While installing a smart sprinkler system for your lawn might seem superfluous, there are a surprising number of benefits that make a smart irrigation controller an item that should be at the top of every homeowner’s checklist.

#1 – They Help Save on Water

Any design or renovation that can help save on utility costs will end up paying for itself over time, and smart irrigation controls are no exception. In addition, when combined with an eco friendly driveway that uses clean, permeable gravel to enhance free water flow, smart technology can increase the efficiency of water use in a society that is increasingly conscious of eliminating waste and conserving natural resources.

There are times when your lawn simply does not need to be watered as much as you originally planned. Perhaps the weather has been cooler than expected due to extra cloud cover, or you got some unexpected runoff from a neighbor’s yard. Whatever the case, there will be times throughout the year when you simply do not need to water your lawn.

With traditional sprinkler controllers that have been programmed to turn on at certain times on certain days of the week, the process for skipping a cycle can be involved, with some people needing to call in assistance to turn off the sprinklers and then have the system re-programmed to get back on schedule. As such, most homeowners just ignore it and let their lawn get watered anyway.

By having an irrigation controller that is synched with your smartphone, skipping a sprinkler cycle is as simple as saying, “Alexa, pause the sprinklers.” With a smart irrigation system, inconvenience is no excuse for wasting water by running the sprinklers unnecessarily.

#2 – They Give You Increased Control of Your Irrigation

Sometimes, there are areas of the lawn that need more water than others. Using the previous example of receiving unexpected runoff from a neighboring yard, perhaps the lower half of your lawn is well watered from the runoff, while the upper half did not receive any.

Using your smartphone, you can open the app for your irrigation system and control which zones of the lawn you want watered while leaving the heads dormant on those areas that are sufficiently watered.

Another nifty feature that relates to sprinkler control is the ability to pause while you are walking outside. How annoying is it, with traditional sprinkler controls, to have to run from the front door of your house to your car because the sprinklers are spraying your path?

#3 – Your Smart Irrigation Control is Likely Smarter than You

Even though you can look at a road map and see the best route for getting to a destination, if your smartphone tells you that there is a wreck or road construction that will delay your travels, you are probably going to listen.

Likewise, even if you think you have your watering schedule down to a science, smart irrigation leaders like build their app with features that monitor the weather, select the best settings for the climate that your home is located in, and that can make suggestions for the type of vegetation you are growing, among others.

This is significant because if rain is forecasted, the sprinklers will not turn on, preventing a situation in which homes without an advanced driveway drainage system see flooding in their lawns that causes puddles to build up around their vehicles.

Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.

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We are Certified Rachio Pro Installers of Wi-Fi smart sprinkler controllers. Save water and money! Water only when needed and control your sprinklers system and water bill. Rachio smart irrigation technology can reduce the water usage by your irrigation system. No compromise.

We pride ourselves on providing our customers with friendly, professional service at all times. We offer you a host of services to keep your property looking its very best.

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Choosing the right sprinkler installer is an important decision. The company will design and install your automatic sprinkler system and will ensure the right components are used for each part of your landscape. The truth is, quality work comes with a price tag, and if a company’s quote seems too good to be true, it probably is. A complex sprinkler system that is permanently buried underground should be installed right the first time, so it isn’t something you should scrimp on.

Keeping iT Green offer new installations for irrigation systems as well as redesigns, service and monthly maintenance. We also perform paver repair. We are Certified Rachio Pro Installers of Wi-Fi smart sprinkler controllers. Save water and money! Water only when needed and control your sprinklers system and water bill. Rachio smart irrigation technology can reduce the water usage by your irrigation system. No compromise.

We pride ourselves on providing our customers with friendly, professional service at all times. We offer you a host of services to keep your property looking its very best.

Sprinkler Repair and Installation services for Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and east Broward County.

If you’d like to schedule your estimate, contact us today!

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Keeping it Green installs pumps and repairs lawn sprinkler systems. We serve Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and east Broward County.

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Water pump might malfunction because they are outdated and need to be upgraded or even totally replaced. If yours is one of those, Keeping iT Green can completely replace or upgrade it for you. But generally speaking all irrigation pumps, even newer models, are going to need some sort of maintenance from time to time. So, if your pump malfunctions, just reach out. Keeping iT Green team is familiar with the pressure switches and pump start relay problems, check valve leaking and other parts of various different pump systems that malfunction or age.

Keeping iT Green perform sprinkler Repair and Installation services for Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and east Broward County. If you’d like to schedule your estimate, contact us today!

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If you already have an irrigation indexing valve installed on your sprinkler system that needs to be replaced or converted to digital contact Keeping iT Green.

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Keeping iT Green can customize your irrigation system and offers an assortment of nozzle options for any lawn — adjustable, fixed, specialty nozzles, and revolutionary MP Rotator nozzles.

Spray heads/nozzles are generally used to irrigate smaller areas because their area of coverage is between 5 and 18 feet with a fixed spray pattern. We use Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, K-Rain and other brand nozzles.

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Automatic irrigation valves work by electricity. Wires lead from the irrigation controller, or timer, to each of the the valves. A solenoid on the valve receives electric signals from the main controller. To locate irrigation valves, one usually needs to determine which wire leads to which valve from the main controller.

Inside the valve is a diaphragm, or rubber plug. When the solenoid receives the signal from the controller, it tells the diaphragm to open, allowing water to flow through the pipes, or close, to shut off the flow of water. Damage to the wiring or solenoid can cause the valves to fail.

Lawn irrigation valves may be above ground, but often the irrigation valves are placed in a valve box and buried, making it difficult to find lost valves.

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The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller makes it easy to create custom schedules that automatically adjust for changing local weather. Monitor it all from your smartphone. Detect leaks and maximize watering precision with the Wireless Flow Meter. Leverage sensitive Vortex technology to detect even low-flow leaks before they reach crisis.

We are Certified Rachio Pro Installers of Wi-Fi smart sprinkler controllers. Save water and money! Water only when needed and control your sprinklers system and water bill. No compromise.

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We are Certified Rachio Pro Installers of Wi-Fi smart sprinkler controllers. Save water and money! Water only when needed and control your sprinklers system and water bill. No compromise.

All irrigation systems need routine maintenance to ensure an attractive and healthy lawn. Sprinkler heads break, clog and need adjustment. Shrub and lawn growth create the need to move, raise or lower heads. Controllers need seasonal adjustment. Protect your lawn.

Our expertise in sprinklers repair areas spans many many years and with everything we do, your satisfaction with our work is guaranteed.

 
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