Sprinkler Blowouts
Protect your yard from the cold with the sprinkler blowout services of Ostiguy Landscape. Every year, your sprinklers will need a blowout to remain free from frost and ensure consistent performance. When the winter comes, we’ll be there to clean out your sprinklers, drain out all moisture, and give them a thoroughgoing inspection. With our help, they’ll keep performing year after year.
To schedule a blowout, give us a call at (617) 923-4884 today.
Sprinkler Blowouts by Ostiguy Landscape
Sprinkler blowouts are a necessary part of your winter prep regimen. If left untreated, your sprinklers will hold some moisture in their lines. When temperatures drop, that moisture can freeze, expand, and cause permanent damage.
Our sprinkler blowout services will stop that from happening. We put your sprinkler system through a rigorous process, blowing out all traces of moisture—as well as any other particles—so that your sprinklers will be ready for the winter. Come springtime, you can turn them on, and they’ll work as good as new.
How Do You Blow Out a Sprinkler System?
Wondering how exactly we blow out your sprinkler system to ensure it’s fully drained and ready to withstand the colder months?
Here’s a breakdown of the steps we take:
- Shut off the water supply: We begin by turning off your main water source to prevent additional water from entering the system.
- Attach a high-powered air compressor: An air compressor is connected to blow out any remaining water from the system.
- Purge each zone: Starting with one zone at a time, the air compressor forces water out, ensuring each line is fully cleared.
- Inspect each component: Once all zones are cleared, we inspect pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to confirm no water remains.
- Conduct a final system check: We then conduct a full inspection to verify that the system is fully winterized and prepared for freezing temperatures.
When Should You Winterize Your Sprinkler System?
The best time to winterize your sprinkler system is before the first hard freeze, typically in early fall or late autumn. Freezing temperatures can arrive suddenly, so it’s best to schedule your blowout before temperatures drop consistently below freezing—i.e., before temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or 0 degrees Celsius.
Acting early helps avoid potential damage to your system’s pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads, ensuring everything remains in excellent condition for the next watering season.
Can You Blow Out Sprinklers With Snow on the Ground?
While it’s best to complete sprinkler blowouts before winter, unexpected snow doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have the service done. A blowout can still be done with snow on the ground, as long as temperatures aren’t consistently below freezing. The key is ensuring that system components remain accessible and unfrozen, as freezing can hinder the full expulsion of water.
However, scheduling the blowout before significant snowfall is generally ideal, as it makes the process smoother and minimizes the risk of water freezing in your pipes.
How Do You Prepare for a Lawn Sprinkler Blowout?
Preparing for a sprinkler system blowout helps our landscapers perform the service quickly and efficiently. By ensuring access to the main shut-off and clearing around sprinkler heads, you support a thorough winterization that protects your system from freezing damage.
To prepare for a lawn sprinkler blowout, you can:
- Turn off the main water supply: Ensure your water supply leading to your sprinkler system is shut off to prevent any additional flow.
- Clear access to the sprinkler system components: Make sure valve boxes, control panels, and sprinkler heads are free of debris, plants, or obstacles.
- Check for accessible electrical connections: If your system has an electronic control box, ensure it’s accessible and operational.
- Remove any obstructions around sprinkler heads: Clear away grass, dirt, or other materials that could block our landscaper’s access to each head.
- Clear paths and driveways: If there’s snow, ice, or fallen leaves, clear any paths our landscaper may need to access the system comfortably.
If you’re having trouble locating the water valve or electrical connections, don’t worry—we’ll make sure these steps are handled before starting the blowout service.
The Benefits of Our Sprinkler Blowout Services
Our sprinkler blowout services are tried, tested, and proven to work. They deliver unparalleled results to give you maximum benefit. You’ll not only enjoy a better-working sprinkler system in the spring. You’ll also enjoy a longer-lasting sprinkler system, one ready to perform year after year.
With our services, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Better sprinkler performance
- Sustainable water management
- Fewer down-the-road issues
- Long-term money savings
- A strong start to the spring season
Safe. Professional. Dependable.
We boast years of experience as a professional landscaping company. That experience is crucial when performing a blowout. Blowouts need a precise level of air pressure: strong enough to eject all moisture and matter, yet gentle enough not to damage the water lines. At Ostiguy Landscape, we dial in our air compressors to hit both criteria. We take every precaution to ensure your sprinkler system is safe from damage, free from moisture, and in perfect working condition.
Fast Service, Top-Tier Sprinkler Services
As a service provider, we make customer convenience a top priority. That’s why our blowout services come with flexible scheduling, short-notice service, and a commitment to punctuality. We know you’re busy. The last thing we want to do is clutter up your day and get in the way of your agenda.
We work with speed and efficiency to clean out your sprinklers, staying out of your way wherever we can. We’ll be in and out before you know it: All you’ll need to do is contact us, and we’ll take care of it from there. And once we’re finished, you can count on us to clean up after ourselves.
We try to work around your schedule whenever possible. To see our current availabilities, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Protect Your Sprinklers with a Professional Blowout
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Winterize your sprinkler system with our professional blowout services. We’ll make sure your sprinklers are clean and moisture-free so that they can last longer, perform better, and stay in top form. For quality service from dependable professionals, we’re the company to call.
Looking for sprinkler blowout service? Contact us at (617) 923-4884.