FAQ


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If you are unable to find what you are looking for?
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Please contact us at 586.978.0430 or 248.969.9080. Also you can email us at info@michiganirrigation.com
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When should my irrigation system be turned on?
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A homeowner should call us sometime around May 1st, depending on the weather, and have us come out to get your system up and ready for the summer. At a Spring Turn-On a technician will come to your home turn your water on, program your controller and run and adjust all heads. At that time they will do any repairs on the system.
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When should my system be winterized?
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Your system should be winterized in the early part of October. A technician will come to your home turn off your water, drain the water from pipes and blow air through your lines to make sure no problems occur during winter time freezing. This service is fully warranted.
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What is a rain sensor and is it beneficial?
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A rain sensor is a device that hangs from the outside of your home to measure the amount of rainfall we have had. If the rainfall exceeds a certain amount it then sends a signal to your controller to stop watering until he rain sensor dries out. These devices come in either wired or wireless for easy installation in any application.
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What types of payments do we accept?
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We accept cash, check, visa, mastercard or discover.
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How long will my installation take?
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The length of any installation varies from job to job but a normal residential yard takes one day to complete. We are not the type of company that tries to do two or three in one day because then we can not ensure quality and dependability.
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What is the order of operation for a landscape project?
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One should first start by constructing a landscape design or plan that show exactly what needs to be done. All finish grading should be done then we can come in and install the irrigation. After that all plants, sod, and bed material can be brought in and installed.
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Can I ever add onto my system in the future?
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One can usually always add onto a system after it is installed. It is a great idea to know where other irrigation was run before adding on. It is also very helpful to have enough extra wire and space in the controller for additional zones. If adding more to your system is a possibility at installation then something should be said so we can plan for that now instead of later
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What types of products do you install?
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We install mainly Hunter products but if a customer has a personal preference we can install any brand that they choose to have in their yard.
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Does your company have insurance?
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Yes we are fully insured against any accidents that may occur.
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Do you offer any warranty, if any on your work?
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We offer three years parts and labor warranty on all of our new installs. We also offer an additional two years for a total of five years for an extra $150.00
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What is drip irrigation?
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Drip Irrigation is a form of irrigation that does not spray but drips for a long period of time say an hour near each plant base that you have. This saves you water and money.
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Does your company offer any type of financing?
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Yes we offer Financing through John Deere Credit. Please visit that link off the home page for more information.
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When should I water my lawn and how often?
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It all depends on the season but you should water your lawn in the morning. If you water in the afternoon most of the water is evaporated and then in the evening you are more prone to diseases because your grass never has a chance to dry out. On new lawns you should water once early in the morning and again in the late afternoon until the lawn has rooted.
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How much damage will be done to my lawn during installation?
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The damage should be minimal on the day of installation. We have a motto that says to make the lawn look like you were never there but you are disturbing the ground so we try our best. Where the lines will be pulled it will look like a little mole hill. Then if you have large trees the roots might make it difficult to pull the pipe underground.
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What is a Rid O Rust system?
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A Rid O Rust system is a rust prevention system that injects a solution mixed with water than will balance out your water so there will be no stains on your home, cement or landscaping.
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What happens to my controller if the power goes out?
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A Hunter controller has a lithium memory backup along with a 9-volt battery backup so it can store the memory of the controller if the power should go out.
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Do you offer pump repair?
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Pump repair is new in 2007 and we can service any pump that is need of repair. We will do a full maintenance check up to make sure your pump is ready for watering. We also offer winter storage and check-ups. We will remove your pump at the time of winterization, store it and go through it to make sure everything checks out ok. Please call for details.
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Do you offer backflo testing?
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Yes since most cities are requiring backflo esting we wanted to better serve our customers. So we now have an in house licensed plumber who does backflo testing for a charge of $75. Please call to schedule yours today.