When to Winterize Your Sprinkler System

One way to protect our sprinkler systems from damage over the winter months is by winterizing, which will help prevent freezing, leaks, and other problems when the ground is frozen. This is accomplished by shutting off or draining all of the water in the pipes and valves of our irrigation system. This includes both the aboveground and underground parts of the system. But do you know when to winterize your sprinkler system?

When Should We Winterize Our Sprinkler Systems?

Depending on where you live, early to late fall may be the best time to winterize your sprinkler system. If you’re not sure when is a good time to do it, try to schedule your winterization plans around the first week before your first winter freeze.

Why Is It Necessary To Winterize Our Sprinkler Systems?

Without proper winterization, there is a possibility that the PVC pipes in your sprinkler system will freeze and become blocked during the winter months. During the ensuing spring thaw, your pipes will be riddled with cracks and leaks, which can be an extremely costly repair.

As soon as the temperature drops, ice may start forming on the pipes. This ice will eventually create a blockage in the water flow, which will cause the water pressure to increase. This increase in water pressure could subsequently cause the PVC pipe to burst, resulting in water leaking everywhere. We can avoid this with relatively little effort if we have the appropriate knowledge and a strategy prepared in advance.

Taking action before the problem occurs is the most effective way to stop this from happening. We recommend that you begin winterizing your sprinkler system as soon as possible before the weather becomes too cold outside.

Should You Winterize Your Sprinkler Systems Alone?

Winterizing your sprinkler system is a task that should be handled by a professional every year, so even if you’re an experienced DIYer, it will still take a lot of time and money. If you hire an expert, we’ll do all the work for you and ensure everything is done correctly—and quickly!