Why Irrigation Winterization Is Important
Learn the importance of irrigation winterization to prevent frost damage, leaks, and ensure a smooth spring start-up.
Why Irrigation Winterization Is Important
Irrigation winterization is an important part of closing down your property as winter approaches. If you do not winterize your property, accumulated water inside sprinkler heads, valves, backflow assemblies, or the lines will freeze and expand once the temperature drops. This can cause damage, leaks, or cracks that will become visible when the system is turned back on.
Professional irrigation winterization, often referred to as a sprinkler blowout, utilizes high-pressure air to remove residual water from each zone in your system. Draining the water from your irrigation system decreases the chance of freeze damage to your irrigation lines and protects the parts that allow your system to work correctly.
Winterizing your system can help prevent:
- Cracked irrigation lines
- Damaged valves and fittings
- Broken sprinkler heads
- Costly spring repairs
- Unexpected leaks when the system is restarted
When Should You Winterize Your Irrigation System?
It's generally a good idea to winterize your sprinkler system in the fall before it's time for a heavy frost. The earlier, the better!
Winterizing correctly can not only protect your system, but it can also prolong its lifespan and make starting up again in the spring easier.
Holmes Lawn and Landscape offers professional irrigation winterization services throughout Hamilton County and surrounding areas. Contact us to get your irrigation system scheduled and protected before winter.