It’s the fall season and winter will set in soon. If you are making a list of tasks you need to do prepare yourself for the winters, add sprinkler system maintenance to it. Fall is a great time to make your sprinkler ready for the upcoming winters and protect it from any damage. Sprinkler is a critical element to maintain your lawn. Summers mean the sprinkler must have worked hard in the absence of rains and soaring temperatures. That makes it even more important that you inspect the entire system during the fall.
Tips for fall maintenance of your sprinkler
Use the below tips to keep your sprinkler efficient and effective:
- Check for puddles: Check for any puddles or perpetually wet areas. These could indicate a broken pipe. You must get this fixed before the winters set in.
- Winterize the system: Like you winterize the plumbing system, you must do so for the sprinkler system as well. When water freezes it expands and can lead to rupture of the pipes.
- Clear any debris: Clogged pipes and sprinkler heads can lead to overflow and divert water to unintended areas.
- Check for any backflow: Sprinkler systems have a sensor to stop backflow to prevent your drinking water from getting contaminated. You must inspect the sensor, so that you can avoid expensive repairs.
- Install a rain sensor if you don’t have one: Rain sensor is a smart upgrade to your sprinkler. In the fall season, rain is more frequent and your lawn will need lesser irrigation.
Plan the next year
It is best that you hire a professional who can inspect your sprinkler system and help you plan the next year. If you are planning to add more plants or trees, your sprinkler system may need some repositioning or adjustments. In order to keep your lawn lush and healthy, it is important that every area gets the right amount of water. Therefore, the system must be configured in a way that it meets the need of your lawn. The DN Sprinklers team can give you recommendations after assessing the need of your lawn. The team will also give you tips on how to conserve water and make your system operate at highest efficiency.
Why should you hire a professional?
You must be wondering if sprinkler maintenance can be a DIY job. Experts advise that it is best to hire experts who have the necessary skills, knowledge and equipment for sprinkler maintenance. A professional can inspect the entire system and they are aware of potential vulnerabilities, so they can check those spots carefully. It is important to get the entire system inspected as any small crack or leak can aggravate as the temperatures fall and the water starts to freeze.
If you want to prepare your sprinkler system for the winter season and need professional help you can reach out to the team at DN Sprinklers. Give us a call on (210) 765-8667 or visit our website for more details on our services.