The Fort Collins area is expected to receive freezing temperatures Tuesday night and lows reaching the teens by the weekend. That means you need to drain the water from your sprinkler system or you ...

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With an expected freeze Monday night, here is how to quickly drain your sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage, if you don't have time to blow it out. 1. Locate the main shut-off valve to your ...

How Cold Does it Have to Be for Pipes to Freeze? In early December, the temperature in Jacksonville, Fla., hit a record low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly the temperature that should start to cause ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach officials are asking homeowners to turn off and drain their sprinkler system before the approaching winter storm. They say operating a sprinkler ...

Why winterize your sprinkler system? After every watering, small amounts of liquid remain in your sprinkler system, even when it sits unused for a long period. If this water is left undrained through ...