We understand the panic that sets in when you realize your sprinkler system is not working.
Here in Central Florida, that’s a real emergency that needs quick attention.
It doesn’t take long for a healthy green lawn or landscape to turn brown and die without enough water.
Too much water? That’s a problem, too, wasting water, increasing your water bill, and possibly damaging your grass or landscaping.
How can you tell if you need sprinkler system repair?
Let’s take a look at some of the most common problems.
If your sprinkler system is not working in one zone, it might be a broken valve or a bad solenoid.
What’s a solenoid? Every valve has one — a coil component that uses electrical signals from the irrigation controller to open and close each valve, letting water move through the system.
If a valve is worn out or damaged in one zone, or a solenoid is bad, that zone won’t turn on.
If your sprinkler system is not getting water, a number of things could be the culprit:
Remember that solenoid we talked about earlier? Sometimes the wires and connections corrode or come loose. The diaphragm can also break or stick shut, not allowing water to get past the valve.
That can prevent your system from turning on.
A broken valve is usually the culprit here. The diaphragm in the valve could be sticking or broken. Also, solenoid could be putting out constant power to the valve, or the timer has malfunctioned and is putting out constant power to the valve.
What the heck? Why is your water bill suddenly higher than normal?
There are several reasons your irrigation system could be leaking water:
Your usually lush, green lawn looks dry. What’s up?
Many common sprinkler system repairs — broken sprinkler heads, worn-out valve seals, cut wires — cost between $125 and $200.
Some problems cost more:
As you can tell, when your sprinkler system is not working, a number of things could be causing the problem.
The best way to get it fixed quickly is to call a reputable irrigation company in Orlando, FL.
A skilled irrigation technician can diagnose the problem and tend to that sprinkler system repair — before you lose your lawn and garden.
Your sprinkler system isn’t working?
We know how frustrating and stressful that can be.
Before you lose sleep over risking your healthy lawn and garden, give us a call. Trust our skilled technicians to quickly diagnose the problem and get your sprinkler system back up and running.
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