If you live in Wisconsin or Minnesota, you know how to celebrate spring.
Hide your winter boots. Dust off the grill. Run out into the front yard barefoot and reunite with that wonderful green stuff called your lawn.
And spring means it’s time to activate your irrigation system again, woohoo!
When to start up your sprinkler system in spring? That happens between mid-April and the end of May, depending on the weather.
But before you turn on your sprinkler system after winter, you need to really take a look at it.
Winter is long here in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and all irrigation systems need attention.
Approximately 80 percent of them need at least a minor repair after winter.
How to de-winterize your irrigation system?
Put away those mittens and let’s take a look.
Physically inspect every single sprinkler head. There’s a lot that can go wrong:
Before you turn on your irrigation system for spring, you’ll need to reprogram all the settings — what time of day it should run and for how long.
A lot of people unplug their irrigation controller for the winter and it loses all its settings. Now it’s time to de-winterize your irrigation system, and adjusting your controller is key.
Adjust the controller with the seasons.
If you have a rain sensor, make sure the batteries are still working and that it’s clear and not obstructed by debris.
Before you start up your sprinkler system in spring, make sure each of your zones turn on and off and run properly.
Any of these issues, or others, could be causing your system to waste water and cost you money.
Spring is a big deal here in Wisconsin and Minnesota. It’s time to grab your flip flops, shed your parka, and celebrate — why waste it fiddling around with spring sprinkler system startup?
Leave it to the irrigation specialists at RainMaster. Then, when the time comes, you don’t have to do a thing.
Any leaks, tweaks, or problems after the long winter? No worries.
Startup your sprinkler system in spring the easy way, with RainMaster.
Not all Eau Claire or Minneapolis lawn sprinkler maintenance companies make things easy.
Your choice makes the difference.
Choose RainMaster, and we make it easy, from start to finish. You don’t even have to worry about scheduling your maintenance appointment. Our automatic scheduling takes care of that.
Proper irrigation is key to your lawn’s health, and that means a sprinkler system that won’t let you down, from spring activation to fall winterization and the busy summer months in between.
Need spring sprinkler system activation to get your system running properly and efficiently? It’s part of our comprehensive irrigation maintenance programs. Request a quote today! We’ll review your options together so you can make a confident decision. Then, you can finally enjoy your well-watered lawn and stop worrying about it — no matter what the season.