Sprinkler problems come in many different scopes, from a single sprinkler head spraying water at an odd angle to widespread malfunctions affecting the entire system. No matter what issue you’re facing with your system, don’t let overconfidence convince you to try DIY sprinkler repair work. Here are three of the top reasons why sprinkler repair isn’t something you should do on your own.
- You could incorrectly diagnose the problem. Figuring out what’s causing your sprinkler system to malfunction isn’t as simple as you may think it is. Properly diagnosing a problem takes experience working with sprinkler systems and knowledge of how properly functioning systems work. If you incorrectly identify a problem, you could waste a lot of time and energy focusing on a solution that ultimately won’t do any good for your sprinklers.
- DIY jobs are likely to result in mistakes. Online tutorials for how to repair a damaged sprinkler system are unreliable at best. If you rely on DIY instructions for your sprinkler repair needs, you are likely to end up making a mistake that could worsen whatever issue is present.
- You’ll waste a lot of resources. In addition to wasting time trying to repair a sprinkler system that you realistically can’t repair on your own, you’re also likely to waste money buying tools and anything else you may need for your DIY repair job. Plus, you may have to spend money replacing parts that weren’t damaged prior to your own efforts.
Save your DIY skills for a project that won’t damage property or cause more issues for your sprinkler system and leave the sprinkler repair work to our team here at Genesis Sprinklers and Water Management, LLC.