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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

Irrigation systems have many separate parts to them. Become comfortable with these terms for talking to service professionals about irrigation system installations or repairs. Review this post on some of the home irrigation system terms including valves, controllers, rotors, sprayheads and nozzles.

A valve is a device that controls the passage of fluid through pipes, normally in one direction only. Valves that are reliable and easily recognizable are a cornerstone of our business. Hessenauer Sprinkler Repair & Irrigation offers the best parts for the best coverage in your installed automatic irrigation systems for home or business.

An irrigation controller helps operate automatic irrigation systems such as lawn sprinklers and drip irrigation systems. Controllers allow the user to set irrigation frequency, start time, and water duration. Some irrigation controllers use multiple programs to allow for rain delay, soil moisture sensors, weather data, remote operation, and input terminals for rain and freeze sensors.

There are two different types of controllers, electric and hydraulic, and newer systems employ electromechanical or electronic controllers where the controller is connected to an electrical circuit that operates a solenoid attached to each valve, which, when actuated, relieves water above the diaphragm and the valve opens. Our staff uses the most up-to-date technology, which provides a worry-free, reliable system that won’t let you down.

Rotors are higher-pressure rotating sprinklers driven by a ball drive, gear drive, or an impact system. With their broad range of features and proven dependability, the products we incorporate into our projects provide the highest quality available.

Sprayheads and nozzles are designed to control the rate of flow, speed, direction, and pressure of the stream that sprays from them. The nozzle is usually a tube or pipe of varying cross-sectional area used to direct and modify the water flow to your lawn. Some other components to irrigation systems include irrigation pumps and pipes, and since they could be somewhat more complicated, we decided to save those topics for another post.

Depend on irrigation experts who only use the best quality products from brands including Rainbird, Hunter, Irritrol, and Berkeley to ensure you get a worry-free irrigation system that is efficient and cost-effective. Call 407-302-2227 for more information or to schedule an appointment for a quote on an irrigation system repair or installation here in Central Florida.