Winterization

Winterization

SPRINKLER WINTERIZATION YOU CAN TRUST

The start of the fall season means that winter is just around the corner. As you prepare for the drop in temperatures, it is easy to overlook your sprinkler system. However, a sprinkler winterization blowout is crucial for preventing damage to your irrigation system as well as to your property.

The Importance of Winterization

The winterization process involves eliminating water from all irrigation components. Without winterizing, the water stays inside the irrigation system and ends up freezing and expanding once the temperatures start to dip.


This frozen, expanded water then causes cracks, leaks, and other serious damage to the various materials and parts in your irrigation system. Repairing this damage is not just cumbersome but also hugely expensive. Did you know a single valve can cost around $100 to $120 to repair – considering that large acreages often have as many as 36 valves, you are looking at a total outlay of over $5,000 in labor and repair expenses?


Other than that, if you fail to winterize, any warranties offered by your system parts’ manufacturers may be null and void.

Winterization Helps Protect the Following:

  • Pipes 
  • Control Valves 
  • Sprinkler Connections & Heads 
  • Mainline Manifold (The Pressured Pipe Running From Your House Into Your Valve System)

Every irrigation zone on your property must be winterized, including any drip nozzles used for bushes and gardens. Not only does it protect your irrigation system, but it also ensures that the system is up and running once the winters start easing up and the blooming blossoms mark the onset of spring.

The Importance of Winterization

The winterization process involves eliminating water from all irrigation components. Without winterizing, the water stays inside the irrigation system and ends up freezing and expanding once the temperatures start to dip.


This frozen, expanded water then causes cracks, leaks, and other serious damage to the various materials and parts in your irrigation system. Repairing this damage is not just cumbersome but also hugely expensive. Did you know a single valve can cost around $100 to $120 to repair – considering that large acreages often have as many as 36 valves, you are looking at a total outlay of over $5,000 in labor and repair expenses?


Other than that, if you fail to winterize, any warranties offered by your system parts’ manufacturers may be null and void.

Winterization Helps Protect the Following:

  • Pipes 
  • Control Valves 
  • Sprinkler Connections & Heads 
  • Mainline Manifold (The Pressured Pipe Running From Your House Into Your Valve System)

Every irrigation zone on your property must be winterized, including any drip nozzles used for bushes and gardens. Not only does it protect your irrigation system, but it also ensures that the system is up and running once the winters start easing up and the blooming blossoms mark the onset of spring.

Is DIY Winterization Possible?

Yes, you can winterize your irrigation system by yourself. That said, you will get a lot more value and peace of mind by hiring a County Irrigation professional.


At County Irrigation Services, we have the commercial equipment needed for a thorough and effective winterization job. Our compressors create a sustained pressure of 90 to 120 PSI for blowing out the irrigation lines. A home compressor does not offer such power or capacity, and often contains a tank that needs to be filled multiple times to even winterize a single zone. On the other hand, County Irrigation’s industry-standard compressor can blow a zone out in less than five minutes, thus saving valuable time.

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When is the Best Time to Book a Winterization Service?

Being proactive about winterization can make all the difference to your irrigation system’s health. The sooner you get the process done, the greater your chances are of protecting your pipes against frozen water.


If your irrigation pipes still have water in them when the temperature goes below freezing point, it may already be too late for winterization. Once this water freezes, the probability of burst pipes goes up significantly. As discussed earlier, repairing burst pipes is an expensive and tedious process, and could even require digging up the entire sprinkler system to locate the affected pipe. To prevent this extra mental and financial strain, we strongly recommend getting your back- and front-yards winterized before the start of every winter.

How Long Does Winterization Take?

The airflow – measured in CFM (Cubic-Feet per Minute) – determines the duration of the winterization process. County Irrigation professionals are adept at running the air through different zones, which means that winterizing a single zone can take as little as two minutes. Using a 185 CFM compressor, our team can winterize an eight-zone irrigation system in 30 minutes or less – including the time it takes to set up and disassemble our equipment.


On the other hand, DIY homeowners often do not have access to commercial air compressors, and therefore rely on small air-tank compressors that deliver air pressure at around 4 CFM. This low pressure, coupled with the time it takes for the compressor to generate and create enough pressure, means that DIY winterizing an eight-zone system can take upwards of three hours.

Why County Irrigation?

Winterization involves dealing with high air pressure which, if not done right, can not only damage your property and irrigation system, but also lead to physical injuries. So, if you want to protect yourself, your irrigation system, and your property, your best bet is a professional winterization service like County Irrigation.


County’s professional technicians have the kind of skill, experience, and sophisticated equipment needed to get the job done without any collateral damage. Ours is a licensed company that has been in business for over four decades, and the ironclad guarantee that comes with our work is reflective of our confidence in our abilities. We also have a long list of satisfied clients and positive reviews that testify to our premium work and stellar trackrecord.

Test, Then Trust

County Irrigation Services is the best choice for your sprinkler winterization – but so far, you have only had our word for it. This may not be enough for you – and it definitely is not enough for us.


At County Irrigation, we believe in walking the walk, and, as such, offer a free appointment with one of our highly capable and experienced expert technicians. This consultation will include:

  • A Detailed Analysis of Your Irrigation Systems
  • Identification of Any Problematic Areas
  • Estimated Total Expense
  • An Action Plan Aligned With Your Personal & Financial Requirements
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