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Sprinkler systems are a great value if you want to keep your lawn green throughout the summer season. In winter, they aren’t of much use, so you need to winterize it by draining out the water and insulating the pipes to protect it from cold weather damage. If a sprinkler system is not properly winterized, any remaining water can freeze and cause damage to the system's pipes and components. Follow this winterizing a sprinkler system guide to ensure your irrigation system is appropriately prepared for winter.

What You Need

Wrench

Channel locks

Air compressor

Insulation tape

Steps to Winterize the Sprinkler System

The right time to winterize your sprinkler system is usually before the temperature drops too low. Make sure you don’t winterize your system too soon as your lawn will be needing water during the tail end of summer. You will need some tools and supplies to drain the water from the sprinkler system and insulate any above-ground components that might otherwise be exposed in freezing

The quickest and most straightforward approach to improve the effectiveness of your HVAC system and enhance the air quality in your home is to change the filter. It usually takes five to ten minutes to replace the filter. Before you are ready to replace your filter, you need to get the right size filter for your system. There are six simple steps to replace your filter:

1. Turn off the HVAC System

Turn the thermostat to "off" position before changing the filter to avoid the HVAC system starting up at that time. This will guard against loose particles or perhaps a loose filter fitting leaking into the duct and damaging your HVAC system. Disconnect the electricity to your furnace system while performing maintenance for maximum safety.

2. Locate your Filter

To start, consult the owner's manual for your heating and cooling equipment. You should be able to find out from this manual what sort and size of filter is suggested for your heating and cooling system.

Most air filters, if you don't have your