How Long Until Water Feels Soft Again After Repair
It can take several regenerations, and the "using up" of the Hot Water to get the "feel" back.
It is recommended that you manually have the system run extra regenerations and to drain the hot water ( either at the hot water tank, or at least running the water in the bath tub until it turns cold ).
So, unless you regenerate the system twice in a row, and completely drain the hot water tank, it may take several days or even weeks to get back to Zero hardness in the Hot Water. The Cold water should be soft right away.
And if you don't feel like it is softening at all, then purchase and TEST the water hardness - Kits, ( also available locally - Sears, Home Depot, Lowes ).
A test before ( source water )
It is recommended that you manually have the system run extra regenerations and to drain the hot water ( either at the hot water tank, or at least running the water in the bath tub until it turns cold ).
So, unless you regenerate the system twice in a row, and completely drain the hot water tank, it may take several days or even weeks to get back to Zero hardness in the Hot Water. The Cold water should be soft right away.
And if you don't feel like it is softening at all, then purchase and TEST the water hardness - Kits, ( also available locally - Sears, Home Depot, Lowes ).
A test before ( source water )
and
after the Softener ( cold and hot water ),
will help determine if the system is working.