Blowout/Winterization

A sprinkler blowout needs to be performed every year before the winter months, in Omaha and other Nebraska areas this is usually in early to mid-October. 

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What is a Sprinkler Blowout?

 

The process of sprinkler winterization mostly consists of the sprinkler blowout and water shutoff for your sprinkler system. The blowout consists of blowing excess and leftover water out of your sprinkler system to prevent it from freezing in the cold winters of Omaha. This is an important process to ensure the health of your system  throughout the months when you are not using it.

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This process is actually a pretty simple one, just using air to blow out the excess water from the system, but it can actually turn out to be quite challenging using the proper equipment and procedures which is why we recommend that homeowners have a professional handle this sprinkler service and others.

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How Does Excess Water Damage My Sprinkler System?

 

Excess water in the pipes leading to your sprinkler will freeze during the winter months. When water freezes it expands outwards and can push out and damage the many plastic bits throughout the piping of your sprinkler system. Sprinkler winterization services help prevent this by solving the problem before it can even start. At Controlled Rain we recommend this sprinkler service be performed every winter for all home and business owners to prevent the expansion of water in your system.

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