Okay, so you’ve found the valve. Now, most modern softeners have a push-to-turn mechanism. You literally push the knob inward, then twist it 90 degrees. It’s like opening a stubborn jar of pickles—but with less brine.
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If you have two levers, here’s the magic: turn both of them so they’re perpendicular to the pipes. That means the water flow is blocked. If they’re parallel, you’re still letting water pass through. Confusing? Yeah, but once you see it, it clicks.
Irony alert: I once spent five minutes pushing a valve that pulls to close. Read the little symbols on the valve body. If it shows a line with a cross, that’s “closed.” If it shows an arrow, you’re in “open” mode. Don’t be me.
