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Why is it Important to Winterize Sprinkler Systems?

February 4, 2016Lawn Care, Sprinkler Systems, WateringBy Green Guys

Living in Colorado means that the winter season brings us beautiful white landscapes and ice formations. It also means that the snow won’t melt for days on end and where the frost level extends below the depth of the installed piping. That also means that you need to take measures to protect your irrigation system from freezing in order to avoid costly repairs in the spring.

Beware when you contract the winterization of your sprinkler be sure it is done with a large compressor like a tow behind. Smaller compressors can leave water behind resulting in expensive repairs.

Draining some water out of the system is not enough because the remaining water can freeze, expand and crack the PVC piping from fitting to fitting. If your system has polyethylene pipe, although this type of pipe is more flexible and can expand under pressure, you are taking a great risk by leaving water inside as it could freeze and rupture the pipe walls. It is simply not prudent to leave water to freeze in the backflow assembly as it will damage the internal components and crack the brass body.

 

Remember that if you choose not to winterize your sprinkler system, you also choose to increase its wear and tear.
Winterizing – or blowing-out – winterize sprinkler systems to increase longevity and keep them working properly.

Schedule Your Sprinkler Winterization Now!

  • We are scheduling sprinkler blowout services by area to provide service to as many people as possible, so please let us know if you live inside Longmont city limits (Longmont city limits are roughly East of Nelson Rd., South of Hwy. 66, West of County Line Rd., and North of Pike Rd.)
  • Sorry, our dates for service to addresses outside of Longmont are fully booked.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your requested service weekend, but we cannot guarantee your winterization will be scheduled on that day in the event of bad weather or other conditions out of our control. We will confirm your winterization date via email or phone a few days in advance.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your requested service weekend, but we cannot guarantee your winterization will be scheduled on that day in the event of bad weather or other conditions out of our control. We will confirm your winterization date via email or phone a few days in advance.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your requested service weekend, but we cannot guarantee your winterization will be scheduled on that day in the event of bad weather or other conditions out of our control. We will confirm your winterization date via email or phone a few days in advance.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your requested service weekend, but we cannot guarantee your winterization will be scheduled on that day in the event of bad weather or other conditions out of our control. We will confirm your winterization date via email or phone a few days in advance.
  • We will do our best to accommodate your requested service weekend, but we cannot guarantee your winterization will be scheduled on that day in the event of bad weather or other conditions out of our control. We will confirm your winterization date via email or phone a few days in advance.

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