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Sprinkler systems make watering easy, especially if you connect them to a timer. Unfortunately, they must be maintained properly and can occasionally spring a leak. USA Hoich Irrigation specializes in maintaining and repairing sprinkler systems in Omaha, NE. Lawn irrigation has been their main business for over 30 years. 

3 Steps to Find a Leak in Your Sprinkler System

1. Look for Signs of Excess Water

If there’s a leak in your irrigation system, there must be excess water in a certain area of your yard. When you inspect your yard, you should look for wet and soggy ground. The leak could be right there or nearby, depending on the natural incline of your yard. You might also notice mold or mildew on your lawn or plants that have fungus due to the excess water.

2. Observe the Sprinkler Water

sprinkler systemsObserve the water pressure of your sprinklers. If water pressure is unusually low, there is probably a leak in your system. If the water is dirty, there is a leak underground. A hole in your sprinkler piping can cause dirt to enter the system, which will then be visible in the water stream or clog up your sprinkler heads.

3. Check Each Sprinkler Head

Finding the leak in your sprinkler system can be like finding a needle in a haystack. If the leak is underground, it will take a lot of work to pinpoint the problem. You can start by replacing all of your sprinkler heads one by one and checking them for water pressure. Most likely, there’s a leak between a working sprinkler head and several non-working ones.

If you’re still not sure how to find a leak, let USA Hoich Irrigation help you. They specialize in sprinkler repairs, but they also offer different service plans to keep your system running smoothly year after year. Visit the website for more information, or give their friendly team a call at (402) 896-5899.

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