Michigan irrigation systems need winter protection because water left inside exposed and buried components can freeze, expand, and damage the system. For Bloomfield Hills homeowners, the goal is to winterize before sustained freezing weather arrives rather than waiting for the first severe cold snap.
When should you schedule sprinkler winterization?
Most homeowners schedule irrigation winterization from late September through early November. The ideal appointment depends on weather, property conditions, and how long you want to continue watering in the fall. Booking earlier generally provides more scheduling flexibility.
What does a professional sprinkler blowout do?
A professional winterization uses regulated compressed air to move remaining water out of irrigation zones. The process also includes preparing the backflow assembly and placing the controller into an appropriate winter setting.
Why not simply shut off the water?
Turning off the irrigation supply stops additional water from entering the system, but water can remain in piping, valves, heads, and other components. Winterization is intended to reduce the amount of trapped water vulnerable to freeze damage.
Do you need to be home?
That depends on access to the irrigation connection, backflow assembly, controller, gates, and other system components. Before your appointment, make sure technicians can reach the necessary areas and keep pets secured.
Schedule before the rush
Fall is a compressed service season in Southeast Michigan. Scheduling before freezing weather is imminent makes it easier to secure a convenient appointment.
Bloomfield Hills Irrigation provides sprinkler winterization in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding communities. Call or text (248) 970-0700 or use our online winterization scheduling page.
Need Sprinkler Repair?
Call or text (248) 970-0700 for residential sprinkler troubleshooting and repair. See our sprinkler repair services, winterization service, or Resource Center.