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Smart irrigation systems are more expensive than traditional sprinkler timers, and their setup can be effort-intensive for some homeowners. For instance, depending on the type of controller you choose, you may need to bury soil moisture sensors or install other equipment on-site that helps your smart sprinkler controller work. However, given their water and cost savings over time, many homeowners still consider a smart controller a worthy investment.

If you don’t currently have an irrigation system, cost is one of the biggest drawbacks of adding drip irrigation. You’ll likely spend several hundred dollars to set up your system. Plus, installation can be tricky—especially if you have a large or sloped yard. Drip irrigation systems also need ongoing maintenance, which you don’t really have to deal with if you’re just using a garden hose or portable sprinkler to water your lawn.

Sprinkler systems cost about $2,500 on average, and prices usually fall between $400 and $5,000. The price you can expect to pay will depend on the size and layout of your property, number of sprinkler heads, and whether or not your plumbing system can provide the water pressure required for in-ground sprinklers. Larger properties will cost more to irrigate because of more materials and labor for the installation. A water pressure booster might be necessary and that expense can increase your price by between $500 and $1,000.

If you notice your irrigation system sputtering or spurting out water from the emitters, you might want to try “bleeding” the irrigation valve to release unwanted air pressure. Releasing air from the system means only water will flow through the tubes, ensuring consistent pressure from each head.

To manually bleed the irrigation valve, turn the solenoid valve counterclockwise or turn the bleed screw counterclockwise a quarter turn.