Which Part of My Irrigation System Needs to Be Repaired?

Throughout the growing season here in South Dakota, your lawn and plants will need to be watered regularly. While your irrigation system makes this task easy for you, like all things, it will likely need to be repaired at some point. Because irrigation systems are comprised of many different components, when there is an issue with your system, it can be hard to pinpoint what part of it needs to be repaired. Some of the most common irrigation parts that need to be repaired include sprinkler heads, controllers, valves, pumps, and rain sensors. Read this blog to learn more about these irrigation parts and how to tell when each one needs to be repaired.

Sprinkler heads distribute water to your grass and plants.

Your sprinkler heads are likely the part of your irrigation system that you are most familiar with as they can be seen above ground. Their role is to distribute water to your grass and plants. There are two tell-tale signs that indicate there is a problem with your sprinkler heads: they are shooting water too far, or they are barely releasing any water. If you notice either of these signs, they likely need to be repaired.

Controllers are responsible for turning your irrigation system on and off.

As its name implies, your irrigation controller is responsible for, well, controlling your irrigation system. Your controller can be set to turn your irrigation system off and on at predetermined times so that it can provide water to parts of your property when it needs it most. If your system isn't turning on when it's supposed to, or if it's running when it shouldn't, your controller probably needs to be repaired.

Irrigation valves regulate how much water comes from your system at once.

Your irrigation valves regulate how much water is released at one time. When your irrigation system turns on, your valves will open up a little to release water, and when your system shuts off, the valves will close to prevent the water from flowing. If a lot more water than normal is spilling out of your irrigation system, or none at all, the valves are likely the issue and will need to be repaired.

Pumps are responsible for transporting water from a water source to your irrigation system.

Pumps are like the heart of your irrigation system, as they are responsible for transporting water from a water source to your irrigation system. When your pumps are working as they should, they will be able to deliver water to all of your sprinkler heads so that they can effectively distribute it to your grass and plants. If you notice that your sprinkler heads aren't shooting out any water, or just a little bit of water, there's a good chance that it's because your pumps aren't working.

Rain sensors monitor the moisture level in your soil.

Your rain sensors are responsible for, you guessed it, sensing when it rains. These devices monitor the moisture level in your soil, and they'll be able to tell when it has recently rained. If your soil is still moist due to recent rainfall, the sensors will relay that information to your timers, and your system will skip its next cycle so you aren't wasting water. If your system is running while it's raining or soon after it has stopped, you probably need to have your rain sensors repaired or replaced.

Give us a call today to schedule our irrigation repair service.

If your irrigation system isn't operating correctly, it's time to give us a call. At The Yard Barbers, we can repair any part of your irrigation system, including sprinkler heads, valves, pumps, controllers, and rain sensors. We offer our irrigation repair service to property owners in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Tea, SD, and throughout the surrounding areas. Call us at (605) 370-5084 to schedule any of our services.