Answers to the questions homeowners ask most about sprinkler systems, organized by topic. Where a full answer exists, the question is linked.
Sprinkler heads
- Why won't my sprinkler head pop up?
- Why does my sprinkler head keep leaking?
- How long do sprinkler heads last?
- Can you replace one sprinkler head?
- Are sprinkler heads interchangeable?
- Why is my sprinkler spraying sideways?
- Why won't my rotor turn?
- How do I know if a sprinkler nozzle is clogged?
Valves
- How do I know if my sprinkler valve is bad?
- How long do sprinkler valves last?
- Can a sprinkler valve be repaired?
- Why won't a sprinkler valve close?
- Why won't a sprinkler valve open?
- Why does my sprinkler valve buzz?
- Why is my valve box full of water?
Controllers
- Why won't my sprinkler controller turn on?
- Why did my sprinkler schedule disappear?
- Why are my sprinklers running twice?
- Why are sprinklers running on the wrong day?
- How long does a sprinkler controller last?
- Should I replace my controller with a smart controller?
Costs
- How much does sprinkler repair cost?
- How much does a valve cost to replace?
- How much does a controller cost?
- Is it cheaper to repair or replace a sprinkler system?