Blow it out before the freeze does damage.
Compressed-air winterization that clears water from pipes, valves and heads, with the system drained and the controller set to rain mode.
- Timing: Late October to November
- Method: Compressor, zone by zone
- Includes: Backflow drain, controller rain mode
What it is, and why it matters.
Water left in pipes can freeze, expand and crack pipe, valves and backflow devices. We shut off and drain the supply, connect a compressor and blow out each zone in sequence at a safe pressure until only mist comes from the heads, then drain the backflow and set the controller to a rain or off mode.
In Middle Tennessee, hard freezes usually arrive from late October into November. The right timing is after the growing season and before a deep freeze. Short freezes are often survivable, but long ones are not, and repairs in spring cost far more than a blowout.
Four things done right.
Right pressure and sequence
Cleared safely without blowing out heads.
Backflow drained
The most freeze-sensitive part protected.
Controller set
Rain or off mode for the winter.
Reminder to schedule
We send you a seasonal reminder.
From first visit to fall winterization & blowout.
- 01
Shut off and drain
Close the supply and drain the mainline.
- 02
Blow out each zone
Run air through zones until clear.
- 03
Drain backflow
Protect the backflow device.
- 04
Set controller
Switch to rain mode and note the date.
Often done together.
Fall Winterization & Blowout across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Fall Winterization & Blowout: common questions
Do I need to winterize my sprinkler system in Tennessee?
Yes in most cases. Freezing temperatures can crack water-filled pipe, valves and backflow devices. A blowout in fall prevents most freeze damage.
Can I blow out my own system?
It is possible but risky: too much pressure can damage heads and valves. We use the right compressor and sequence.
How do I get a price for fall winterization & blowout?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, measure and test your system or yard and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about fall winterization & blowout?
A free visit and a written proposal. A real person calls back, usually the same day.