Category: Irrigation Tips & Guides
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Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair or Replacement
A water heater usually needs attention when it runs out of hot water faster than usual, produces lukewarm or fluctuating water, makes rumbling or popping noises, delivers rusty water or leaks around the base. Many of these problems, such as a failed heating element, thermostat or valve, can be repaired. Replacement is usually the better…
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Why Are Parts of My Lawn Dry When My Sprinklers Run?
When parts of your lawn stay dry even though your sprinklers run on schedule, the water usually isn’t reaching those areas evenly. The most common causes are clogged or damaged sprinkler heads, heads blocked by grass or plants, low water pressure, a leak in the irrigation line, poor head spacing, or run times that don’t…
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How to Tell If You Have a Hidden Water Leak
The most reliable way to tell if you have a hidden water leak is to check your water meter while no water is being used. If the meter moves, water is escaping somewhere. Other common signs include an unexplained jump in your water bill, the sound of running water when every fixture is off, musty…