Water your grass, not your home!

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of White Plains & New Rochelle, we’re passionate about not only remediating any water, fire or mold issues that may arise within your home, but we are also happy to provide you with tips and tricks to help prevent these disasters from ever arising. With that being said, warmer weather is approaching which means we can start thinking about maintaining our beautiful lawns and gardens this Spring and Summer season. Part of that maintenance includes making sure our grass and plants are adequately watered. For some, this might mean they utilize a sprinkler system to guarantee everything stays hydrated. Keep reading below to make sure your sprinkler system keeps your grass and plants hydrated, not your home! Here are some tips to ensure you don’t fall victim to a sprinkler system water damage:

• Clean that filter! This is usually located between the valve box and water main. It should be cleaned at the start of the season and at least once a month during irrigation season. 
• Keep an eye out for any areas where water is gushing or there are excess puddles. This will indicate if and where a repair needs to be made.
• Be aware of your system’s design. The spray from your system should be at least 2 ft away from your home.
• Don’t overrun your sprinkler. Instead of running it every single day, most experts recommend running your system 3x a week for 30 mins a day. 

If you do happen to become a victim of your sprinkler system, don’t panic. SERVPRO of White Plains & New Rochelle is trained to deal with any water damage that comes our way, including sprinkler systems. Give us a call at 914-684-1560 and we would be more than happy to help.