Guide · 4 steps · ~2 min
Irrigation timer bill spike.
Stuck schedules and broken heads before you blame the shower.
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Step 1
Audit the schedule on the controller
Days/week, start times, zone minutes. Compare to rainfall and plant need (~1"/week including rain).
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Step 2
Walk the system once while it runs
Broken heads, misting, watering sidewalk. Easy gallons with no lifestyle change.
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Step 3
Rule out continuous flow
If the meter moves with irrigation off and house quiet, return to leak isolation.
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Step 4
Prove the timer change
Three days of reduced schedule vs baseline daily use.
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