Comparing Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation

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Eric was great, he was friendly and on time. My job ended up being bigger than I originally expected and he showed me the issues and explained what was necessary without BSing me. Would definitely use again in the future.
     
   Kyle Treffeisen 
 10 September 2026
 
 
 
 
    Of the three sprinkler repair companies I contacted, Hessenauer was the only one to respond. They provided a date and time, and they arrived on schedule. They did a thorough inspection and fixed multiple problems for a reasonable cost. They are now my "go to" sprinkler repair company.
     
   DL Morrese 
 9 July 2026
 
 
 
 
    Eric has been out here twice to correct everyone else's mistakes and I am so grateful.  I finally have my irrigation system working as it should.  This is a quality company with excellent workers who know their stuff. I'm glad I found them.
     
   A RIA 
 1 July 2026
 
 
 
 
    Eric was out today to repair 3 valves damaged by a lightning hit.  Was on-time, communicated his arrival, and clearly explained the problem.   Very professional.  Emma also was a pleasure to deal with when making the appointment.  Will definitely use them again.
     
   John H 
 14 April 2026
 
 
 
 
    Erik and Chamo were knowledgeable, friendly, and fixed our issue quickly at a very fair price. Thank you so much!
     
   Shari 
 20 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    Could not have worked with a better team. They came out, heard what I wanted, then validated that it was needed, and gave me a quote. They did a lot of repairs on my old system and it is up and running again. I could not have been more impressed with their timeliness, professionalism, and attention to my specific needs as an old home. I will use them again when needed.
     
   Adam Fullerton 
 20 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    I was impressed with Hessenauer Irrigation.  Jay did a great job replacing an old irrigation clock.  He didn't stop there, he checked each of my 4 zones and replaced a few heads that needed to be replaced.  I'm saving their contact info and will definitely use them next time I need any work done!
     
   Jack Rowe 
 19 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    These folks are excellent! I was impressed enough that they will now be doing my irrigation system periodic maintenance.
     
   Mike Sherman 
 18 March 2026
 
 
 
 
    Great company and excellent customer service! Miguel explained everything and was very thorough. This was my first time using their company and I will not hesitate to call them again for any irrigation issues.
     
   Jen Jen 
 13 February 2026
 
 
 
 
    Matthew was superb. Competent and skilled, articulate and patient. Tenacious to work until problem solved.
     
   Jerry & Irene Stoffer 
 16 December 2025

Thank you for visiting the Hessenauer Sprinkler Repair and Irrigation blog and website. We like to keep our online readers informed with news, tips and advice concerning irrigation and drainage on a regular basis. For a better understanding on the topic, today we would like to compare and contrast drip and sprinkler irrigation.

Irrigation systems are used in commercial agriculture in order to provide sufficient moisture content to the crop. It also can be defined as an artificial application of water to a land or a soil. In order to fully comprehend the similarities and differences between drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, a definition of each should be reviewed.

Drip irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation, micro irrigation or localized irrigation, is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. It is done through narrow tubes that deliver water directly to the base of the plant.

Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying irrigation water which is similar to natural rainfall. Water is distributed through a system of pipes usually by pumping. It is then sprayed into the air through sprinklers so that it breaks up into small water drops which fall to the ground.

So now that we defined both drip and sprinkler irrigation, we can look more at the similarities and differences between the two.

Drip irrigation is widely used in areas where water scarcity is a huge problem and very useful in commercial agricultural systems such as green houses, containerized plants, coconut cultivation, and landscape purposes. One advantage to drip irrigation is the ability to control the application of a small amount of water to the lawn and landscape over a long period of time.

Sprinkler irrigation has some advantages over drip irrigation and vice versa. Drip irrigation allows water to be slowly fed to the landscape, and the process cannot be seen from above ground. Sprinkler irrigation is sometimes preferred because the homeowner can actually see the amount of water being fed to the lawn and plants, making it much easier to visualize and control water management.

More water is commonly used with sprinkler irrigation although one advantage is the watering process can be completed more quickly and efficiently. With sprinkler irrigation, spraying water actually cools the lawn and foliage which is heated by direct sunlight. The perfect balance of sunlight and water can be the formula for a healthy green landscape.

Another advantage of sprinkler irrigation is the cleansing of airborne dust and bugs. Spraying water from above the greenery will keep the essential parts of the lawn and plants clean of debris and garden pests.

Many people do not realize that it is possible to convert from a sprinkler irrigation system to a drip irrigation style, and vice versa. We can help with sprinkler and irrigation projects here in the Orlando and Central Florida area.

Bookmark our blog and website for more news, tips and advice concerning irrigation systems here in Orlando and surrounding communities. If you are in the Central Florida area and have irrigation issues to discuss or repair, contact us at 407-302-2227 today! Come back soon!