THE BIGGEST MISTAKE YOU COULD BE MAKING WITH YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Although irrigation systems are relatively low maintenance throughout the year, there are still a handful of preventative maintenance services that you should be scheduling to ensure that it stays in great condition for years to come. One of the most important irrigation services is winterization. Irrigation winterization is the process of shutting down your irrigation system for the cold winters we experience here in Missouri and removing all of the water. This will prevent your pipes from bursting and causing damage to your system.
A winterizing service may cost money, but you will be saving yourself from major issues and possibly even more expensive repairs come springtime. To ensure no issues happen with your system, you should always have your irrigation system winterized every year before the snow falls. This will give you enough time to make sure your system is well-prepared for the winter months. Continue reading to learn more about why winterizing your irrigation system is so important.
What is irrigation system winterization, and why is it so important?
Irrigation system winterization is the process of shutting down your irrigation system for the winter and removing all of the water from it. When water freezes, it expands and can cause the pipes, valves, and other parts of your irrigation system to burst. By drying your irrigation system out before wintertime, you eliminate the chance of it suffering extensive damage when the colder temperatures arrive. The irrigation winterization process typically consists of:
Shutting off the main water supply - A professional will shut off the main water supply to your irrigation system to prevent any more water from entering it.
Removing the water - The next step is to open the valves and use an air compressor to blow out any remaining water that is in your irrigation system.
Securing the valves - Finally, all of the valves will be secured and all other parts of your system will be shut down by the controls.
Winterizing your system will keep you from having to deal with springtime issues.
Winterizing your system might cost you money, but it will save you major headaches when it comes to dealing with issues and costly repairs come springtime. Damage that could happen if you skip an irrigation winterization service includes:
Broken pipes and valves
Damaged sprinkler heads
Inoperable backflow devices
And more!
Schedule an irrigation startup service to make sure your system is up and running the way it is supposed to in the springtime!
When should an irrigation winterization service be scheduled?
You should have your irrigation system winterized every year before the snow starts to fall. It is important to have this service done before the freezing temperatures set in, so many irrigation companies start offering their winterization service in the fall. Since the winter weather is so unpredictable at times, it is important to schedule this service as soon as possible to ensure you get ahead of the freezing weather before it is too late!
Be sure to always hire professionals to winterize your irrigation system. Doing it yourself could cause more harm than good.
Give us a call to schedule our irrigation winterization service.
You can rely on us at Sam's Turf Care to provide a thorough irrigation winterization service that will ensure your sprinkler system survives the winter! Our company has been winterizing irrigation systems since 1985, so we have the experience to get the job done correctly and efficiently. We also offer irrigation startups to safely turn your system on in the spring! Our service is offered to commercial, residential, and HOA properties in Independence, Gladstone, North Kansas City, MO, and surrounding areas. Give us a call at (816) 886-1121 to schedule our irrigation winterization service for your system today!
