13:40 The little blue plunger part with shelf mine look like edge has cracked off… looking for that part to replace , my softener is having water pressure issue only when it is not put in bypass mode
EXCELLENT VIDEO! I take photos during disassmbly of projects and mark everything with a black felt tip pen. WD40 is NOT a lubricant, it's a penetrant used to break rusted connections. There is NO reason NOT to remove the momentary switch. Just make the connector and photo it. The momentary switch tells the main board the position of the valve. Using a 27vdc transformer from an old laptop, I powered the motor and caused it to rotate using the marks on the cam. If the float turns off the water supply, the second step, using the brine to wash the resin beads, will NOT work. U must release the float so water can travel out of the brine tank and into the resin beads.
Thanks for showing how tight it is to turn. I couldn't decide if maybe my valve head was seized a bit. The original problem was the motor was seized. witch was easy to correct with wd40 followed with light oil. then run it for a while on the bench with a 24 volt power supply
Great video thanks! I have a similar Kenmore Elite 38520 that was leaking from the control head. I installed the seal kit following your video and also installed a new venturi gasket. Cleaned all fittings/screens too and no errors on display - hoses are new and clean - no salt clog that I can see. My issue now is the brine tank fills with water and only goes down when I initiate a regeneration. (Empties out mostly during Brine cycle but slowly fills back up - float assembly is clear is free) In reassembling, I was unsure where the 'service' position was on cam and gear so I put it back where it was before disassembly - not sure how to interpret the symbols on cam gear but am wondering if it's smart enough to adjust if need? Could this be related to my problem? Hard to troubleshoot remotely I know but thanks for any ideas! Best, Dave
If the cam gear does not stop in correct position the limit switch could be bent or in the wrong set of holes. Watch video for the removal of the limit switch. around the 4 minute mark.
My top was leaking and dripping down into salt. Changed top seal inside rotor. Golden $ 7.00 at Lowe’s for multi pack of seals in plumbing. I followed all instructions here. I got sent wrong part from whirlpool. Went my own way. Check rotor for staining at the top seal. Top of rotor had rust staining.
@@mytwogoodhands2799 i need a new cam/gear theres no part number on it do u have a tip to make sure i order the exact part? I even entered my softener model on sears parts direct and said it matches im just vexed right now. Thanks
13:40 The little blue plunger part with shelf mine look like edge has cracked off… looking for that part to replace , my softener is having water pressure issue only when it is not put in bypass mode
Mine looks like it has a chamfer on it.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! I take photos during disassmbly of projects and mark everything with a black felt tip pen. WD40 is NOT a lubricant, it's a penetrant used to break rusted connections. There is NO reason NOT to remove the momentary switch. Just make the connector and photo it. The momentary switch tells the main board the position of the valve. Using a 27vdc transformer from an old laptop, I powered the motor and caused it to rotate using the marks on the cam. If the float turns off the water supply, the second step, using the brine to wash the resin beads, will NOT work. U must release the float so water can travel out of the brine tank and into the resin beads.
Love the comment very good information
Thanks for showing how tight it is to turn. I couldn't decide if maybe my valve head was seized a bit. The original problem was the motor was seized. witch was easy to correct with wd40 followed with light oil. then run it for a while on the bench with a 24 volt power supply
You are welcome thanks for watching
Great video, please let me know where I can order the identical kit, along with part number.
Here is the link amzn.to/46gtHC4 Steve
Great video thanks! I have a similar Kenmore Elite 38520 that was leaking from the control head. I installed the seal kit following your video and also installed a new venturi gasket. Cleaned all fittings/screens too and no errors on display - hoses are new and clean - no salt clog that I can see. My issue now is the brine tank fills with water and only goes down when I initiate a regeneration. (Empties out mostly during Brine cycle but slowly fills back up - float assembly is clear is free)
In reassembling, I was unsure where the 'service' position was on cam and gear so I put it back where it was before disassembly - not sure how to interpret the symbols on cam gear but am wondering if it's smart enough to adjust if need? Could this be related to my problem? Hard to troubleshoot remotely I know but thanks for any ideas!
Best, Dave
If the cam gear does not stop in correct position the limit switch could be bent or in the wrong set of holes. Watch video for the removal of the limit switch. around the 4 minute mark.
Will this fix too much water in the tank?
Check your Ventri first 7257454 - Nozzle and Venturi Kit with Clips and Orings - Fits most major brands
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No, your float is set too high. Push the float to bottom of brine tube. This worked for me.
@@rickyricochet5393 If that is the problem yes, I have found that the venturi issues cause tank not to drain
Replaced the venturi, and all the seals in the valve. Put the float lower, might need to drop it even lower.
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My top was leaking and dripping down into salt. Changed top seal inside rotor. Golden $ 7.00 at Lowe’s for multi pack of seals in plumbing. I followed all instructions here. I got sent wrong part from whirlpool. Went my own way. Check rotor for staining at the top seal. Top of rotor had rust staining.
Excellent tip thanks for watching
I went ahead and played this at 0.75 speed to undo your speed up, just for giggles
Cool Thanks for the comment
@my two good hands these knuckle heads sent me a cam/gear that's a third larger in diameter im so fed up
It happens Not often but it does Amazon always makes good on it but still a hassle. Steve
@@mytwogoodhands2799 im just flippin upset i got it from sears parts direct i didnt know amazon sold parts
@@mytwogoodhands2799 i need a new cam/gear theres no part number on it do u have a tip to make sure i order the exact part? I even entered my softener model on sears parts direct and said it matches im just vexed right now. Thanks
My head is showing signs of cracking... My fear is the whole thing is going to grenade.
THat could be a reason not to repair it
Save the $650 and don’t buy a kenmore