06 Nov, 2019
Here in Southern Maryland, many consider our winters mild. But there are days, if not weeks, that it freezes, and there's always a good chance of snow and ice. That's why it's important to winterize your sprinkler system. Winterizing includes blowing the water out of your sprinkler system. If water remains in the pipes, sprinkler heads, and manifold they could crack and/or burst. Repairing the damage can be costly. The Effect of Frozen Water in Your Lines At the end of the watering season, there is water inside of your pipes. If the pipes aren't blown out, the remaining water will freeze. Freezing water will expand causing the pipes to crack and burst in large sections. Repairing or replacing frozen pipes is difficult to repair and expensive. Freezing Water, Snow & Sprinkler Heads If water or snow trapped inside the sprinkler head and freezes it will expand. The pressure from expansion could cause your sprinkler heads to pop off and break. In addition to water expansion in pipes and heads, it can also freeze inside the sprinkler body resulting in cracking and bursting. Frozen water can also cause damage or breaking of the sprinkler head. A ruptured nozzle will cause an improper spraying field. There is a part inside sprinkler heads that controls when they pop and if damaged, the heads will remain stuck in the ground. If you're ready to winterize your sprinkler system, contact us today to book an appointment.