Everyone enjoys having beautiful, healthy, and green lawns in the summer thanks to their sprinkler systems, but this can only happen if you take care of those systems during the cold winter months when they are not in use. The lawn irrigation experts at The Sprinkler Connection in Pittsford, NY, are trained to provide top-notch sprinkler winterization services so your system will last through the cold weather and work properly when you need it in the spring and summer months.

When the ground is covered in ice or snow, it freezes, causing damage to the system if it is not properly prepared before the cold season arrives. This is why it is so important to have professionals perform the necessary steps to winterize the sprinkler system.

First, the experts will shut off the system’s main water supply. Leaving water in the pipes during the freezing weather can cause a lot of problems, such as pipes bursting and damaged back flow parts. Although automatic drains are supposed to pump the water out of the system when the water supply is cut off, it is always good to have a professional check to make sure they are working properly.

The winterization of a lawn sprinkler system should also include back flow testing to make sure the back flow preventer is functioning. Opening the valves or drains on the preventer is important to avoid cracking during the cold weather season. It is good to leave this job to the pros at The Sprinkler System because they know the precise angle to rest the open valves and drains.

Don’t let the winter’s frigid weather ruin your sprinkler system and cause undue hassles and expensive repairs. Instead, let the certified lawn irrigation professionals with more than 30 years of experience at The Sprinkler Connection keep your lawn system running smoothly. Call them at (585) 398-3960 to learn more about keeping your sprinkler system maintained all year round, and visit their website to find out more about their services.