How to Properly Maintain Your Irrigation System

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Healthy, green, and well-maintained grass is an essential component to the curb appeal of your home or business. However, it’s not always possible to maintain such a beautiful lawn without a reliable irrigation system. Your irrigation system should deliver water equally across your property at predetermined intervals. Since an irrigation system involves many small, moving parts, attentive upkeep will prevent major problems from developing. The following maintenance tips will help you ensure that your system always functions at optimal levels in order to deliver the best results.

Invest in a Rain Sensor

If your irrigation system can’t detect rainfall, it will automatically turn on even during a storm. Not only is this an enormous waste of water, but it can also cause damage to your yard from overwatering. A rain sensor is a simple tool that will shut off programmed irrigators based upon soil moisture levels. It’s worth the investment for the many benefits it will bring!

Evaluate Dry Spots In Your Yard

To really understand how your irrigation system is positively or negatively impacting your yard, examine your entire expanse of grass for dry or brown spots. Chances are that your sprinklers are not reaching those areas. Increasing the coverage of your system will reduce and reverse those brown spots in no time.

Examine Sprinkler Heads

Irrigation systems work by connecting pipes underground that carry water to individual sprinkler heads. Each sprinkler head delivers water to a specific area of grass and plants. This system makes watering your plants and lawn virtually effortless… as long as each sprinkler head is working like it should! Take the time every few months to examine each sprinkler head in your irrigation system, clean any clogs you find, tighten loose screws, and replace broken equipment.

To obtain expert help installing and maintaining your irrigation system, just call (360) 474-7980 to speak with Aquatech Well Drilling and Pumps in Northwest Washington. The team at Aquatech offers residential, commercial, and industrial irrigation services with a personal touch. With more than 70 years of combined experience in the industry, your irrigation system will be in good hands with Aquatech.