Last month, we (a Gainesville lawn and landscape maintenance company) blogged about the importance of a fall Gainesville landscape cleanup, which will help you prepare and protect your landscape for the cold winter months. One thing we did not mention then because we feel it deserves its own special attention is winterizing your Gainesville irrigation system.
You may be thinking, why do I have to winterize my Gainesville sprinkler system, it is safely protected from the elements underground; yes, this is partially true, but despite the fact that Gainesville is not the frostiest area in the country, we do get enough cold weather each year to seriously damage your irrigation system, which is a substantial monetary investment for homeowners. During periods of weather in the low 30's, the cold can really damage pipes, valves and fittings, especially if they are metal like the Backflow Prevention Device is. Here’s what can happen if you don’t perform an annual irrigation winterization:
Cracked pipes, if they are allowed to freeze with water pressurized inside them.
Damage to the expensive valves and backflow devices
While most winterizations around your home can be done on your own, this Gainesville Sprinkler Company does not recommend irrigation winterization as a do-it-yourself project. If you are ready to winterize your Florida irrigation system, we are ready to help. We offer professional irrigation winterization services in Gainesville, Alachua, Jonesville, and throughout central Alachua County. For more information or to schedule your irrigation winterization, please contact our Gainesville lawn service company office today.