Viessmann Over-Regeneration / Incorrect Programming

The softener regenerates too frequently, causing excessive salt and water consumption.

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Possible Causes

Hardness set too high, capacity set too low, meter miscalibration, flow sensor over-counting.

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: No hydraulic work is required; adjustments are via the controller.

  • Review water analysis: Confirm the actual raw water hardness from a recent test or lab report.
  • Check settings: Enter the installer menu and verify that hardness and capacity are correctly programmed for the Viessmann softener model and household usage.
  • Inspect flow sensor: Ensure the flow sensor is installed correctly and is not subject to vibration that could cause false pulses.
  • Monitor usage: After adjustments, monitor regeneration frequency over several days. If still excessive, the flow meter may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Viessmann Flow Sensor Assembly
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