Your softener usually recharges at 2 AM, because manufacturers assume you’re a vampire. The timer says, “Let’s make some noise when everyone is dreaming.” It sounds like a washing machine gargling a gravel sandwich.
If you hear a loud gurgle at 3 AM, don’t call an exorcist. It’s just the brine injector sucking air. Normal. Annoying? Yes. But your pipes are happy.
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Pro tip: You can set the timer to recharge at noon while you’re at work. Your neighbors will never know you run a salt factory in the basement.