The coldest months of the year are right around the corner, which is why you ought to get a head start on backflow winterization — a service that will protect the tap water supply to your home. Design Rite Sprinkler Company is here with your guide on how to winterize your backflow preventer. Proudly serving clients in and around Cincinnati, OH, for over 25 years, this fully licensed irrigation company offers winterization services that will protect your backflow device from cold weather damage. Keep reading to find out more about why backflow winterization and shutdown is so important.

Your backflow prevention device is crucial to your irrigation system. It prevents contaminants such as pesticides, fertilizers, and fecal matter from infiltrating your home’s tap water. The real danger typically occurs after your sprinkler heads go underground, at which point said contaminants are more likely to enter your irrigation system. Fortunately, your backflow device serves as a filter for these contaminants, permitting nothing but clean, potable water to enter your home.

That said, it is essential that you hire the professionals to winterize your backflow system before the first frost. To avoid costly damages to your sprinkler heads, pipes, and other components of your system, your irrigation company will shut off the main valve of your sprinkler system, drain all fluids from the backflow preventer, and rotate the valves so they are set between their “on” and “off” positions. As you can see, winterization services are quick, easy, and will save you plenty of money and inconvenience down the road.

When you need affordable and dependable sprinkler installation and maintenance services, rely on Design Rite Sprinkler Company, serving the Greater Cincinnati area. Give them a call at (513) 248-8999 today to speak with a welcoming customer service representative about booking an appointment for backflow winterization, and visit them online to learn more about their many irrigation products and services.