Before the winter season sets in, you want to ensure your irrigation system in Michigan has been shut down properly and drained of all the water that can freeze when temperatures drop. That's where an irrigation winterization service comes in. When you sign up for this type of service, you can expect professionals to follow a comprehensive process that involves turning off the water supply, blowing out any remaining water from the lines with an air compressor, and disconnecting the pump. Professionals typically offer this service around October and November, and you want to ensure you schedule it sooner rather than later so you can secure a spot on their calendar and get the job done before the first frost. Not only that, but they can also keep an eye out for any underlying issues with your irrigation system during winterization and let you know so that it's ready to go come spring!

What does a professional irrigation winterization process look like?

When you sign up for an irrigation winterization service, professionals will follow a certain process to properly winterize your irrigation system. They winterize irrigation systems for a living, so they have a tried and tested process to follow to ensure yours is well-prepped for winter. Here's what a typical irrigation winterization process looks like:

  • Professionals will turn off the water supply to your irrigation system. This ensures no water enters the system during winter. They will also deactivate the timers and controller to fully shut it down.
  • They will connect an air compressor to blow out any remaining water from the lines. An air compressor is a powerful tool that removes any excess water in the pipes that can freeze over the winter and cause them and your sprinkler heads to burst.
  • They will disconnect and drain the pump. Pros will take another step to protect your irrigation system from freeze damage by ensuring the pump is disconnected and free of water.

When do professionals come out to winterize irrigation systems?

Winterizing your irrigation system requires proper timing, as it should be done before the first freeze to avoid any kind of costly damage. Companies typically start offering irrigation winterization services around October and November. However, you want to schedule this service sooner rather than later to secure your spot on their calendar. It's also the best way to ensure you get this important maintenance task done before the first frost so you don't have to worry about your irrigation system being ill-prepared once it arrives!

If pros spot any issues with your irrigation system during winterization, they'll let you know.

Taking advantage of a professional irrigation winterization service provides the added benefit of having skilled experts catching any potential issues before they worsen. If they notice anything wrong with your irrigation system during their winterization process, professionals can let you know and give you a quote for the necessary repairs. That way, come springtime, you won't be surprised by any irrigation issues that might delay the startup of your system, and it can immediately start delivering the water your lawn needs to start the new growing season on the right foot!

In addition to winterizing your irrigation system, pros can also bring it back online in the spring via a startup service!

Call us today to sign up for our irrigation winterization service!

Our team at Outdoor Expressions Landscaping offers a professional irrigation winterization service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in East Lansing, Okemos, Haslett, MI, and nearby areas. When you sign up for this service, which is available between October and November, we will follow a thorough process to ensure we properly prepare your irrigation system for the winter season. Give us a call today at (517) 333-7999 to sign up for our irrigation winterization service.