Winter is almost among us, which means cooler temperatures are just around the corner. It’s almost time to start winterizing your irrigation (sprinkler) system. Be prepared before winter strikes, by properly winterizing your irrigation system to prevent damage and costly repairs. The purpose of winterizing your sprinkler system is to remove all water to prevent the pipes from freezing and busting during the cold winter months, especially when the temperature begins to drop at or below freezing. If you are worried about your grass being watered during the winter months, don’t. Chances are, if you live in a region where freezing temperatures are the norm, it’s likely that the type of grass you have in your yard wouldn’t require regular watering throughout the winter. If you aren’t sure, ask one of the professionals at Promier Landscapes for a consultation. Most sprinkler systems have underground pipes. Even though the pipes are likely buried underground, freezing temperatures could still creep down and affect the irrigation system. Winterizing your irrigation system is best left to the professionals, to ensure the pipes are properly drained and that the correct weatherization technique is used to prevent damage. Properly winterizing your sprinkler system will ensure protection of your pipes, values, sprinkler heads, and other irrigation parts from damage due to freezing temperatures.
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By not winterizing your irrigation system you risk the lines freezing and busting during a cold snap. A frozen pipe that bursts could cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars to fix, plus a mess to deal with. A busted irrigation system could mean your yard will need to be dug up to locate the busted area for replacement. At this point, you not only have spent money on repairing the busted pipe, but would also end up spending money on landscaping your yard again.
Here is what you can expect when you hire a professional to winterize your sprinkler system. The first step in winterizing your sprinkler system is to properly drain the pipes. The method used to drain the pipes will depend on each system. There is a manual drain method, auto drain, or blowout. Not using the proper method could risk damaging your system, which is why hiring a professional is best. Using the blowout method can be potentially dangerous, because an air compressor is used. You could risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your sprinkler system if not done correctly. A professional is trained in knowing exactly how much pressure to use when blowing out water from a sprinkler system. Another step your irrigation expert can do is to winterize your outside faucets by properly covering them with insulated covers to prevent the pipes from freezing during winter months.
What to do if you find yourself with a busted irrigation system. First, if water is running anywhere, be sure to shut it off immediately at the water main. If you aren’t sure where your water main is located, find it and be ready to take action should you ever need to. Once you’ve shut off the water, be sure to contact your trusted professional at Promier Landscapes to come assess the damage and advise you of the next step. Hopefully, you can avoid a mess all together by having a professional winterize your irrigation system before winter strikes.
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