Irrigation Repair Atlanta

Did you feel that little hit of fall this weekend? Those cool mornings cloudless skies? It’s still August and there’s a lot more heat left here in Atlanta. So if you’ve been putting off those irrigation repairs don’t put them off anymore! Now is the time – to make those irrigation or sprinkler repairs.

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We are continuing to receive calls for irrigation sprinkler system repairs. When contacting an irrigation company in Atlanta be sure to give them as much information as you can about your system and what it's doing or should I say, not doing. This will help to speed up the process of getting your system repaired. It's also a good idea to get as much information as you can about the irrigation company as well. Most companies should have any information about them readily available for you to access. If they don't, think twice before allowing them to perform any work on your system!

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Now is definitely the time to finalize your plans for a new irrigation system. Be sure to use a reputable Atlanta irrigation company that will comply with the state laws for rain sensors and backflow. Also, each county has it's own requirements so make sure they know your county's requirements as well. Take the time to chose wisely - cheaper is not always better - you often get what you pay for so if you want the best it may cost you a little more but in the long run you will save a lot of money!

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In the last couple of days I've gotten several phone calls from people who want to get a new irrigation system. All of them seemed to have one thing in common - they didn't know much about irrigation design or planning - but just wanted water.

So I say it you that proper design (pipe size, head nozzles, etc.) by your irrigation company is essential. It's great if you got an irrigation system to water your lawn but not great if it's watering while it's raining or right after it stopped raining. It's also not good if you don't have proper coverage by your irrigation system that will result in brown or missed spots.

Keep in mind that different manufacturers' products offer different features. If your interested in efficiency products - ask about those. If you just want to water your roses, ask about just watering your roses. Make sure and let your irrigation contractor know what you need and want.

Be sure to do a little research when deciding on an irrigation company in Atlanta. Make sure you ask the right questions: product manufacturer, warranty, state requirements, years in business and other jobs and/or customer testimonials. Also, be sure to ask your irrigation contractor if they utilize the "full coverage" theory in irrigation. If not, missed spots there will be and you will never fully realize the potential for your irrigation system.

A little research and planning will take you a long way...chose wisely, chose effectively and water efficiently.

Irrigation Water Audits Atlanta

Irrigation Water Audits are an excellent way to find out the efficiency of an irrigation system and what changes can be made to increase the efficiency and thereby, save money. A full water audit requires extensive knowledge, not just of irrigation, but of irrigation efficiency products. Many commercial irrigation customers find that the audit and irrigation system upgrades pay for themselves in less than 2 years.

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Customer Service should be priority one for any business. If you're not getting the level of customer service you feel you should from your irrigation company, give us a try at Millenium Irrigation. We are a top rated irrigation company with excellent customer service. Not to mention the knowledge and experience to install or repair any irrigation system.

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If you are thinking about installing outdoor landscape lighting,not only for security, but because it will make your home look incredible at night, be sure to consider the quality and warranty of products before you make a decision.

While products from DIY stores are very inexpensive, they do not have the warranty or quality of a product offered by a contractor. Many lights offered by contractors have up to a 15 year warranty (no less than 5 in most cases). While you will spend more upfront, you will get a longer life system choosing a contractor grade outdoor lighting.

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Still have an irrigation system that hasn't worked right all year long? It's not too late to tweak your system and have it properly repaired. If you wait until next year you may even have more damage than now so it's a great time to get it fixed. Also, you can take steps now to make your system run more efficiently. That way when next spring comes you will be ready!

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Be smart when watering..take a look at your irrigation system frequently, even this time of year, to be sure it is working properly. You will need to especially look for leaky heads, heads that need adjusting,standing water, pipe or valve leaks and things of that nature. These types of irrigation repairs, if you wait til the Spring, could end up costing your more due to additional damage ths winter.

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Why wait until spring to fix or upgrade your irrigation system? There's no good reason. Your irrigation system can be repaired or upgraded, heads moved, replaced, etc. prior to winter shut-down so that when you start your system up in the spring your irrigation system will be ready to go. Since spring is our busiest time of the year, you may have to wait several days or even a week or more to get on most irrigation companies' schedules. Be ready ahead of time by doing your irrigation system upgrade and repairs this fall.

Irrigation Companies Atlanta

Whether your considering a new irrigation system or looking to have an existing system repaired, your choice of irrigation companies will have an impact on the longevity of your irrigation system.
On a new irrigation system, ask about minimum state requirements such as rain sensors & backflows. On an irrigation system repair, ask about warranties as well as if anything can increase the efficiency of your irrigation system.

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So you don't think you need to winterize your irrigation system? At least do these couple of things, shut off the water. Run your system for about 30 sec to clear as much water as possible. Unplug your controller. You aren't fully protected as you would be with a professional winterization but it's better than nothing. If you don't have a separate shut off for your irrigation system, your system is really at risk in the winter because water remains in the pipe. Consider having a shutoff installed.

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I wanted to remind you guys how important "service AFTER the sale" is. We have some customers who call with newly installed irrigation systems with a warranty. They have a problem that needs to be fixed and can't get in contact with the company that did the work. They have called numerous times and no one has called them back. Now they have called us and we are going to try to help them out-but it really should be done totally free under their warranty through the original company. So keep in mind when choosing a company for your new irrigation system the importance of Service After the Sale.

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When your searching for an irrigation repair company, ask about warranties on work they are performing and their level of experience. Anybody can throw pipe in a truck and buy supplies at home improvement stores and call themselves doing irrigation. My company is a member of the Irrigation Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, Hunter Silver Preferred Contractor, Rainbird Select Contractor as well as has over 10 years experience in installation, design and repair of irrigation systems throughout northern Georgia. Don't be fooled - call a real expert first.

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We completed our new irrigation system installation in McDonough yesterday and the newbie learned a little about "pressure" and "flow" and how they relate to an irrigation system. Upon completion of the installation, our guys found that we had no "flow". Flow is the actual water flowing through the pipes. The odd thing was we had adequate pressure (the force at which the water should flow) but no flow and that is virtually impossible. The only way this can happen is if there is a blockage somewhere. Our guys found it at the water meter and our customer is on her way to a beautiful landscape!

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Did you notice your irrigation system running even after all of the rain we just had? Soil sensors can eliminate over-watering and reduce your water bill. They also typically work well with existing systems. These wireless sensors are placed in the ground at root level in each sprinkler zone. They measure soil moisture and temperature day and night. The measurements are transmitted to a base station which is connected to the irrigation system controller. When the soil has adequate moisture (whether from rain or from the irrigation system) the sensors will restrict the system from watering in that zone. Wow-now that's what I call getting to the "root" of the problem!

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Learn more about Smart irrigation for Smart Irrigation Month and how we can help you not only water smarter but more effectively. Check out this video.

Irrigation Repair Lawn Sprinkler Repairs

Finally, we are getting some sporadic much needed rain but are your sprinklers supplementing your irrigation system as it is designed to do? Seek out an experience irrigation company in atlanta who can help you increase the efficiency of your irrigation system by doing simple, inexpensive things such as nozzle changes or adding a rain sensor.

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Have you turned up the amount of watering time on your controller and then BOOM got hit with a higher water bill? I've received several calls related to this today and customers are afraid they have leaks. If you have increased your watering times due to the dry, hot weather & do not have visible signs of a leak, it is likely that your water bill increase is due to the increased watering times. Seems simple enough but the questions are being asked!

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With there being so little rain, I am receiving many calls regarding noticeable brown spots in yards. The reason for this is that the system was not designed and installed with full coverage. For this reason, there are limitations to what an irrigation company can do but moving heads, changing heads, nozzles, etc. can often times rectify the water coverage issues.