Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
Follow our expert seasonal maintenance guide to keep your North Texas irrigation system running efficiently all year long and prevent costly repairs.
30-50%
Water savings with proper maintenance
$200+
Average savings on prevented repairs
10+ years
System lifespan with regular care
Spring
March - May
- Schedule spring startup inspection (receive discount when you book service)
- Turn on water supply and check for winter damage
- Test all zones and verify proper spray patterns
- Clean and adjust sprinkler heads after winter
- Replace damaged heads or nozzles
- Check controller batteries and update schedule
- Increase watering frequency as temperatures rise
- Apply pre-emergent for weed control
Summer
June - August
- Water deeply and less frequently (2-3 times per week)
- Water early morning (4-8 AM) to reduce evaporation
- Monitor for dry spots and adjust heads as needed
- Check for leaks - watch for unusually green spots
- Clean clogged nozzles and filters monthly
- Raise mowing height to 3-3.5 inches
- Verify compliance with local watering restrictions
- Consider upgrading to a smart controller for water savings
Fall
September - November
- Gradually reduce watering frequency as temps cool
- Clean leaves and debris from sprinkler heads
- Perform end-of-season inspection
- Repair any issues before winter freeze
- Flush system to remove sediment buildup
- Check valves and backflow preventer
- Apply fall fertilizer for root development
- Schedule winterization before first freeze
Winter
December - February
- Complete winterization (drain system, blow out lines)
- Insulate backflow preventer and exposed pipes
- Turn off automatic watering schedule
- Cover above-ground components with insulation
- Monitor weather for freeze warnings
- Hand water only if needed during dry spells
- Plan spring repairs and upgrades
- Consider booking spring startup early (February)
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