When the season changes, homeowners are faced with adjusting their timer manually. Fortunately, this seasonal headache is a thing of the past for more and more sprinkler system owners.
If you’ve tried a smart timer before, it may have seemed complicated. However, today’s smart timers are sophisticated, and they are getting smarter with every generation of technology.
You shouldn’t need to read a manual or stand over gauges, sweating in the desert sun. With a smart timer, the system can make seasonal adjustments and water on its own with minor input from you.
Environmental Advantages
Using your home’s Wi-Fi network, the timer can connect to local weather stations to determine when more water is needed. This will adjust the watering schedule to match conditions.
In addition to being much easier to program and adjust, smart timers will actually delay watering when it rains without you doing anything. That way you don’t pay for water you don’t need.
Some municipalities offer rebates if you get an EPA certified irrigation timer. You should check with your local municipality to see how much you may qualify for. It may be upwards of $200 or more, which can cover the majority of the cost of the timer. Win win!
Options
There are so many timers and so many options on the market. Orbits B-Hyve model is very popular, as well as the Rachio brand timers. Both are fantastic and a good place to start research, but there are many others on the market that have wonderful satisfaction scores from customers. Hunter Hydrawise and Rainbird WiFi options are great as well.
If you want to skip the hassle of choosing a time, just talk to the experts at Sprinkler Doctors. We can provide options and install the timer that you choose!
Upgrading your house with a WiFi controlled irrigation timer is affordable and saves you time and money. Please reach out to Sprinkler Doctors with your questions and requests.