Elite Sprinkler Repair & Installation
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Tips & guides
Practical guides from our DeSoto irrigation team: how to spot sprinkler problems, fix the simple ones yourself, and know when it is time to call a pro.
Learn how to unclog a lawn sprinkler system by flushing zones, vacuuming debris and cleaning filters and nozzles to restore even lawn watering.
Suspect a clog when only one or two heads show reduced or no water output.
Find out what happens if a lawn mower cuts off a lawn sprinkler, from leaks and uneven watering to repair costs, insurance and prevention tips.
Check for cracked or misaligned heads and leaks after a collision, since small leaks raise water bills.
Are sprinkler heads universal? No. Learn what affects compatibility, the main head types, and how to replace a sprinkler head step by step.
Do not assume heads are interchangeable; match the gallons-per-minute or inches-per-hour rate and the threading of the old head.
Find out how much it costs to replace a sprinkler nozzle, what affects repair prices, and the steps for swapping a head yourself versus hiring a pro.
Sprinkler repair labor commonly runs $50 to $100 per hour, and a head repair typically costs $50 to $85.
Find a broken sprinkler pipe underground by checking your water meter, inspecting the lawn, using leak detection tools, then digging and repairing the pipe.
Turn off the shut-off valve and check whether the water meter still runs to confirm a leak.
Learn how to adjust Rain Bird pop-up sprinkler heads, including the radius screw, spray pattern, arc, nozzle changes and the fixed left edge.
Turn the radius adjustment screw clockwise to shorten spray distance and counterclockwise to lengthen it.
Skipping sprinkler de-winterization can leave frozen-damaged pipes, valves and heads hidden until spring. See the costs and why routine care saves money.
Freezing water expands and can crack pipes, so inspect and reactivate your sprinkler system carefully in spring.
Step-by-step guide to add a new zone to a sprinkler system, from checking water pressure and controller capacity to installing the valve, pipes and heads.
Check water source, pressure, backflow preventer, pipe size and controller capacity before adding a zone.
Locating overgrown sprinkler heads is easier with five methods: listening, layout plans, metal detectors, measuring head spacing and a garden rake.
Run the system and listen for water sounds or look for puddles to spot hidden heads.
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