Winter Check-List: Outside Faucets & Sprinklers
Posted by VC Peet on Mon, Dec 05, 2011
As temperatures around the state begin to drop, with lows in the upper 20s expected this week (and some of us even expecting snow!), it’s a perfect time to winterize your outside water faucets. Simply draining out any remaining water might not be enough, and any left over water might freeze, causing your pipes to crack and costing you money to repair.
The steps for winterizing your faucets are very simple and should take less than a half hour. You can find a great guide here - it also includes pictures and videos.
Now, for those of you who have an irrigation system or sprinkler system, it’s just slightly more involved. There are many great websites you can browse for information, but I like this article by John Deere or this one by Hunter Irrigation Industries. You can also watch two short videos here and here
Simple, right? And just in time too - freezing temperatures are expected early next week!