newer systems offer. Water softeners now use less salt and water during the regeneration process. Lower operating costs can offset the replacement price over a few years.
• We give you honest assessments. No pressure, no upselling—just the repair cost, the replacement cost, and what makes sense for your home and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Installation & Local Expertise

As an authorized Brita PRO partner, Champion Plumbing brings industry-leading water filtration technology right to your home—installed by professionals who know the local water challenges inside and out.

With over 24 years of experience, our licensed, highly trained plumbers have helped thousands of homeowners across the Greater Twin Cities Metro Area improve their water quality and protect their homes.

Whether you’re in Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Minneapolis, St. Paul, or any city in our Service Area you can count on our team for expert advice, clean installs, and top-notch service—every time.

Financing and Pricing

We understand that investing in a new water filtration or conditioning system is a big decision—and we’re here to make it easy.

Because every home is different, pricing can vary based on system size, installation layout, and water quality needs. To provide the most accurate estimate, we invite you to give us a call or fill out our quick quote form. One of our licensed plumbing experts will follow up with a personalized recommendation—no pressure, just honest advice.

💡 Financing Available Through GreenSky®
Champion Plumbing has partnered with GreenSky® to offer flexible financing options that help make clean, safe water more accessible—without the upfront stress. From low monthly payments to deferred interest plans, we’ll help you find a solution that fits your budget.

📞 Call us at 651-365-1340

Clean soft water, the right way—and on your terms.