10/27/2026
Still haven't winterized? Two things to do tonight. Takes ten minutes.
One: shut off the irrigation water supply — the valve is usually in the basement or crawlspace. Two: open the drains on the backflow preventer so it's not sitting there full.
That's triage, not a fix. Water is still parked in the lines and low spots, and it stays a risk all winter. A late blowout is absolutely still worth doing — that's what clears it.
Link in the comments. ⬇️