Ready For Spring Irrigation? 4 Signs Your Sprinklers Need Immediate Repairs

Spring is here. The time has come to turn your sprinklers on and make sure they're ready to provide proper irrigation for your lawn and gardens. The first thing you need to do is turn them on and make sure that all the sprinkler heads are in place. Once you're sure they're all in place, run through a full cycle to make sure that the lines are purged of air. Throughout the season, you'll need to keep an eye on your sprinkler to ensure that they continue to work properly. If you discover any of the issues described below, you'll need to have your sprinklers repaired as soon as possible.

Your Sprinkler Heads are Leaking

When you start using your sprinkler system again this year, you'll want to watch for leaks in your sprinkler heads. The easiest way to identify leaks is to watch your sprinkler heads once they run through a cycle. If your sprinkler are working properly, the water will shut off completely once the sprinklers have stopped. If you've got water leaking from the sprinkler heads, you've got leaks that will need to be repaired. You should also watch for the hidden leaks in your sprinkler system. If you have soggy soil around the sprinkler heads or soggy spots in your lawn, chances are good that you have a leaky sprinkler pipe underground.

You've Got Dead Spots in the Lawn

If you want to make sure that your sprinkler system is working properly, look at your lawn. If your sprinkler system is operating the way it should, you'll have a lawn that is lush and evenly green. If your lawn has spots that are dying, or your lawn is in varying shades of green, there's a problem with your sprinklers. The first thing you should do is adjust your sprinkler heads. When your sprinkler heads are adjusted properly, you should have an even distribution of water across the lawn. If you continue to experience issues with dead spots, you need to have your sprinkler system repaired.

Your Sprinkler Valves are Stuck

If your sprinkler valves are defective, you'll have problems with the entire system. The valves help regulate the flow of water through the sprinkler heads. Malfunctioning valves will either reduce the flow of water through the sprinklers or increase the flow of water. If it appears that you have low water pressure or you have a puddles of water forming throughout the surface of the yard while the sprinklers are on, you'll need to have your sprinkler valves repaired as soon as possible.

Your Sprinklers are Sputtering

If your sprinklers are sputtering whenever you turn them on, you could be dealing with a couple of different problems. First, you could have dirt or air in the lines. Second, you could have a faulty internal valve. Finally, your sprinkler heads could be damaged. If your sprinklers are sputtering, it's time to have them repaired.

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