Expert Watering, Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation System Contractors in East Los Angeles, CA

It is recommended to have your sprinkler system serviced at once a year, or when you notice any dry areas, overly wet spots or a change in your water bill.

In the early morning (5 AM for example). This gives the water time to soak in before the sun comes up and when it does come up water is dried off of leaves to reduce the chance of mold or fungus. Watering in the evening increases evaporation due to air and soil being warm and leaves plants wet all night, increasing mold and fungus issues.

Almost all cities in the Los Angeles area have set specific days that you can water and the length of time allowed for each zone. To find out what is allowed in your city, search 'watering days in [city name]'. Most cities allow watering twice a week with grass area run time being 10 minutes (15 minutes if you have high efficiency sprinkler nozzles) and 30 minutes for zones that run drip irrigation.

Smart timers adjust watering for each zone to meet its particular needs, and keep track of the season and weather to adjust watering for your entire yard. They will water more in the summer and less in the winter when days are shorter and cooler. They also hold off watering when it rains, and automatically start again when the sun comes out. Without any other changes to your sprinkler system or landscaping they can save 20% on your annual water bill.

There may be a loose wire, bad solenoid (the electrical component of each valve that responds to the signal from the timer), or possibly the volume control on the valve has been turned off. There are also some very small channels for water to pass through inside each valve that are subject to being clogged.