Recognizing that a residential water softener is failing involves observing several distinct mechanical and water quality warning signs. Major indicators include hard water symptoms returning persistently (soap failing to lather, spotted glassware, dry skin) even after adding salt and running manual regenerations, the unit being over 10 to 15 years old, frequent control valve jams requiring service calls, a cracked mineral tank leaking water onto the floor, or sudden drops in household water pressure caused by internal media breakdown. Verification: Perform a soap lather test in a clean bottle to check if indoor water suds up.
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