Having a lush lawn means you should have a sprinkler system that can last for a long time. The problem is that the most reliable sprinkler system in the market won’t even last forever. The components are all prone to damage or can be broken and worn over a period of time.
When you notice the sprinkler head needs a new replacement, you will save a considerable amount of cash if you know how to fix a broken sprinkler head yourself.
How to Fix a Broken Sprinkler Head
- Buy a new sprinkler head
A defective sprinkler head is a common issue and relatively easy to fix. You will first need to allocate funds to purchase the replacement sprayer head in the hardware store.
Make sure you bring the old one so that you can choose which type of head fits your watering system. By taking it to the shop, you will know which product delivers the same amount of water, how the spray pattern is, and how far the spraying distance.
- Screw on the new head
You need to remove the damaged head and install the new one. As mentioned above, make sure the same type replaces your broken sprinkler head. If you get the wrong product, it won’t water your lawn properly, and you will highly likely require more water.
How to Fix a Broken Sprinkler Head Riser
When your sprinkler head broke off, you need to replace it with a new one. But when the riser is damaged, there will be several processes you need to perform to get it fixed.
Here is the quick tutorial you can follow:
- Remove the riser
The riser will either come out with the sprinkler head or is broken in half. The half part that comes out with the head can be easily removed, and the other half will be inside the pipe, which is a little bit difficult to remove.
The sprayer hole is around two inches long, and the damaged riser that needs to be removed is only around ¾ inches. However, you may either have easy access to the hole, or you will need to dig to get enough space to fix the issue.
If you are fortunate enough, the broken riser will stick out of the pipe. With a needle-nosed plier, you can grab the broken part with ease. However, if the entire riser is broken inside the pipe, consider purchasing a specific tool to extract the riser.
- Get a new riser
Once you removed the broken parts of the riser from the pipe, purchase a replacement riser with the same specifications as the old ones. Install it into the pipe, turn on the water supply to clean out any debris, and then install the sprinkler head.
How to Replace a Sprinkler Head Nozzle
The average sprinkler head repair cost starts at around $75, and it can be higher than that if the nozzle has also broken and need to be replaced. To save expenses, you can replace it on your own by following the tutorial below:
- Remove the nozzle
First off, unscrew the sprinkler head and remove the nozzle by grabbing its casing and turning it in the opposite direction. Consider using an adjustable plier if your fingers hurt.
- Apply the new filter and nozzle
Remove the nozzle and the filter layer. Enter the replacement filter and screw the new nozzle on. You don’t need any tool to tighten. You can do this with your own fingers. That’s how to fix a broken sprinkler head, and you will be able to save a lot of money if you can fix the issues on your own.
