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What Customers Are Saying
The Orbit Digital Hose End Timer has a mix of positive and negative feedback. Many users find it easy to program and use, with features like automatic watering that save time. However, a significant number of customers have experienced issues such as the screen going black, the dial breaking, the timer resetting or not turning off, and the battery compartment rattling loose. Some also report the timer leaking or not closing the valve properly under pressure. While the timer works well for some, the reliability and durability concerns raised by many customers are a significant drawback.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Killed trees and half my garden
Would Not RecommendKilled trees and half my garden before I realized what was happening. This thing would randomly turn itself off, not watering for days while I was traveling for work. I kept thinking my wife or kids were fiddling with it, but after the front button fell off, and nobody could operate it without the button piece that I had, it turned itself off a few more times. Absolute garbage!
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Affordable
Would RecommendSet it up & forget it.
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Bought and Returned Twice
Would Not RecommendMy first one worked perfectly for 2 weeks, then the valve appeared to freeze closed. The 2nd one worked perfectly for 2 weeks and then the valve appeared to freeze open. Both times nearly killed my plants. No troubleshooting helped. Even if I could figure out how to unfreeze it I could not trust it.
Hey Shannon, I'm sorry to hear that these timers did not work well for you. Our Orbit support team is happy to help when our timers are not able ...
It is user-friendly
Battery saving and ease of application.
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Newer model
Would RecommendThis model replacing older model I have 2 of.
The Auto/manual feature is not working and couldn’t get it to work. Bad instructions.
Hey Michael, I'm sorry to hear that you ran into issues with the operation of the timer. Our Orbit support team is happy to help with the program...
Not too bad on the price.
Would RecommendEasy to install and very easy to set up.
It works on 24 hour schedule..
Would RecommendEasy to operate
Simple and easy
Would Not RecommendSimple and easy to work. Just what I was looking for/
Easy to program.
Would RecommendWorks great. Easy to program.
Leaks
Would Not RecommendThis thing leaks where it connects to the spigot. Its not a slow drip either its a lot. Definitely would not recommend.
Hey Matt, I'm sorry to hear that your timer is leaking at the faucet connection. Our Orbit support team is happy to help troubleshoot any leaks y...
Got what was on the shelf not what I ordered
They substituted a different product, it’s not the one I ordered. It will work but I am disappointed. I haven’t decided if I’ll return it or not.
Great for my drip system
Would RecommendEasy to program, great value [replacing one which cost more, didn't work properly].
Orbit sprinkler timer
I did not purchase the timer you were referring to. I purchased Orbit Model 58952. It’s ok but not the model I used in the past.
Hey Phil, our Orbit support team would be happy to discuss your concerns regarding your new timer to ensure you're satisfied with your choice. We...
Good capabilities for the price
Very easy to set and program
Bad design liked older models
Would Not RecommendDid not work right out of box. Time setting kept changing
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Hey there, I'm sorry to hear that your timer was not functioning the way it should have been. Our Orbit support team is happy to help when you en...
Hey there, thank you for letting us know how this timer performed for you over time. Many operational issues can be resolved with a factory reset of ...