How long will a water softener last and how long will the resins last?
Of course the quality of the resins and the water softener can make a big difference. The average life of a water softener varies by the make and is roughly from 3 years to 25 plus years. Resin life depends on the amount of chlorine and the definitely a lot on the quality of resin and number of regenerations, but usually will vary from 7 to 15 years. As long as strong oxidizers (such as high ppm chlorine) do not come into contact with the resin that we offer, the resin will last (under normal “average” operating conditions) for approximately 10 years, possibly longer. For instance, high iron contact with the resin will cause the resin to ‘foul’ sooner. There are resin cleaners available.
