How long is the backwash time for a Water Softener? Minimum backwash time is 5 minutes. Generally the backwash time is factory set at 10 minutes. If the water is not clear then the backwash time can be as long as 20 minutes.
When should I backwash my water softener?
Factory default is typically 10 minutes of backwash time. The cycle may be adjustable to a time ranging between 5 minutes and 30 minutes as needed.
How long is the backwash cycle?
3 to 10 minutes
What does backwashing my water softener do?
During a backwash of a water softener system, water runs through a resin tank upward. It does this at a fast speed and flushes iron minerals from the resin bed and out to the drain. You can manually set the water softener to perform an extra backwash and fast-rinse cycle before the normal regeneration.