The sprinkler system holds water in the pipes that freeze and crack in the winter. The blowout pushes the water out with the compressed air.
The why
The water left in the lines freezes, expands, and cracks the pipes and the heads. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Billings, the freeze is the destroyer.
The setup
The compressor connects to the system at the test port. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Billings, the port is the access.
The zones
Each zone opens in turn as the air pushes the water out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Billings, the zones go one by one.
The pressure
The air pressure stays within the safe range for the system. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Billings, the high pressure is the risk.
The heads
The water spits from the heads until the air runs clear. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Billings, the clear air is the signal.
The timing
The blowout happens before the first hard freeze. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Billings, the timing is the prep.
The call
Blow the system out before the freeze. Call 888-217-3585 and Billings Plumbing Experts will match you with a Billings pro for the blowout.
Plumbing in Billings: what to know
In Billings, 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 Yellowstone County — from Laurel, Powell and Cody to ZIP codes like 59102, 59105, 59106 — 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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