If you’ve owned an irrigation system in Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington, DC for any length of time, chances are you’ve dealt with a valve failure. It usually starts like this. One zone won’t turn on. Or worse — it… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘irrigation system’
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Best Way to Protect Irrigation Systems During Hard Freezes
Every winter in Maryland and Northern Virginia, I get the same phone call. It usually comes in late January. Sometimes early February. Almost always after a stretch of bitter cold. “Bob… I think something burst.” There’s water in the yard.Or… Read More
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What It Costs to Upgrade From Manual to Fully Automated Irrigation
If you’re still dragging hoses around your yard in July, setting a kitchen timer so you don’t forget to shut the water off, or relying on a basic dial controller from 2008, you’ve probably asked yourself: “What would it actually… Read More
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What You’ll Pay to Correct a Badly Designed Irrigation Layout
There are two types of sprinkler systems we get called about in the DMV. The first type? Systems that were designed correctly from the start. They run evenly. The lawn looks consistent. Water bills are predictable. Adjustments are minor. The… Read More
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Smart Controller Brands Compared: Hydrawise vs. Rachio vs. Orbit
If you’re ready to upgrade from a basic sprinkler timer to a smart controller, you’re in good company. But once you start looking, you’ll quickly run into the top three names in the game: Hydrawise, Rachio, and Orbit B-hyve. All… Read More
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Timer vs. Moisture Sensor: Which One Helps You Save More on Water?
If you’re trying to lower your water bill—and keep your lawn looking sharp—you’ve probably wondered: What saves more money, a timer or a moisture sensor? I get this question all the time from homeowners across the DMV, especially when we’re… Read More
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Sprinkler Valve Repair vs. Full Replacement: What’s Smarter?
If your sprinkler system isn’t turning on like it used to—or if one zone won’t shut off at all—you’ve likely got a valve problem. But the big question is: Should you try to repair the valve or just replace it… Read More
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Backyard Sprinkler Systems: City Water vs. Well Water — Pros & Cons
If you’re thinking about installing a sprinkler system in your backyard—or upgrading an old one—there’s a big question to answer upfront: Should I use city water or well water? Homeowners across the DMV ask us this all the time. And… Read More
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Irrigation Add-On Costs Most Homeowners Aren’t Told About
A lot of homeowners get sticker shock after their sprinkler system is installed—not because the main system was too expensive, but because of all the “extras” that suddenly showed up later. And I’ll be honest: most irrigation contractors don’t explain… Read More
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The Huge Benefits of a TLC VIP Upgrade for Systems 7 Years or Older
Here’s the truth: most sprinkler systems don’t fail all at once. They fail in slow motion. One day it’s a zone that doesn’t run. Then a controller that skips a day. Then you start seeing higher water bills, dry patches… Read More