Water left in an irrigation system over winter can freeze and crack the lines. Here is how Marlborough homeowners should winterize.
Why it matters
Irrigation lines sit shallow and freeze easily. A cracked pipe or valve may not show until spring, when the system is turned back on and leaks everywhere.
Shut off the water
Close the irrigation shutoff and drain what you can from the backflow preventer and the lines.
Blow out the lines
Compressed air blows the remaining water out of each zone. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Marlborough, this is the standard method and worth doing right.
The backflow device
The backflow preventer must be drained and protected too — it is the most expensive part to replace.
Winterize before the freeze
Do not wait for the first hard freeze. Call 888-217-3585 and Marlborough Plumber Connect will match you with a Marlborough pro for the blowout.
Plumbing in Marlborough: what to know
In Marlborough, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Middlesex County — from Framingham, Worcester and Waltham to ZIP codes like 01752, 01749, 01772 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Marlborough Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Marlborough.