Sprinkler Repairs You Need to Avoid
Everything in life needs maintenance, and that includes your sprinkler system. When left unattended, a sprinkler system will not perform as well as it was when first installed. Sprinkler systems are maintenance items that have to be inspected regularly; at the very least two times a year. There are, however, a few sprinkler repair mistakes that you must avoid at all costs, and we will discuss just one of them today.
The first time you need to check your sprinkler system will be in the spring when the snow and frost have passed. Winter can cause problems, and calling a professional to check your system is advisable. You could troubleshoot your sprinkler system. However, hiring a pro is more beneficial.
Sprinkler System Controllers
New and older sprinkler system controllers can be complex, and it can be complicated to program them. The biggest mistake homeowners will make with their sprinkler systems is when they set the controlling system. If you do not understand your controlling system, try setting it for multiple start times. Multiple start times result in your system running during two or more programmed schedules. Multiple start times will tell the system to water all zones several times a day. Overwatering your landscape will often cause your water bill to be at least two times more, your lawn to be overwatered, and lawn maintenance compromised.
Controllers, as mentioned above, can be confusing. And if you were to unknowingly program yours into thinking that each zone needs its own start time, you are, in essence, telling your controller to water the entire lawn multiple times per day. Note that few controllers need so much programming to work. You need to set your controller to run in each zone just once.
For information about the sprinkler repair services and products Taylor Irrigation offers, please do not hesitate to dial this number (817) 736-2811 now. We are in the Burleson, TX area.