Sprinkler adjustment fine-tunes how the system waters without replacing major parts.
It can include straightening and raising heads, adjusting arc and radius, cleaning nozzles and updating the controller schedule.
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Signs You May Need This Repair
- Spray hitting sidewalks, driveways or the house
- Dry spots
- Puddles or runoff
- Sprinklers running too often
Common Causes
- Heads knocked out of alignment
- Lawn growth around heads
- Landscape changes
- Outdated schedules
How a Technician Handles It
- Run each zone and check coverage
- Straighten and raise heads
- Adjust arc and radius
- Clean nozzles
- Update schedules
Repair or Replace?
Adjustments often solve coverage and runoff problems. If zones were poorly designed, renovation may be needed.
DIY or Call a Pro?
Homeowners can adjust schedules and clear grass around heads. Arc and radius adjustments are easier with the right tools and experience.
Typical Cost
See our sprinkler repair cost guides for typical ranges. Prices vary by location, parts, access and how much diagnosis is needed.
Related Problems
- Why Does My Lawn Have Dry Spots Even With Sprinklers?
- Why Is Water Pooling After My Sprinklers Run?
- Why Are My Sprinklers Running Twice?
- Can My Sprinkler System Cause a High Water Bill?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sprinkler adjustment include?
Head alignment and height, arc and radius settings, nozzle cleaning and schedule updates.
Can adjustments fix dry spots?
Often, when the cause is coverage.
How often should a sprinkler system be adjusted?
Whenever coverage changes or the landscape changes.
Bottom Line
Sprinkler adjustment is often the simplest way to improve coverage and reduce wasted water.
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