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Old 07-02-2023, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 View Post
I have a broken sprinkler head and was wondering how easy it is to change it? Not sure how quickly I can get a person to come out this week when the lawn may actually need watering.

The one section with the broken sprinkler head has little water coming anywhere else but the broken head.
It depends on what part is broken. If it is just the nozzle, you unscrew it and screw in a new one from ACE Hardware. If it is more complicated, watch the YouTube videos on how to fix it. The only fix that I would not attempt is if you need to cut and glue the underground pipe.

I have heard that Water Wizard, 352-753-5974, will usually respond to a repair request quickly, but they are not cheap. Another option is to use a hose to water that area manually.

I would suggest getting an irrigation maintenance agreement. I use Massey, which is $40 per quarter, and they will inspect the system every quarter. But, if you need a repair, they will come out and repair the system for a very reasonable price. If you don't have an ongoing agreement, it can be a real hassle to find a repair company, and you have no way to know what they will charge.