Spring Irrigation Startup in Florida
A quick checklist before the first hot week hits and every zone runs daily again.
The startup checklist
- Run every zone individually and watch for weak or missing heads
- Check for water pooling near valve boxes (a sign of an underground leak)
- Confirm the rain sensor is clean and functioning
- Update the controller schedule for the season ahead
- Trim back grass and mulch covering any heads
Why a walk-through matters
A system that sat idle over winter often has a stuck valve, a cracked head, or settled soil covering a nozzle — none of it obvious until you actually watch each zone run. Five minutes per zone now saves a dead patch of lawn later.
If a zone won't shut off, won't turn on, or coverage looks uneven across the yard, that's usually a valve or zoning issue worth a proper look.
Call 727-470-7126FAQ
When should I start my system up for the season?
Early spring, before the daily-run summer heat arrives, gives you time to fix anything before it matters.
Can I run the startup check myself?
Yes — walking each zone is something most homeowners can do. We’re here for anything that needs a repair.
Do rain sensors really save water?
Yes, and they’re required by Florida law on new systems — they stop watering during and after rainfall automatically.
Need a Startup Check?
We'll walk every zone before the season heats up. Call or WhatsApp.
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