Winterizing your sprinklers may not be the first thing on your mind when the weather starts to cool off, but it’s an essential step for homeowners who want to keep their systems in working condition and avoid costly repairs.
In fact, a recent survey of over 40% of homeowners revealed that those who don’t follow winterizing protocol are at risk of experiencing issues with their sprinkler systems.
Why Do We Need To Winterize?
Winterizing your sprinklers is an essential step to keep them in working condition and avoid costly repairs. Over 40% of homeowners experience issues with their sprinkler systems when they don’t follow winterizing protocol.
The most common problems are burst pipes, frozen valves, and other costly repairs due to lack of maintenance. So why take this extra step? Because an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure!
What Can Happen If You Don’t?
If you don’t winterize your sprinklers, chances are you will experience problems come springtime. As soon as temperatures start to rise, any remaining water in the pipes will begin to expand and could eventually lead to bursting pipes or frozen valves.
Not only could this result in expensive repairs (which can climb into thousands of dollars!), but it could also lead to significant damage to your home or property if left unchecked.
How To Winterize Your Sprinklers
Winterizing a sprinkler system is easy when you know what needs to be done. Here are the four steps you need to follow:
- Turn off the main water supply line
- Turn off each individual valve
- Drain the lines using compressed air or a pump
- Cover outdoor fixtures with insulated covers
By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your sprinkler system will stay healthy and operational through even the coldest winter months.
Plus, it’s much better (and cheaper!) than paying for costly repairs down the line!
Conclusion:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so make sure you winterize those sprinklers! It may require some elbow grease upfront but taking the time now can save you stress and money down the road.
Plus, once everything is set up correctly once and done right the first time around, you won’t have to worry about it again until next year!
So take advantage of this opportunity while you still can—your lawn (and wallet!) will thank you for it later!
I’m Carlos Robert, a passionate gardener, and blogger. With years of experience and knowledge in the field of garden watering, I have created a blog to share my insights and tips on the topic. I strive to provide readers with detailed information about all aspects of sprinkler systems, from garden sprinklers to fire sprinklers, along with nozzles, hoses, and other related products. I love helping my readers create the perfect garden with their ideal setup!