Irrigation Winterization

Why Can’t You Just Turn Off Your Irrigation System for the Winter?

Shutting down your irrigation system is important, but turning it off doesn’t necessarily mean the pipes are empty.

Water can remain trapped inside the system after you stop using it for the season. When trapped inside, that leftover water becomes a concern when temperatures fall below freezing. As water freezes, it expands, which can put pressure on irrigation pipes and components. Our winterization service specifically addresses the risk of cracking pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads.

Winterization goes further than simply stopping your sprinklers from running. The objective is to remove trapped water before freezing conditions have an opportunity to damage parts of the system.

What Happens During Greenflow Irrigation LLC’s Irrigation Winterization Process?

Greenflow Irrigation LLC uses an irrigation blowout process to help prepare your system for freezing temperatures. Because every property and irrigation setup can differ, we approach the service according to the system we’re working with.

During irrigation winterization, we:

• Assess the irrigation system and its setup
• Prepare the system for the blowout process
• Use compressed air to move through the pipes
• Expel trapped water from the irrigation lines
• Work through the system carefully
• Pay attention to vulnerable irrigation components
• Check the system as the blowout progresses
• Complete the winterization for the property

Our experience with irrigation and piping gives us practical knowledge of the systems we winterize. By removing trapped water before freezing weather arrives, we help reduce the risk of expansion damaging pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads.

When Should You Schedule Irrigation Winterization?

The important thing is to schedule irrigation winterization before freezing temperatures put trapped water at risk of expanding inside your system. Waiting until after a freeze can mean the system has already been exposed to the conditions winterization is intended to address.

Because weather can change quickly as colder seasons approach, planning ahead can also make scheduling easier. We typically schedule service or respond to calls within 24 hours, though actual completion time depends on the task. We provide winterization for both residential and commercial irrigation systems, so property owners and businesses can arrange seasonal service according to their system and property needs.