A sprinkler system maximizes the convenience of maintaining a healthy lawn and landscape. However, a sprinkler system can start to malfunction due to repair needs. It's important to address repair needs promptly so that the condition of your lawn and landscape doesn't suffer.

The following are six of the most common sprinkler system repair needs you may need to deal with to keep your sprinklers working properly. 

Cleaning out clogged sprinkler heads

Numerous types of residue can build up in sprinkler heads over time. These could include soil or mineral deposits. When a significant amount of this residue builds up, sprinkler heads could clog.

Fortunately, this is often a relatively easy issue to repair on your sprinkler systems. It may be possible to completely fix clogged sprinkler heads with a thorough cleaning. However, in the case of severe clogs, sprinkler heads may need to be completely replaced. 

Replacing faulty valves

If your sprinkler system is leaking, it's likely that you need to have valves tightened or replaced. Leaks in your sprinkler system valves can make it so that a sprinkler system doesn't get water where it's supposed to.

Valves can cause leaks and malfunctions in both the central assembly and the individual sprinkler heads. Valves most commonly malfunction because they become loose, cracked, or ripped in some way. Fortunately, valves are a fairly simple part to replace in many sprinkler systems. 

Fixing and/or replacing damaged or aged pipes

One possible reason why water may not be shooting out of sprinkler heads properly is that the pipes are damaged. Pipes can develop cracks or clogs that allow water to leak out of them rather than getting to the sprinkler heads. Pipes can become damaged by simple wear and tear or by being struck with a garden shovel or another tool. 

Pipes that are clogged can sometimes be repaired by being snaked out or have solutions put down them that dissolve clogs. In some cases, it is necessary to completely replace pipes to restore the condition of a sprinkler system. 

Restoring proper functioning to electrical parts

Don't overlook the importance of the electrical components of your sprinkler system. If your sprinkler system isn't operating as programmed, it could be because an electrical component such as a transformer, controller, solenoid, or piece of wiring is malfunctioning. 

Clearing roots out of the nozzle

Roots growing in the ground are often attracted to sprinkler system parts such as the sprinkler head nozzles. They can create clogs in the line if they begin growing into this nozzle. In this case, you'll need to have roots removed from the nozzle to restore proper operation to your sprinkler system. 

Rust development on metal parts

Many sprinkler systems include a lot of metal components that can develop rust over time. Metal parts with rust development could leak due to cracks or ruptures. In this case, they should be replaced. If rust has been an issue in the past for you, try to find metal component replacement parts that are rust-resistant. 

Contact a company like Acre Plus Irrigation to learn more.