Creating A Gorgeous Garden

Sprinkler Issues You May Need Repaired

20 May 2022 by Tiffany Gonzales

The sprinkler system that you have installed on your property can be an upgrade that will reduce the work that you have to do in order to keep your plants properly watered. Despite sprinkler systems being very dependable, you should still be prepared for the eventuality of this system suffering a problem and needing repairs.

Sprinkler Problems Can Require Emergency Repairs

Many of the potential repairs that your sprinkler system will need can be for minor issues. However, there are problems that can require an urgent response from the homeowner in order to reduce the property damage that occurs. An example of this could be a large rupture in the buried supply lines. This rupture could cause significant flooding of the landscaping, soil erosion, and root damage to nearby plants. Turning off the water supply to the sprinklers should be done until the repairs can be completed.

Lawnmowers Are a Common Source of Sprinkler Damage

Lawnmowers are another common source of damage to sprinkler systems. The blades of the lawnmower could strike the sprinkler heads with tremendous force, and this can cause damage to them in a number of ways. For example, these impacts cause the sprinkler heads to come out of alignment so they are spraying water in unintended areas. In extreme cases, the force of the blades hitting the sprinkler head may actually cause it to split or shatter, which will require it to be completely replaced to restore the functionality of the system. Fully retracting all of the sprinkler heads prior to mowing can be a critical step for keeping the system safe from this type of avoidable damage.

Some Maintenance Can Reduce the Need for Future Repairs

Maintenance of the sprinkler system can be an important step for avoiding some of the most common performance-impacting problems that the system can experience. In addition to helping the system to run more efficiently, meeting these basic care requirements can reduce the risk of you needing to pay expensive repair costs in the future. For example, the interior of the sprinklers should be cleaned with a water jetting service to remove the dirt, grass clippings, and other debris that can work into the interior of the system. Fortunately, most sprinkler repair providers can also offer assistance to their clients with completing these routine care needs. Depending on the particular design and complexity of your sprinkler system, this may be needed as often as each spring to ensure that it will provide consistent performance through the growing season.

For more, turn to a service such as A Ronnow Lawn Sprinkler, Inc.  

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