Keeping Your Sprinkler in Great Working Condition
Your sprinkler system does a great job of keeping your lawn and surrounding plants fresh throughout the year. But any exterior system is subject to the stresses of outdoor life including temperature fluctuations, water pressure, tree roots, and burrowing animals. Plus, any in-ground automatic sprinkler systems’ sensitive electronics can fail over time. Follow these 3 sprinkler repair tips from the expert for repairing your sprinkler to keep it in great working order.
Replace a Sprinkler Valve
If your sprinkler heads aren’t popping up or turning on, or if they have inadequate water pressure, the problem may lie farther up the line with the valves. The valves act like traffic controllers, opening and closing as needed to send water to pre-determined areas of the lawn. When a valve is faulty, everything down the line is affected.
Winterize Your Sprinkler System
Since your sprinkler system isn’t needed during your region’s cooler, wetter months, it’s best to shut it down for the duration. To properly winterize your sprinkler system:
- Do not leave the timer pressurized. Remove the timer from the hose bib, then drain and store it in a clean, warm, and dry location.
- Drain water from the entire system to prevent damage from freezing.
- Blow out the remaining water through the system’s blow-out port. (This task requires a compressor to complete.)
Find a Break in a Sprinkler Line
One of the more vexing sprinkler repair problems is how to find breaks in the in-ground line. Short of pulling up all of the buried lines, you’ll need to pinpoint the exact breakpoint so that you can fix that spot.
If you have such problems in your Joshua, TX, then you need to call a professional. A professional that you can rely on for quality sprinkler repair services is TLC Irrigation. Know more about what we can do for you by giving us a call at (817) 754-4260 today!