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Intermittent hard water

Intermittent hard water - Increased water hardness

Kenmore · Elite Water Softener

What does Intermittent hard water mean?

The water is sometimes hard, and the cause might be an increase in the natural hardness of the source water.

Common Causes

  • Possible increase in water hardness

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Test the untreated water for hardness and iron levels.

  2. 2

    Reprogram the water softener with the new hardness and iron levels if they have changed.

  3. 3

    Consult the manual section 'Set Water Hardness Number' for programming guidance.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Kenmore Elite Water Softener
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