Sprinkler Blowout

Fenton, MO Sprinkler blowout. Freezing cold weather in the winter is a fact of life Missouri. As a Fenton, MO resident, you are accustomed to the routine every year to make sure you are ready for the winter and you, your family, and your belongings stay safe all season. On your list are things like maintenance for the furnace, gassing up the snowblower, purchasing ice melt, and switching your wardrobe out for winter apparel. But for your home's irrigation system, preparing for winter in Fenton, MO also includes a sprinkler blowout.

What is Sprinkler Blowout?

Sprinkler blowout is a method used to prepare your irrigation system for the cold winter months. Water constantly sits in your sprinkler lines, and when left there for the winter, that water will freeze, expanding in the pipes when temperatures underground fall below freezing. To thoroughly prevent freezing water from cracking, bursting, warping, or weakening your irrigation pipes, the system must be totally rid of all remaining water. This is what a sprinkler blowout is for. As the name implies, a sprinkler blowout is the process of passing air through sprinkler pipes which blows any remaining water out of the system.

Sprinkler Winterization versus Spinkler Blowout

The term sprinkler winterization refers to the process of switching your sprinkler system into "winter mode." It consists of a sum of different tasks that prepare your system for the winter season. It includes draining sitting water from your sprinkler system and shutting off or disconnecting the water source, and can also include additional winter preparation measures such as insulating parts of your sprinkler system with foam to protect it from the freezing cold.

Sprinkler blowout refers specifically to the process employed to remove all the water from your sprinkler system. It is one of a handful of different methods used in winterizing sprinkler systems, and is by far the most popular and effective. Different sprinkler system and component brands and models call for slightly different processes. Almost always, sprinkler blowout is best. The blowout procedure of compelling pressurized air from an air compressor through all lines, one zone at a time, effectively rids your entire sprinkler system, from the pipes to the valves, of all remaining water.

Benefits of Professional Fenton, MO Sprinkler Blowout

Sprinkler blowout is not technically complicated in principle, but nevertheless is wisest to leave it to the Fenton, MO professionals. It's essential both to enhancing the performance and maintaining the physical condition of your sprinkler system that annual sprinkler blowout procedures are handled correctly. The impact on your property as a whole will be extreme, whether it is the devistating damage that results from failing to blowout your irrigation system properly or the healthful flourishing that springs from professional-grade Fenton, MO sprinkler blowout services. Too much air pressure can damage your pipes and system, while failing to evacuate all remaining water can cause damage by freezing and expanding during the winter.

The way you go about your Fenton, MO property's sprinkler blowout does not just impact your property, though. Your personal safety and well-being are also on the line. Our professional sprinkler technicians are experts in all sprinkler repair, maintenance, and installation services, including sprinkler blowout. They are well-acquaintd with every part and function of your irrigation system and have undergone in-depth training in the appropriate procedures and equipment to use when performing sprinkler blowout. With highly pressurized air and hard metal pieces involved, it's imperative that the individual working on your system knows and takes necessary safety precautions and has access to the right equipment. Otherwise, hazards such as flying debris can cause injury to people nearby.

Count on us for your home's Fenton, MO sprinkler blowout. The skilled team at Lawn Sprinkler of St. Louis will get the job done quickly, correctly, and safely. We realize how even a negligible amount of water trapped in any part of the Fenton, MO sprinkler system could possibly freeze and, thus, damage your system. That's why we work hard to ensure the total removal of all water from your sprinkler system. Also, know that we are experts on complete sprinkler service needs. When a sprinkler tech comes to your Fenton, MO home this season to perform a sprinkler blowout, they will also be able to detect and address any additional problems before they become unmanageable.

Fenton, MO Sprinkler Blowout Service

At the simplest level, you can expect your service provider to do the following during your sprinkler blowout:

1. Turn off your water source via the main shutoff valve.
2. Remove the back-flow preventer and flow sensors. Seal and manually drain the pipes of water.
3. Run an air compressor hose to your system, one zone at a time, starting from the farthest zone, to purge the system of all remaining water.
4. Turn off the timer or controller.

When seeking the contractor that will best meet your sprinkler blowout needs for your Fenton, MO property's irrigation system, you would be wise to select someone who:

• Is a full-time sprinkler company, not a fencing or other type of company that happens to offer sprinkler blowouts. They are not sprinkler experts.
• Handles sprinkler repair and other services. Save yourself time and trouble by booking a technician that can deliver on a sprinkler blowout and additional sprinkler services at the same time. If you aren't aware of any necessary repairs, having someone who knows sprinkler repair do your blowout will catch potential problems and be able to take care of repairs right away as well.
• Has experience with sprinkler blowouts. Your technician should have extensive training and professional experience to make sure that they are as safe and effective as possible.
• Has experience working with your brand of sprinkler system, including backflow preventer and controller components. Each brand may be slightly different. Knowing first-hand exactly how your brand works is important to proper blowout and operation.
• Is insured. Insurance is imperative in case something goes wrong, but also indicates a responsible and legitimate business. Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis carries insurance, and is also licensed and bonded, a further sign of a trusted company in your community.
• Has good customer reviews. Look for not just one five star rating, but several examples of positive customer feedback. See some of our reviews on our site.

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In all other areas of your life, you make sure to go with the best; do the same for your sprinkler system. With a professional sprinkler blowout, you will get to enjoy the beauty of your lawn all year long, avoid expensive repairs, and keep your sprinkler system working effectively for years to come.

Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis is the best sprinkler service provider, including sprinkler blowout services, in the Fenton, MO area. We are proud of the work we do for our neighbors and have been providing Fenton, MO sprinkler blowout and other sprinkler services for more than thirty years. With fall and winter upon us, it's time to act. Schedule your sprinkler blowout with Lawn Sprinklers of St. Louis today. Call us at (314) 450-0342 or send us a message today.