Sprinkler winterization in our area, while less vital than in colder northern states, is nonetheless a crucial step for homeowners and property managers looking to protect their irrigation systems from unexpected freezes. This is because, while our temperatures tend to stay warm, cold outbreaks and overnight freezes may occur on occasion. If water remains in the pipes, backflow preventers, or sprinkler heads, it can freeze, expand, and shatter the components, resulting in expensive repairs in the spring.
Our team offers sprinkler winterization following a few key steps to ensure your system is protected, including turning off the water supply to the irrigation system and draining any remaining water from the lines and making sure that exposed components like backflow preventers and above-ground pipes are insulated well.
Without sprinkler winterization, there will be water sitting in your sprinkler pipes all winter. When the ground drops below zero degrees and the water freezes, it expands. This can spell danger for your pipes as the water inside them suddenly starts to push at it from the inside. This strain can lead to cracks or even ruptures, damaging your sprinkler system without you even being able to see it.
Sprinkler winterization allows you to prevent this from happening. After all, when there is no water in your pipes, there can’t be any ice either. No ice means no ruptures, and no ruptures means you don’t have to shell out for expensive repairs as soon as spring hits.
Contact us to learn more about sprinkler winterization.