As the cooler months settle in across North Queensland, many homeowners and gardeners shift their focus away from watering. But did you know that winter is the best time to get on top of your irrigation system repairs and maintenance?
Taking care of leaks, worn out sprinkler heads, and overdue servicing during winter sets you up for a healthy, hassle free garden when spring and summer arrive.
Even in winter, leaky irrigation systems continue to waste water, often without you even realizing. These small but costly problems can:
- Drive up your water bill
- Create soggy patches
- Create erosion in your garden
- Compromise plant health due to incorrect watering requirements
Think of your irrigation system like your car, it performs best with regular maintenance. Winter is the perfect time to give your irrigation system a once over. North Queensland summers quite often put a huge toll on your irrigation system with constant watering and mowing.
Here’s why it makes sense:
- Lower water demand means you won’t miss the system while its being serviced
- Generally, no rain in North Queensland during winter and spring
- You will avoid emergency callouts and repairs during summer
- Regular maintenance keeps repair costs down
- Early repairs prevent bigger issues down the track
A typical winter irrigation maintenance check will include inspecting all pipework, fittings, valves, sprinkler heads, water pressure, and controller timing ensuring your system is ready to go come spring.
Sprinkler heads are often the most neglected part of any irrigation system. If they are cracked, clogged, or spraying in the wrong direction, your whole watering system will suffer. Now is the perfect time to:
- Replace damaged or outdated sprinkler heads
- Adjust spray coverage for new garden layouts
- Prevent over-watering or patchy lawns
Properly functioning sprinkler heads not only protect your plants and lawn, they save water and extend the life of your irrigation system.
Contact Professional Pump Services & Irrigation today so we can help guide you in achieving an efficient irrigation system.
