Irrigation Repair

  • Irrigation Repair

    Common Irrigation Repair Problems

    A correctly designed and programmed irrigation system will faithfully deliver the right amount of water to your yard every time you turn it on. But like any other appliance in or around your home, it occasionally breaks down or requires maintenance.

    Irrigation Repair
    Irrigation Repair

    Fortunately, most problems with your irrigation system can be addressed, or even avoided, with regular maintenance. There are even some irrigation repairs you can do yourself, but for the more serious problems, you’ll need to call a professional.

    Having a problem with your irrigation system? Take a look at the most common problems you’ll see with your irrigation system.

    Typical Irrigation System Repairs

    1. Water doesn’t come out when the system is turned on

    An irrigation system that doesn’t turn on when it’s supposed to can signal a few problems:

    •  Leak in the piping

    •  Debris from a broken line is clogging the pipe leading to the head

    •  Too many irrigation heads are leaking

    •  Roots are growing into the nozzle of the irrigation head

    •  Roots outside the piping are squeezing the pipe shut

    •  Demand for water running inside the house is conflicting with irrigations running at the same time.

    Without proper knowledge and experience, it can be difficult to know exactly what is causing the blockage in the system. Your best bet is to talk to an experienced irrigation contractor to see what the cause of the problem is.

    2. There’s a leak

    A leak in your irrigation system does more than just prevent water from coming out of the irrigation heads. Puddles can form in your yard while leaving other areas completely dry – which is not why you installed the irrigation system in the first place!

    Leaks could be caused by a particularly cold winter if you didn’t winterize the system properly, damage from landscaping, or a faulty valve box.

    Fixing a leaking line can be an involved irrigation repair job. If the leak is visible near the irrigation head, you can try replacing the head to see if that helps. For larger leaks, where water is pooling in the yard, you’ll need Devonish Sprinkler Repair to help.

    Irrigation Repair
    Irrigation Repair

    3. One irrigation head isn’t working

    If just one of your irrigation heads isn’t working properly, it’s likely just a single broken irrigation head and not a problem with the entire system.

    Irrigation heads can be damaged by extreme weather, getting run over by a lawnmower, or someone stepping on them wrong. A broken irrigation head might not spray at all, or it may spray water around wildly.

    Replacing a single irrigation head isn’t too difficult, thankfully. Most home improvement stores stock replacement irrigation heads.

    To replace the head, dig out the area around the irrigation head to expose the riser, a couple of feet down. Twist the existing irrigation head to remove and discard it and screw on the new head.

    4. The irrigation heads won’t retract

    Many irrigation systems have retractable irrigation heads dotted around the landscape. When you turn the system on, the heads are supposed to pop out of the ground. And when you’re done watering, they retract so they aren’t noticeable, and you won’t trip over them.

    However, sometimes they just won’t retract like they’re supposed to.

    Thankfully, this irrigation repair is pretty easy. The most common cause of an irrigation head failing to retract is debris–like mulch that is blocking the head from moving.

    Carefully remove any debris from around the irrigation head. If that doesn’t solve the problem, you will need to contact a professional to take a look.

    Sometimes you need to call a professional

    Only homeowners who feel very comfortable with their system or who happen to be irrigation professionals as well should attempt these repairs. Otherwise, calling a certified team like Devonish Sprinkler Repair is your best bet to have your system repaired properly and efficiently.

    We’re one of the best irrigation repair companies in the area, and we offer a variety of irrigation system services. Contact us today for your irrigation repair needs.

    Devonish Sprinkler Repair
    2762 Green Hollow Ct, Missouri City, Tx 77489
    (281) 603-9707