Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

Hughes Landscaping's Matt Akabane shares tips on what to look out for when it comes to irrigation systems in the winter.

Winterizing your outdoor sprinklers before the cold snap is important to help the system perform optimally and last a good, long time. When temperatures drop, any residual water left in the system can ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With temperatures expected to drop near freezing this week, sprinkler and pipe repair experts are explaining how to protect your equipment and avoid costly repairs. Southwest ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Colder temperatures have ...

Highlights The cost to winterize a sprinkler system averages $89, or between $56 and $131. Homeowners anticipating sprinkler system winterization costs will need to consider factors such as the number ...

With freezing temperatures coming, Edmond city officials are reminding residents and businesses to winterize irrigation systems and to disconnect water hoses. Without winterizing, irrigation systems ...

DENVER — The Denver metro area and eastern Colorado plains are ready to have their first snow and freezing temperatures of the season. A big cooldown will arrive in Colorado, just in time for ...

Though Houston has been treated to mild winter weather so far this year, potential freezing temperatures and extreme winter storms can damage sprinkler systems. Much of Southeast Texas will experience ...

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DENVER — A cold air mass is set to bring frigid temperatures to Colorado this weekend. The National Weather Service is forecasting overnight temperatures in Denver to be below freezing for several ...