When spring begins, it’s essential that your lawn irrigation system is ready to nourish your growing yard. That means providing care during late winter and early spring to make sure every aspect of the sprinkler setup is working. Here are four tips that will help you get started.

3 Ways to Prepare Your Lawn Irrigation System for Spring

1. Assess the Soil

Before turning the sprinkler water source on, check that the soil is no longer frozen. If you start the system before the top foot of dirt has thawed, the water may freeze and expand, bursting the pipes. Watch the local weather to learn where the frost line is before starting up the sprinkler for the first time.

2. Assess the Sprinkler Heads

Over the winter, the sprinkler heads may have become damaged. If they were buried in snow, they may have frozen components, or someone may have struck them with a snow blower. Assess each one to make sure it’s intact and has a normal flow. If not, contact a lawn irrigation specialist to replace the parts and ensure the water pressure is appropriate. 

3. Test the Timer

Sprinklers run on timer systems that allow homeowners to set each specific sprinkler zone to run for a certain amount of time each day. Set the system to operate on your preferred schedule and then wait to see if it follows suit. If not, you may need to reset the timer programs, as they may not have been saved during the period of disuse.

If your lawn irrigation system needs maintenance, contact The Sprinkler Connection in Monroe County, NY, to schedule an appointment with their expert technicians. For over 30 years, these licensed experts have been providing sprinkler installation, care, and winterization to facilitate lush green lawns when spring returns. Call (585) 398-3960 or visit the website for information on backflow prevention device testing and irrigation renovation.