Want to ensure your water softener is functioning smoothly and efficiently? If so, steer clear of these installation mistakes, which are luckily easy to avoid.

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Other softeners will require that you pipe one in. The bypass valve allows you to bypass the softener if necessary. The biggest thing to watch for is connecting the water correctly.