Lawn sprinklers are an inextricable component of a healthy yard, especially in the spring and summer when grass, trees, and bushes are in full bloom. With winter right around the corner, it’s time to focus on sprinkler maintenance as nature transitions to deal with the cold.

Metro Sod & Seeding is proud to serve residents and business owners throughout Lincoln, NE. As professionals in lawn and sprinkler maintenance, their team is devoted to helping customers prepare their landscape investments for the coming winter. 

The ideal time to winterize your sprinkler system is before the first freeze of the season. Ideally, you should tackle this project with the help of a lawn sprinkler professional in autumn or early December. That way, you can avoid costly issues—such as sprinklers that burst or suffer damage when water freezes within the irrigation system. 

To properly winterize a sprinkler system, your first step involves turning off the water at the source to prevent it from accumulating in your pipes. Much like the pipes in your home, frozen water expands and can easily crack the pipes used to circulate water and hydrate your yard.

After the water is shut off, drain any remaining liquid from the sprinkler system. For this, you’ll need to rent an air compressor from the hardware store. Attach the compressor to each zone of your sprinkler system and ensure all water is removed from the pipes. You’ll know it’s completely gone when the water turns from mist to air. 

If you live in the greater Lincoln, NE, area, and are looking for a professional lawn and sprinkler maintenance company to care for your landscape, call Metro Sod & Seeding today at (402) 730-4421 and speak with a helpful member of their team. For more information on how to keep your sprinkler system healthy year-round, explore this business online.