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    • Irrigation Maintenance
    • Irrigation Start-Up
    • System Winterization
    • Backflow Testing Services
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Seasonal Irrigation Care in Lexington

 

Protect Your System Before the Freeze Hits

Professional winterization services that prevent freeze damage to irrigation systems in Lexington, Kentucky

Water left sitting in irrigation lines during a hard freeze will expand and crack pipes, valves, and backflow devices, often in places you won't see until the system is turned back on in spring. In Lexington, where temperatures can drop well below freezing for extended stretches, winterization isn't optional if you want your system to survive until next season. Greenland Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting uses compressed air to blow out every line, valve, and sprinkler head, removing water from the entire system so there's nothing left to freeze and cause damage.

The blowout process involves connecting an air compressor to the system and pressurizing each zone individually until all water is expelled. Valves are cycled to ensure they're empty, and backflow prevention devices are drained completely to avoid cracked housings. Controllers are switched to rain mode or turned off entirely, and any above-ground components are inspected for damage before the system goes dormant. Winterization should be scheduled before the first hard freeze, which in Lexington typically happens in late November or early December. Completing the service early reduces the risk of freeze damage and minimizes the chance of costly repairs when spring arrives.

If you haven't scheduled winterization yet in Lexington, contact us to get your system protected before freezing temperatures arrive.

Winterize to Prevent Damage

 


Once the blowout is complete, each zone is checked to confirm that no water remains in the lines or heads, and the entire system is left in a dormant state that can withstand even the coldest stretches of winter. In Lexington, where freeze-thaw cycles can repeat multiple times between December and March, proper winterization keeps your infrastructure intact so you're not dealing with split pipes or shattered valves when you need the system again in spring.

After winterization, you'll have peace of mind knowing your system is safe from freeze damage and that you won't be facing surprise repairs when the weather warms up. Greenland Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting schedules winterization appointments in advance, so you're not scrambling to book service the day before a cold front moves through. Most blowouts take less than an hour, and your system is fully protected as soon as the last zone is cleared.

Winterization does not include repairs to existing damage or upgrades to system components, though any issues found during the process are documented and can be addressed during the spring start-up. Systems that are not winterized annually are far more likely to require extensive repairs, and in some cases, freeze damage can be severe enough to require full zone replacements.

Ensure Proper Winterization

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 Winterization is more than turning off your system. It requires the right tools and knowledge.

The blow-out method uses an air compressor with a specific Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) rating. A common formula divides the total gallons per minute (GPM) of the largest zone by 7.5 to find the required CFM. Using the wrong compressor size can leave water in the system.


Air pressure must not exceed 50 psi for polyethylene pipe or 80 psi for PVC pipe. Higher pressure can damage pipes. Compressed air should never pass through a backflow device. The compressor must connect to the mainline after the backflow preventer.


Never try to fully charge a holding tank and release air in one burst to make up for low CFM. It can cause system failure. A trained contractor understands how to avoid these risks.

 

Benefits of professional irrigation system winterization include:

- Prevents frozen and burst pipes

- Protects sprinkler heads and valves

- Reduces costly spring repairs

- Extends system life

- Makes spring start-up easier

- Protects your landscape investment

Winterize Your Irrigation System

Protect your landscape with our comprehensive winterization process, ensuring your irrigation system’s safety and readiness for the cold season.

Step 1: Prepare System

We shut off the water and use a commercial compressor to blow out the lines, adjusting pressure based on pipe type for safety.

Step 2: Blow Out Zones

We systematically blow out each zone from farthest to nearest, running multiple short cycles to ensure all water is removed, protecting your system from freezing damage.

Final inspection to confirm your irrigation system is winter-ready and protected from freezing.

Trusted Irrigation & Lighting in Central KY

 Greenland Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting provides winterization of irrigation systems in Lexington, KY, and throughout Central Kentucky. We understand local freeze patterns and frost depth in this region.


Winter weather in Lexington can change quickly. Waiting too long increases the risk of frozen pipes. Scheduling winterization early helps protect your system before the first freeze.

Protect Your Irrigation This Winter

 Freezing water can cause serious damage to irrigation systems. Proper irrigation system winterization removes water and prepares your system for winter.


Greenland Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting provides safe, reliable winterization services in Lexington, KY. 

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