Failing to winterize your irrigation system can have negative consequences and potentially lead to problems with your ...
When you're stuck scraping ice off your windshield on a cold winter morning, it might feel like the effects of the freezing temperatures can't get any worse. But then you come home from work, and all ...
With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and more. Freezing conditions could kill crops, sensitive vegetation and could ...
Now is the time to protect your sprinkler irrigation system. This guide explains how to quick drain your system or blow it ...
MINNEAPOLIS — It's cold but it's about to get a lot colder across the state with sub-zero temperatures in our forecast. That means we could see a problem we've yet to see this winter — frozen pipes.
You may have heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and when it comes to winter weather and your home's pipes, that few minutes of preparation could mean savings of thousands of ...
WE’RE ENJOYING SOME NICE FALL TEMPERATURES, BUT WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. WE’VE ALREADY HAD ONE FREEZE THIS SEASON, BUT BEFORE A LONG, DEEP FREEZE, WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ...
SEATTLE — Winter can often bring temps below freezing in western Washington and one thing everyone can do to prepare is to make sure their pipes are protected. Temperatures that dip below freezing can ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Pipes can be a big problem in the cold. Not just for you in your home but utilities as well. Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) told FOX13 it had already had a handful of broken ...
The coldest temperatures of winter are about to impact the San Antonio area. In particular, the region, especially in the Hill Country, will experience extended periods of temperatures below freezing ...
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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

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, ...