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Troubleshooting Your Broken Sprinkler System

One or More Zones are Leaking Water at Once If you see water dripping continuously from one or more zones, it may be due to a faulty valve diaphragm, a clog inside the valve, or poor design. A Buzzing Pump Another serious flaw is the buzzing of the pump. It is a sign of a problem with the magnetic switch that requires a call to the sprinkler system repair company. This problem will be evident by a buzzing sound that sounds static.


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Pop Up Error There could be a mechanical issue with a particular head's pop-up mechanism, a damaged relay, or a controller operating less than optimally. Ineffective and Incorrect Head Height A sprinkler head that is too high will cause water to miss the intended areas completely and is vulnerable to damage from regular lawn care, such as mowing. In contrast, a head too low would overwater the areas closest to the sprinkler head, which has its own set of issues. Inadequate Water Pressure One of the leading causes of inadequate lawn coverage is insufficient water pressure. The solution is straightforward most of the time: low water pressure is frequently caused by obstructions, defective hardware, damaged pipes, and systemic problems. It might also result from a poorly constructed system for the current operating pressure.