Avoid Irrigation Irritation
Fall is the time to drain and winterize your irrigation system. 
Buried irrigation lines can freeze, leaving you with burst pipes and broken sprinkler heads. A few simple steps can save you some spring time Irrigation Irritation.
- Using the main valve, turn off the water that feeds the system.
- Turn off the automatic controller
- Remove water from the system by opening the drain valves.
- Remove above-ground sprinkler heads, shake any remaining water out and replace them.
Perhaps you don’t have drain valves or are unfamiliar with the system – Hire an irrigation professional to use an air compressor to blow out the system. The $75-$150 charge is worth making sure the job is done right and not having repairs to make in the spring.
Dripping Water is almost never a good thing. Fall preparations must include removal of garden hoses from outdoor faucets. Don’t get caught by a sudden cold snap and have surprise damage – make this one a priority! Leaving hoses attached can cause water to back up in the faucets and in the pipes inside the exterior walls. When the colder temps arrive, the water left behind could freeze, expand and crack the faucet or pipes.