How to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Monsoon Season

The Arizona monsoon season can wreak havoc on your sprinkler system if you’re not prepared.

Monsoons bring high winds and heavy rains. These natural forces cause damage from their sheer force as well as from the debris they create and move about. This leads to leaks, clogs, and sprinkler system malfunctions.

This post will guide you through essential steps to prepare your sprinkler system, ensuring it weathers the storm and keeps your lawn healthy. It’s all part of monsoon season lawn care.

Adjust Your Watering Schedule

Before the storms begin, adjust your watering schedule. You can reduce watering frequency during monsoon season. The natural rainfall will supplement your irrigation efforts.

Add a Rain Sensor

If you want to be really smart, have a rain sensor added to your system. This device automatically shuts off your sprinklers when it rains. You can give your water bill a break and still have the water your lawn needs.

Protect Exposed Components:

High winds tend to find the weakest links. That’s why the key to preventing sprinkler damage is to secure any exposed pipes or wires before the storms begin. Consider sprinkler system maintenance to protect exposed components.

You should check for leaning or damaged sprinkler heads. You don’t want them to come apart and get blown away. It’s important to secure yard implements and ladders since these could fly around and hit the sprinklers during the high winds.

Clear Debris

After a storm, it is important to remove leaves, branches and other debris from around the sprinkler system. This is a good time to inspect and clean nozzles.

Clogged nozzles are more common when debris has been flowing freely with the water and wind. This problem will restrict water flow to individual sprinklers. This messes up the water pressure to other sprinklers and can damage your system if left unchecked.

Inspect Your System

After a monsoon, take some time to inspect your sprinkler system for wind damage. This could be cracked pipes, broken sprinkler heads, or loose fittings. You’ll need to secure any pipes or wires that have been exposed by driving rains and high winds. You can test the different zones to make sure all of the sprinkler heads are working properly.

Consider Professional Maintenance

Sprinkler Doctors offers a comprehensive monsoon season check-up and maintenance service. This provides peace of mind knowing your system components are secure.

In addition to maintenance, our experts can give you advice on setting the watering schedule. Be sure to ask for a rain sensor to be added to your system.

Conclusion

Monsoon season preparation is all about thinking ahead and keeping a lookout for problems. But you don’t have to go it alone.

Ensure your sprinkler system is ready to handle the monsoon’s challenges. Contact Sprinkler Doctors for a professional inspection and maintenance service. We’ll protect your system and keep your lawn healthy throughout the season.

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