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How Much Does It Cost to Winterize A Sprinkler System?

Irrigation System Winterization Prices


The leaves are turning color and the winds of change are blowing. It is apparent by the drop in temperature that fall is here and soon everything will be frozen. There are a few little projects to take care of before the ground freezes over and snow starts to come down. For those of you with irrigation systems, winterizing your irrigation system is one of those projects. If you neglect winterizing your irrigation system you will be sorely disappointed in the spring time when it comes to watering your lawn.

Winterizing your irrigation system involves getting all of the water out of the pipes. Water expands when it freezes. If the water in your irrigation system is not expelled it will freeze in the pipes, causing them to crack and fracture as temperatures freeze and the water turns to ice. That is why you need to take these precautionary measures of flushing the water out of your system to ensure your irrigation system won’t be destroyed over the winter.

How much does it cost to winterize my irrigation system?

It will cost $75 to $150 to hire a professional irrigation service to winterize your irrigation system. When an irrigation contractor does this, he first installs a drain valves on the system (it was probably installed during the original installation of the irrigation system). Next, he will connect an air compressor to the valve, turn it on and flush out all water in a matter of seconds.

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There should, actually, be multiple drain valves located at the low point of every zone. There are multiple zones to the average irrigation system. How many zones you have depends on the size and layout of your lawn. Naturally, larger lawns have more zones than smaller lawns.

If you have a good slope to your lawn and you are confident the irrigation system will drain properly you can avoid using an air compressor. You may simply open the drain valves and leave them open for a couple of days while it dries out inside. This is the risky way to handle it. Very few lawns are completely sloped. Therefore, it’s difficult to be certain the water is clear from the system. If things go wrong and water is left in the system it will cost you hundreds or even thousands to replace broken pipes next spring.

You can use an air compressor and do the job yourself. You may shop and compare air compressors. It will cost $100 to $300 for a decent air compressor. It will take you about an hour or two the job if you have less than an acre. Keep the air compressor below 80 PSI. You want to use just enough air pressure to get a good pressure buildup. Too much air pressure can cause damage to the piping or fittings. Or, you may hire a professional irrigation company:

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