Prepare Your Sprinkler System For Winter With Our Sprinkler Blowout Service
A sprinkler blowout service, also known as sprinkler system winterization, is a service that prepares the sprinkler system for the winter season. It involves removing all water from the sprinkler system to prevent freezing and potential damage during freezing Virginia temperatures. The lack of care in winterizing your system could cause your sprinkler system to fail the spring season, resulting in wasted time and additional expense.
Sprinkler blowout services are typically performed in the fall for our Northern Virginia clients or early winter, before freezing temperatures are expected.
The Sprinkler Blowout Process:
1. Compressed Air: Sprinkler blowout is typically performed using compressed air. A Superior Sprinkler technician uses an air compressor to blow compressed air through the sprinkler system, effectively removing all water from the pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads. A high-pressure blowout also dries the sprinkler piping while pushing the water out. This drying of the sprinkler pipes reduces the likelihood of rust, corrosion, or mildew buildup in the lines.
2. Water Shut-off: Shut off the home water supply to your sprinkler system and deactivate any automatic timers to avoid electrical or mechanical faults.
3. Sequential Zone Blowout: The blowout is done zone by sprinkler zones, starting with the highest point in the system and gradually working downward. This allows for efficient removal of water from each section of the sprinkler system.
4. Water Removal: The compressed air removes water from all components of the sprinkler system, including pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, and any other water-carrying parts.
It is essential to hire a professional sprinkler blowout service like Superior Sprinkler, to ensure the process is done correctly and to avoid any mishaps that may lead to costly repairs in the future. Proper winterization through a sprinkler blowout service helps protect your sprinkler system and ensures it remains in good working condition for the next irrigation season.
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