Softener Bypass Videos

Name: Culligan Water of Pike & Wayne County
Address: Hawley, PA, US
Telephone: (570) 828-7117

Clear instructions for placing your Culligan water softener into bypass mode when maintenance or travel requires it.

Placing your Culligan water softener in bypass mode is necessary during certain plumbing repairs or extended absences from your home. This prevents mineral-laden water from entering your softener or avoids unnecessary water softening. Given that most homes in Pike and Wayne Counties rely on private wells with naturally hard water (10-25 grains per gallon), understanding softener bypass is particularly important. The following videos provide specific guidance for the most common Culligan models.

When to Use Bypass Mode

Major plumbing repairs that affect water lines into or out of the softener system.
Extended homeowner absences, such as vacations lasting more than a week.
Filling large water features like swimming pools or hot tubs to avoid consuming softener capacity, especially when dealing with the consistently high hardness found across most townships in our region.
Outdoor irrigation for lawns or gardens, which does not require softened water.

Need Assistance?

If you are unsure how to bypass your system, or if you encounter any difficulties, contact us at (570) 828-7117. We can guide you over the phone, or dispatch a service technician to assist.