Jack Frost is coming… Is your irrigation system ready?

The winter cold can wreak havoc on irrigation systems. Water remaining in your system can freeze, expand, and crack the piping or damage the backflow assembly. A particular concern for the relatively mild winters in the Charlotte, NC area is the backflow assembly as it sits above ground and is more subject to freeze than the pipes buried below ground. Replacing or repairing a backflow that has broken due to frozen water can be an expensive endeavor at the spring system startup.

If you have a sprinkler system at your home, protect your investment by winterizing your system before the first frost. To winterize, drain any remaining water out of the system and empty the backflow. You'll want to get this done prior to the cold weather (usually, by the first week of December).  

An irrigation system can definitely increase the curb appeal as well as the value of your property. But it's an investment that you need to protect. Every system is different. If you'd like to have professional help with the winterization process, just give us a call at 704-821-0708 or visit our website at http://www.aatexlawn.com/.


Thanks,


The AA Tex Lawn Team