The Fix-It Playbook — How to Replace a Sprinkler Head | 7-Page PDF | 2026 Edition

A step-by-step guide for homeowners who'd rather not pay $75 for a 15-minute job.

Inside: The honest cost comparison · Step 1: Know which head you have · The four types you'll run into · Step 2: Confirm the head is actually the problem · When to stop and call a pro instead · What you'll need · The replacement, step by step · Troubleshooting · What the repair tech won't tell you.

Doing it yourself: a new head runs $4–15. The job takes about 20 minutes. Calling a pro: $50–100 per head, plus a service-call fee of $75–150 just to show up.

7 pages of labeled diagrams, parts lists and real numbers — no filler, no 40-minute video. Instant PDF download: print it for the garage or follow it on your phone with the parts in hand. Yours to keep, no subscription.

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