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Broken Sprinkler Head? What to Check Before Calling for Repair

A quick homeowner guide to common broken-head symptoms and when the problem may be larger than one sprinkler.

Quick answer: A broken head may spray wildly, leak around the base, fail to rise or leave one area dry. Sometimes the visible head is only part of the issue.

Watch the zone while it runs

A cracked body, broken riser or missing nozzle is easiest to identify with the system operating.

Look for unusually low pressure

If several heads perform poorly, the problem may involve a valve, leak or pressure issue rather than one head.

Check for repeated damage

Heads near driveways, sidewalks and mower paths may fail repeatedly if they sit too high or are poorly protected.

Turn off problem zones if necessary

If a break is wasting significant water, avoid repeatedly running that zone until it can be repaired.

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