Problem: Article: About once a month, adjust the bypass valve in to temporarily cut off the softener from your water supply. (The bypass valve is usually a rod you push in to block water flow.) Twist the intake and outtake valves to the off position, then back to their original position. Return the bypass valve to its old position. This keeps the valves in good working condition. If a valve leaks or drips, disassemble it and replace any damaged washers or seals. Once every few months, pour water softener cleaner into the brine tank, following label instructions. Manually start a regenerating process (or pour in the cleaner right before a scheduled regeneration). This helps keep the resin efficient and functional. If your water has high iron levels or other issues that interfere with your softener, use a high-strength product, or buy an attachment that automatically adds a small amount of cleaner each time the system regenerates. The nozzle and venturi valve between the tanks creates the suction that pulls water in to regenerate the system. Disassemble and clean these parts about twice a year, or whenever the brine tank gets clogged. Follow the exact instructions in your manual. Failing to relieve water pressure before disassembling the valve could damage parts or cause injury. If you have tried everything above and your water is still hard, go through this checklist: Double check that the bypass valve is open, the regeneration timer is set, and that there are no kinks in the hoses. Address any recent water pressure issues. If your household's water use has increased or your water has become harder, set the timer to regenerate more often. If the computer display is not working, check that the circuit is powered and all wires and fuses are intact. If all else fails, have a plumber investigate your resin tank. Your manual may provide instructions for how to check it yourself, but attempt it only if you are comfortable working with plumbing and electricity.
Summary: Exercise the valves. Flush with water softener cleaner. Clean the valve between the brine tank and resin tank. Troubleshoot a broken machine.

Problem: Article: If your body is used to doing all sorts of things in the room besides sleep it may not make a smooth transition to sleep when it is time. Your mind should associate your bedroom with sleep and perhaps soothing, relaxing activities. Avoid: stressful work or homework, using the computer, watching TV, talking on the phone, eating, exercising, and generally anything that is stressful, energizing, very exciting, or keeps you from going to sleep on time. Probably okay: Reading, a relaxing project, cuddling with spouse, writing in journal. Use your bed ONLY for sleeping. The more comfortable your bed and bedroom are, the more conducive they are to a restful sleep. Keep your room completely dark while you sleep so you aren't kept awake. Get rid of the cobwebs, dust the shelves, vacuum the floor. Empty the wastepaper basket. Remove dirty plates, cups, and water-bottles. A clean room sets the emotional stage for your room being a safe, healthy place, not a neglected dumping-ground to wallow in. Also, regular cleaning can alleviate allergies which can disrupt sleep. It also keeps pests like mice, rats, and cockroaches from invading your space. Keep your bed clean. Wash the sheets and pillowcases every week, they smell great and you will feel more comfortable sleeping. Don't clutter your room with things that can distract you from going to sleep. Tidy up. Throw out any rubbish and let fresh air in. An aesthetically pleasing room will make you happier than one that's displeasing. You do not necessarily have to have your room be a page from the Ikea catalog. But simple changes, such as getting rid of an ugly bedspread or repainting your walls can subtly shift your mood. Make your room darker. Blackout drapes, shades, or blinds can avoid you awakening early. Make sure your sleep temperature is restful. If you are sweating or freezing, you will not sleep well. Replace it after five to seven years of regular use. If you feel springs or ridges beneath the surface when you're lying on the bed, or you and your partner tend to roll over each other a lot at night (unintentionally), it's time to go mattress shopping! You may also find that the mattress is to blame if you find yourself sleeping better in another bed. The newer types of mattresses that allow for adjustment or that mold around you may help you get a better night's sleep. One type of mattress lets you adjust the firmness of your bed, individually, for both you and your partner. This is ideal if you can never agree on which mattress feels right. You may both have different needs, and trying to find one you will both like generally means finding a mattress that neither of you will get a good night's sleep on. Another type of mattress uses memory foam, which moulds to the contours of your body as it warms up. This leaves no pressure points to cause numbness, irritation or other physical issues. This is especially useful for those with bad hips or other joints.
Summary: Use your bedroom for bedtime. Make your bedroom a haven. Clean your room. Beautify your room. Maintain your mattress. Consider getting a new mattress.

Problem: Article: The release valve should still be open from when you filled the jack with oil, but double check. Open the release mechanism completely to lower the jack. Leave the release valve open while bleeding the air. The bleeding process is important because air can build up in the hydraulic system while you change the oil. If air is in the system, the jack won't rise properly and could even collapse. Bleeding the jack removes the air and makes the jack function correctly. This pushes air out of the jack system. With the release valve open, the jack shouldn't rise while you pump. If it starts rising, double check to make sure the release valve is open. Some jack models have different variations on how to bleed the air. Check with your owner's manual to see if your model uses a different method. Turn the handle clockwise to close the release valve, then pump the jack. It should rise in smooth, even motions. Pump it all the way to the top and then release it. If the jack is jerky or doesn't rise to the top, there is probably still air in the system. Repeat the bleeding procedure in this case. With the process done, you can now reinstall all the pieces you removed. Put the cover plate back in place and screw it in with the screws you removed before.
Summary: Confirm that the release valve is open. Pump the handle quickly 10-15 times with the release valve open. Close the release valve and test the jack. Replace the cover plate.

Problem: Article: It's on the left side of the Contacts page. Doing so prompts a drop-down list of additional options to appear. This is on the left side of the page. A pop-up window will appear. Depending on the email account from which you want to import your contacts, click one of the following options: Yahoo Mail Click this option if you want to import Yahoo contacts. Outlook.com Click this option if you want to import Microsoft Outlook contacts. AOL Click this option if you want to import AOL contacts. Other email provider Click this option if you want to import contacts from an email service that wasn't listed above (e.g., Apple Mail). It's in the bottom-right corner of the pop-up window. A new pop-up window will open with your selected email service's information. If you're using the Other email provider option, enter your email address and password for the email account before clicking this option. You can then skip ahead to the last step in the method. You'll find this at the bottom of the pop-up window, though you may have to scroll down to find it. Depending on your web browser and your selected email service, you may click Accept or Allow here. If your browser doesn't remember your sign-in credentials, enter your email address and password in the pop-up window. Once your selected account's contacts finish importing, you'll be able to view them in the folder labeled with today's date and the email service's name on the left side of the page. The imported contacts will also be added to the Contacts tab in the top-left corner of the page.
Summary:
Click More. Click Import. Select an email service. Click I AGREE, LET'S GO!. Click the Agree button. Sign into the email service if prompted. Review your imported contacts.