Winter storms are approaching fast, and if you haven't drained your sprinkler system yet, you're running out of time. Freezing temperatures can destroy an unprotected system in a single night. Water expands when it freezes. Inside your pipes, that expansion creates cracks that could lead to costly repairs come spring.
Draining your sprinkler system before the freeze is the only real protection. The process takes about an hour, requires no special tools, and you don't need to call a professional. Here's exactly how to drain your system.
