Winterizing a Sprinkler System

After regularly using sprinkler systems from spring to early fall, homeowners need to prepare their system for the winter. Irrigation systems must be winterized to protect components from freezing during the cold winter. Winterizing an irrigation system includes the following checkpoints:

• Methodical expulsion of water from zones

• Backflow winterization

• Removal of water from backflow to water source

• Adjust controller setting to OFF