Preparing your sprinkler system for the winter must be done correctly to assure there are no costly repairs and replacements to make in the spring at system start-up. The process consists of expelling all the water from the irrigation system and equipment. This is necessary because water freezes in the irrigation system and will break pipes, fittings, valves, sprinklers, pumps, and other system components.

To minimize the risk of freeze damage, you’ll need to winterize your irrigation system. In areas where winterization is needed, irrigation systems are installed using one of three types of water removal; manual drain, auto drain, or blowout. If you don’t know your system type, it is best to use the blowout method.

Mountain High Tree, Lawn & Landscaping is in the process of scheduling sprinkler blowouts in October 2014. If you want us to come out and perform this service for you, please call our irrigation department at 303-457-5857 and ask for Elisha Harwood. We will drain the system, winterize the backflow device if your system is attached to domestic water, turn off the water supply, drain pumps, drain the PVB, and make sure all zones are properly blown out. You can also send us an estimate request online for sprinkler winterization.