Sprinklers Not Working? 2 Problems They Could Be Having And How To Fix Them

If your sprinklers are not working properly this can be due to a variety of things. Fortunately, in many cases, you can get the sprinklers working again to help you save money from buying new ones. Below are two problems that it could be and how they can be repaired.

Problems with the Sprinkler Heads

The first thing to look at is the sprinkler heads as this is a common problem and not hard to repair. The heads could have a crack in them at the top. If so, they need to be replaced. You can purchase sprinkler heads at home improvement stores. Refer to the user's manual that came with your sprinkler system to see how to replace the heads. 

If you do not see any kind of damage, there could be a clog in the sprinkler heads. This could be dirt, grass, or other types of debris. If you see any type of clog you will need to clean them. Twist the head counterclockwise and lift up. There will be a filter basket that must be removed using a screwdriver. Once the filter basket is removed remove the clog and rinse it with warm water. Use a wet rag to clean the sprinkler head also. Put everything back together again and your sprinklers should be working fine.

Water Pressure Too Low

If your sprinkler system is not spraying enough water, then the water pressure may be too low. If it is, you will also see that the heads do not pop up when the sprinkler system is running. The backflow valves may be closed or partly closed. In order to have the full water pressure, these valves must be completely open so check this first. If the valve is not completely open, open it up to see if this repairs the problem. 

If you still have low water pressure, then there could be a leak in the sprinkler system. Look around the sprinklers to see if you see any type of water puddles, wet spots, etc. If you do have a leak a professional will have to repair this problem for you. This is because it involves replacing or repairing the waterline and turning off the water.

Talk with the sprinkler repair company and they can give you much more information. They can also tell you of many more problems that can cause sprinkler systems not to work so you will know what to watch out for in the future. Companies like A Ronnow Lawn Sprinkler, Inc. can help you with further information and insight.


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