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Sprinkler Heads Repairs

Pop-up failures, broken heads, uneven spray, and direction issues

5 repair guides

Sprinkler Head Won't Pop Up

Easy

A single sprinkler head that won't pop up is usually caused by debris in the riser, a broken spring, or a clogged nozzle cutting off water flow.

15-30 minutes1 parts needed

Sprinkler Head Won't Retract

Easy

A head that stays up after the zone shuts off is usually caused by a worn retraction spring, debris keeping it stuck in the up position, or residual pressure in the line.

15-30 minutes1 parts needed

Uneven or Weak Spray Pattern

Easy

An uneven spray pattern is almost always caused by a clogged nozzle, a partially blocked filter screen, or the wrong nozzle size installed.

10-20 minutes1 parts needed

Broken or Cracked Sprinkler Head

Easy

A cracked or broken sprinkler head will either geyser water, flood the area, or fail to spray properly. This is the most common sprinkler repair — simply replace the head.

15-25 minutes2 parts needed

Sprinkler Head Spraying Wrong Direction

Easy

A head that sprays onto the sidewalk, house, or fence instead of the lawn just needs its arc and direction adjusted — no parts needed.

5-15 minutes
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