Suddenly the lawn sprinkler stops working. The swivel part does not move, the water runs out and no more water flows through the nozzles. Unfortunately, most lawn sprinklers are not that easy to repair. Sometimes it helps to take the sprinkler apart.
How can you repair a broken lawn sprinkler?
To repair a defective lawn sprinkler, first check the water pressure and the tightness of the supply line. Clean clogged or calcified nozzles and check the swivel part for blockages or rust. If necessary, take the lawn sprinkler apart to identify and repair further damage. However, please note possible warranty conditions.
When the lawn sprinkler stops working
First of all, you should look for the causes. It's often just small things that affect how the lawn sprinkler works. Possible causes:
- Nozzles are clogged or calcified
- Water pressure too low
- Leaking supply line
- Swivel part defective
- Small parts are worn
Check that the water pressure is not too weak. Check whether the water hose is really tight.
Clogged nozzles
If the water only comes out intermittently, the nozzles may be blocked. This often happens when you water your lawn with groundwater or pond water. Even with very hard water from the tap, the nozzles become clogged. The built-in rubber part that seals the nozzle head comes loose more often.
You can repair the problem yourself by taking the nozzle head apart and cleaning the nozzles. Gardena sprinklers have a built-in sieve that catches dirt particles. This sieve must be cleaned regularly. The sealing rubber can usually be reattached.
Swivel part no longer moves
Check whether the settings on the side are correct. If something doesn't click into place here, the swivel part is blocked.
After the winter break it may happen that the swivel part is rusted. A little grease helps to make it mobile again.
If you cannot find the cause, you may need to replace the pan head.
Taking the lawn sprinkler apart
The cause can often only be identified if you take the lawn sprinkler apart. However, you should be careful when disassembling a Gardena lawn sprinkler. Improper repairs will void the manufacturer's possible warranty.
For older devices, it's worth taking a look at the manufacturer's website or calling directly. Sometimes solutions can be found together to repair the sprinkler.
Tips & Tricks
No lawn sprinkler lasts forever. If you pay attention to high-quality workmanship when purchasing the lawn sprinkler, you will enjoy it for longer. Quality sprinklers are significantly more expensive, but replacement parts can usually be obtained.
