What's wrong with my sprinklers?

What this usually means

A wet patch can come from a small leak, a station that is staying open, a broken sprinkler head, or a low spot that holds water. It does not always mean the whole system needs work.

What you can safely check yourself

1. Look for the wettest spot and notice whether the water is around one sprinkler head, along a line, or in a low place.
2. When the system is off, stand near the wet area and listen for water still moving.
3. Look at the clock’s station list and note whether a station appears to be running when it should not be.

Safety: If you need to open anything at the house, turn the water off at the house first. Do not dig near utility lines.

What we would check

We would test the system for a leak, check where the water is coming from, and repair the leak, station, or sprinkler head that is causing the wet patch.

What this usually means

A dry area often points to a clogged or broken sprinkler head, a station that is not coming on, or a wiring or clock issue. The rest of the yard can look fine while one part misses its water.

What you can safely check yourself

1. During the next watering cycle, safely watch the dry area to see whether its sprinkler heads pop up.
2. Look at the clock while that area should be running and check whether the matching station shows as active.
3. Notice whether nearby heads spray normally, spray weakly, or do not spray at all.

Safety: Do not dig near utility lines or pull on wires. If something looks damaged, stop and call us.

What we would check

We would check the station wiring, the sprinkler heads, and the box out in the yard, then repair the station or head where the water stops.

What this usually means

A blinking clock usually means it lost power, its backup battery is drained, or its schedule did not stay saved after a power interruption.

What you can safely check yourself

1. Look at the outlet or switch that powers the clock and make sure the clock is plugged in securely.
2. Check the clock’s backup battery and replace it if the battery compartment or the printed instructions call for a new one.
3. After power is back, look at the displayed time and days to see whether the schedule is still present.

Safety: Do not open an electrical panel or work on damaged wiring. If the outlet, plug, or cord looks unsafe, leave it alone and call us.

What we would check

If it still will not hold a schedule after those checks, the practical fix is a replacement with a new clock. That is an upgrade backed by decades of experience in Arizona and honest pricing.

What this usually means

A higher bill is often caused by a leak, a station running too long or too often, or a station that is stuck running. A quick comparison can help show whether the change is sudden or gradual.

What you can safely check yourself

1. Compare this month’s bill with last month’s bill and note how much the use changed.
2. Check the clock’s run times—how long each station runs—and look for a time that seems longer or more frequent than expected.
3. Walk the yard and look for soggy spots, water running when the system should be off, or water on pavement.

Safety: Do not dig near utility lines or open electrical panels. If water is flowing heavily, turn the water off at the house and call us.

What we would check

We would test the system for leaks and review the clock settings, then repair the leak, station, or sprinkler head problem we find.