Kolter Homeowner Guide

Homeowners association If your home is part of a homeowners

Inspect connection points for leaks.

Inspect on a regular basis for missing or damages sprinkler heads.

association, check with it regarding exterior maintenance. You should be familiar with what you can and cannot do and what maintenance items the association is responsible.

Flush the system two times a year.

HOME TIP: Some water authorities set limits on how often you’re required to water. Make sure you know the rules.

Irrigation & Sprinklers The irrigation and sprinkler system is designed to make it easy to keep your lawn and garden beautiful throughout the year. There are four main parts to the system. Sprinkler heads : Fixed within your landscape, the heads shoot water in a fan-shaped pattern or in rotating streams. Water-supply lines : These lines are beneath the ground and carry water from its source to the sprinkler heads. Backflow preventer : This prevents water from the irrigation system from backing up and getting into your drinking water. Care and maintenance Follow these tips for maintaining your home’s irrigation system: Valves : These allow you to shut off the system.

Preventing water damage Watch how the sprinkler heads spray water. Ensure they don’t direct it at your home.

Overspray

Sprinkler

Homeowners association If your home is part of a homeowners

Every fall, winterize the system by turning off the water and draining any water in the pipes.

association, check with it regarding exterior maintenance. You should be familiar with what you can and cannot do and what maintenance items the association is responsible.

Turn on the master valve and timer in the spring to restart the system.

Monitor valves to ensure they don’t stick.

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