Between your spring startup and fall blowout, there are simple maintenance tasks Calgary homeowners can do themselves to keep their irrigation system running efficiently all season. This guide covers what you can safely do yourself — and what to leave for the professionals.
Calgary DIY Irrigation Maintenance — Safe to Do Yourself
| Task | How Often | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Walk all zones visually while running | Monthly May-Sep | Easy — just watch for dry spots, pooling, or spraying wrong direction |
| Clean clogged spray nozzle screens | As needed | Easy — unscrew nozzle, rinse screen under tap, replace |
| Adjust controller for seasonal water need | Monthly | Easy — reduce run time 30-40% in May/Sep vs July |
| Check for Calgary water restriction changes | Weekly in summer | Easy — check calgary.ca or set up Stage 1-2 alert |
| Reset a tilted or sunken head to vertical | As needed | Easy — dig out around head, reposition, backfill |
Leave These to the Professionals
- Valve diaphragm replacement — requires tools and knowledge of solenoid type
- Backflow preventer testing — legally requires CCC certification in Calgary
- Underground leak detection — pressure testing equipment required
- Fall blowout — improper air pressure can crack heads; commercial compressor required
J.G. Irrigation is available for in-season repair calls when you find an issue during your own monitoring. Our typical in-season response is 3-5 business days for non-emergency calls. For urgent issues (runaway zone, broken pipe), call 587-433-4795 for same-day response.
Calgary Irrigation Service — In-Season Repair Available
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