Bad Sprinkler Valve inspection near an open irrigation valve box with wet grass, dry lawn spots, and a sprinkler head running in a residential yard.

Symptoms of a Bad Sprinkler Valve (and What They Usually Mean)

If one zone will not turn off, another will not start, or the valve box stays wet long after the cycle ends, a bad sprinkler valve is a real possibility. The problem is that valve issues can look a lot like controller problems, solenoid failure, broken heads, or even a damaged line. This guide helps you sort that out. Below, …