Green grass and a beautiful landscape can be maintained throughout the summer season with a good home irrigation system and sprinklers. Indianapolis area homeowners who install irrigation systems and sprinkler heads can use this equipment to water the lawn and keep the yard looking lush even when the weather doesn’t provide us with much rain. However, these systems do require some maintenance to perform properly.
Mr. Plumber explains professional tips for irrigation system maintenance that will help you keep your yard watered and your irrigation system in top shape. Learn to test the irrigation components and uncover the need for repairs, inspect heads so you know when to replace broken or missing sprinkler units, and how to adjust heads for optimal watering that will reduce waste and save you money.
Many Indianapolis area homeowners will start to use irrigation systems during the spring season or once summer hits. These systems and sprinkler systems may be used into the fall to keep grass green. Before you start to use the irrigation equipment each year, call to schedule a professional irrigation system inspection. A plumber needs to inspect the condition and performance of your heads and irrigation system to ensure it is working properly, identify and correct repair issues, and optimize positioning to deliver water without waste.
Beyond this professional service, you need to perform irrigation system maintenance throughout the watering season. These tips help you maintain heads and other important components, and adjust their position to ensure your lawn is watered completely while water waste is limited.
Over the spring, summer, and fall, these tips for irrigation system maintenance keep heads and other equipment in good working order. They also help you fine-tune the performance of sprinklers, heads, and irrigation systems so your yard remains lush without wasting money or water.
Monthly, allow the irrigation system to water the lawn. Do this even if the weather has brought plenty of rain. You need to observe the system’s operation in order to test and check its performance.
Each sprinkler head must be directed properly to deliver ample water over the entirety of the lawn zone. It is often necessary to adjust heads throughout the season, as they are easily knocked out of position when mowing the grass or by people moving about in the yard. Irrigation systems for homes use spray heads, rotary heads, or some of each to sufficiently water the landscape. Spray heads are used for a smaller zone to send a steady spray of water over the area while rotary heads change the position of the nozzle to water grass and plants across a larger zone.
If your lawn receives too much water or not enough, it won’t be as green and beautiful as you like. You could also be wasting money due to water waste or replacing dead landscape. It’s important to calibrate your irrigation system so you know exactly how much water is delivered by sprinkler heads and how long it will take to deliver a certain volume of water in a zone. Calibration will help you best schedule the usage of your irrigation system to save money and keep your yard healthy.
The controller of a home irrigation system controls when the system waters the property. It’s like a timer or clock for the irrigation system! You need to reset the controller throughout watering season as the watering needs of your landscape will change with the weather, season, and other factors. When you make frequent adjustments to the controller, you’ll limit waste and save money.
Irrigation system maintenance will keep sprinklers and components in good condition while keeping your grass and lawn well-hydrated. If you detect problems such as leaks, broken heads, and other issues in need of professional repairs, call Mr. Plumber today to schedule service.