Key takeaways
- Test in order: controller, wire, solenoid, valve, line, heads.
- If other zones work, the controller is usually fine.
- Check for rain sensor or pause settings first.
- Call us if you find a leak or a flooded valve box.
The quick checks
Make sure the controller is not in rain or off mode, that a rain sensor is not holding it back and that the zone has a run time. Then run the zone manually from the controller and listen at the valve box for a click.
If other zones run normally, the controller is probably fine.
The next suspects
No click at the valve points to a wire or solenoid problem. A click but no water points to a clogged or stuck valve or a closed flow control. Water but weak spray suggests a leak, a clogged filter or too many heads on the zone.
Heads that do not pop up can simply be clogged or broken.
When to call
If you find standing water in a valve box, a geyser or a wet patch, shut the zone off at the controller and call. Digging for a wire or pipe break without knowing where it is can make it worse.
A technician can trace the fault in an hour or two.
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Quick answers
Why did a zone stop working after I aerated or dug?
A buried wire or pipe may have been nicked. We trace the wire and find the break.
Can a dead zone damage my lawn?
Yes. A zone can brown within a couple of weeks of summer heat.
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