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Sprinkler & Irrigation Help Guides
Plain answers to the sprinkler, irrigation, and watering questions Fresno, Clovis, and Madera homeowners ask most, from the crew that fixes them every day.
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Sprinkler problems
Fix it, or know when to call
Each guide covers what you can check safely and when it’s time for a free 21-point inspection.
Sprinkler Valve Won’t Shut Off? Causes & Fixes
Zone stuck on, or sprinklers running by themselves.
Read the guideSprinklers Won’t Turn On? What to Check
One zone, or the whole system, won’t come on.
Read the guideHow to Find a Sprinkler Line Leak
Soggy spots, low pressure, or a high water bill.
Read the guideSprinkler Head Not Popping Up or Rotating?
Heads that stick down, stick up, or won’t rotate.
Read the guideWinter Sprinkler Care in Fresno & Clovis
Timer settings, rain, and freeze checks for winter.
Read the guideHow to Fix a Sprinkler System: Troubleshooting by Symptom
Start from the symptom and narrow it down.
Read the guideHow to Fix or Replace a Sprinkler Valve
Leaking, stuck, or not opening: repair or replace.
Read the guideSprinkler Leaking When Off, or Valve Box Full of Water?
A wet valve box, or a head that keeps dribbling.
Read the guideBrown Spots in the Lawn? Check the Sprinklers First
Dry patches that come back in the same spots.
Read the guideAre Smart Sprinkler Controllers Worth It?
What they do, and when they’re worth it.
Read the guideDrip Irrigation Systems: How They Work, When They’re Worth It & Common Fixes
How drip works, where it fits, and common fixes.
Read the guideSprinkler System Installation: What to Expect
How a new system is planned, installed, and set.
Read the guideRepair or Replace Your Sprinkler System?
When fixing stops making sense.
Read the guideIs Solar Panel Cleaning Worth It?
How often to clean, whether it helps, and what it costs.
Read the guideWatering schedules
City watering days
Fresno Watering Schedule
Watering days by address, from the City of Fresno. Checked October 26, 2026.
See the scheduleClovis Watering Schedule
Watering days by address, from the City of Clovis. Checked October 26, 2026.
See the scheduleMadera Watering Schedule
Watering days by address, from the City of Madera. Checked October 26, 2026.
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