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Winterization & Maintenance

Winterization Procedures

To prevent freezing and potential damage to your irrigation system, please follow these steps:

  1. Verify Shut-Off: Ensure water delivery to your home has ended for the season. Avoid blowing out sprinklers before the official shut-off date to prevent freezing and breakage.
  2. Drain Riser & Valve: Disconnect hoses or the irrigation system from the KID riser and open the gate valve. If disconnection isn’t possible, open all sprinkler valves to allow gravity to drain the system. Wait patiently until water stops flowing.
  3. Winterize System: Consult a professional for proper winterization procedures tailored to your specific irrigation system. Improper or incomplete winterization can lead to personal injury or property loss.
  4. Close Gate Valve: Close the KID gate valve and leave it closed. 3-way valves should be opened to the vent side. If the irrigation system was disconnected, do not reconnect it until spring.

In the Spring

  1. Before the water is turned on April 1st, make sure the gate valve on your irrigation riser is OFF. We suggest setting a reminder on your smart device or calendar to remind yourself when you should close the valve. This can help reduce floods or property damage if you aren’t home when our system is turned on in the spring.
  2. Once the water is turned on, check the irrigation riser, valve, solenoid and the rest of your system for leaks.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your irrigation system, please check these things before you call:

  1. Do you have more sprinklers turned on than your system can support?
  2. Is there a kinked hose somewhere in the works?
  3. Is there a dirty or plugged filter in the system?
  4. Is a sprinkler head plugged?
  5. Is your pump plugged?

If none of the above is a problem, call Customer Service at 509.586.9111. A member of our field crew will be assigned to stop by. When service is restarting for the year (April and May) the wait time for help can be considerable. We ask for your patience at this time of year and please be assured, we’ll get there as soon as we can!