Sprinkler Blowout & Winterization: Protect Your Sprinkler System Before Winter
Protect Your Sprinkler System Before Winter
When freezing temperatures arrive, water left inside your sprinkler system can become an expensive problem. A professional sprinkler blowout is one of the most important things you can do in the fall to help protect your irrigation system from freeze damage.
At Sprinkler Master Repair, we recommend winterizing your sprinkler system before sustained freezing weather arrives.
Why Hire a Professional for a Sprinkler Blowout?
A sprinkler blowout isn’t simply about forcing as much compressed air as possible through the system.
Colorado State University Extension explains that both air pressure and air volume are important during the blowout process. Improper pressure can damage irrigation components, while inadequate airflow may not effectively clear water from the system.
Utah State University Extension also discusses using compressed air to winterize irrigation systems and notes that homeowners may want to hire an irrigation professional when pressurized air is required.
Oregon State University Extension recommends fall irrigation maintenance that includes draining or blowing out irrigation pipelines in preparation for freezing weather.
A trained sprinkler repair professional has the proper equipment and experience to work through each irrigation zone and winterize the system while reducing the risk of damage from improper blowout procedures.
Sources
Educational information for this post was based on irrigation winterization and maintenance recommendations from Utah State University Extension, Oregon State University Extension, and Colorado State University Extension.
More Sprinkler Master winterization resources
Visit the main Sprinkler Master website and our winterization service overview. For related regional guidance, read Sprinkler Master Weber County’s winterization FAQs and Sprinkler Master Boise’s fall blowout article.
Why Does Your Sprinkler System Need a Blowout?
Even after you shut off your sprinkler system, water can remain trapped inside underground pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, and other irrigation components.
When that water freezes, it expands. This can contribute to cracked pipes, damaged valves, broken sprinkler heads, leaks, and other problems that may not become obvious until your spring sprinkler startup.
That’s why proper sprinkler winterization is so important in cold climates.
Sprinkler Blowouts Can Help Prevent Costly Spring Repairs
A little preventative maintenance in the fall can save you from discovering broken sprinkler components when it’s time to water your lawn again.
Sprinkler Master Repair provides professional sprinkler blowout and sprinkler winterization services to help protect your irrigation system through the winter.
Don’t wait until temperatures are already below freezing.
Schedule your sprinkler blowout with Sprinkler Master Repair and protect your sprinkler system before winter arrives.