Three Reasons Why Your Water Bill Is Higher This Month

Residential and commercial irrigation systems are typically efficient, running for a specific time and then turning off. Most of them also have sensors that detect the amount of moisture in the soil. If your water bill has increased without changing what you do inside of your house or business, you may be in need of a professional Las Vegas irrigation repair service.

Sensor Malfunction

The electronic sensor that measures the amount of moisture in the soil may have had a malfunction. If the sensor stops working, the system will not know to shut off when a particular moisture level has been reached in the soil. An irrigation system technician is able to troubleshoot this type of a problem and replace any broken sensors that are causing the system to use too much water.

Plumbing Leak

Your irrigation system could also have a plumbing leak in it somewhere. Consider walking around your property and paying attention to any squishy or muddy areas. These are signs of leaks. Another way to find out if there is a plumbing leak is to make note of the numbers on your water meter. Leave the house or building when nobody is there and no water will be used. Check the numbers when you return. If the numbers changed, there could be a leak in the plumbing for the irrigation system.

Broken Timer

Many irrigation systems have a timer that automatically turns them on and off at set times. Some timers may get reset after a power outage or by accident. It is also possible for timers to fail. If the timer malfunctions, the water may spray from the sprinkler heads for a longer amount of time than was intended. The landscaping technician could replace the broken timer and test the system to ensure that it is working properly.