Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

Homeowners who are evaluating a new sprinkler system cost will want to factor in the annual maintenance cost to winterize the system. According to HomeAdvisor and Angi, the typical cost range to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Colder temperatures have ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With temperatures expected to drop near freezing this week, sprinkler and pipe repair experts are explaining how to protect your equipment and avoid costly repairs. Southwest ...

WE’RE ENJOYING SOME NICE FALL TEMPERATURES, BUT WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. WE’VE ALREADY HAD ONE FREEZE THIS SEASON, BUT BEFORE A LONG, DEEP FREEZE, WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ...

When preparing for winter, you prune back your perennials, cover your swimming pool, rake fallen leaves, and abandon your citronella candles in favor of pumpkin spice. But throughout the hustle and ...

DENVER — The cold weather is on its way to Denver – and that means the clock is running out to get sprinklers winterized before the hard freeze. ”One of the hardest parts of my job is when a customer ...

As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.

Though Houston has been treated to mild winter weather so far this year, potential freezing temperatures and extreme winter storms can damage sprinkler systems. Much of Southeast Texas will experience ...

Failing to winterize your irrigation system can have negative consequences and potentially lead to problems with your ...

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