Sprinkler System Repairs

Regular maintenance such as winterization and spring startups can help reduce the amount of repairs required over time. Even still, the fact that sprinklers are underground and are used daily during the summer months means they are subject to heavy usage in tough conditions. Eventually, every sprinkler system will need some repairs to keep it running efficiently.

Common Sprinkler Repairs

Most sprinkler repairs are fairly common and our irrigation technicians will have the necessary parts on-hand to repair in one visit. Common types of  sprinkler repairs can be:

• A clogged sprinkler head from dirt or debris usually can be unclogged
• Leaking sprinkler head due to worn-out seal, sometimes repairable but might also require replacement
• Broken sprinkler heads from physical damage or just wear over many years.
• Misaligned sprinkler head causing dry patches in coverage
• Controller programming issues causing incorrect system start or stop times
• The zone not turning on or stuck on usually caused by a faulty automatic valve, a wiring issue, or a bad controller
• Low water pressure can be caused by leaking or clogged pipes
• Pipe leaks or breaks due to tree roots or damage from digging

Backflow

In some cases, backflow could be causing problems with the irrigation system or your house water. Backflow is when water from the irrigation system is siphoned into the main water supply. Backflow should not occur and could potentially cause contamination of the house water. If a technician suspects an issue is caused by backflow, another appointment will be set to conduct backflow testing. If backflow is the issue, then an assessment of the irrigation system will be conducted to determine what modifications are required to prevent backflow from continuing. Our irrigation technicians understand how to prevent backflow so our new sprinkler installations won’t have this issue. Backflow is normally prevented by simply installing the irrigation system correctly, but changes over time including elevation of sprinkler heads caused by landscaping modifications or other changes to the water system after the installation has occurred can affect backflow. Backflow can even be caused by issues externally to the house’s water system and be due to an issue with the water system supplying the house.