Sprinkler Winterization in Omaha: Still Scheduling Until the Freeze
Sprinkler winterization in Omaha means clearing the water out of your sprinkler lines before the first hard freeze (28°F or colder), so pipes, heads and valves don’t crack over winter. SunCo has served Omaha since 1991 and is still scheduling winterizations until the first hard freeze. Winterizations start at $95. Request yours with the form below and choose “Ready now,” or call 402-972-8603.
Our team will safely blow out water from your pipes, preventing freezing and damage during the winter months. We’ll make sure your system is properly shut down and ready to handle the off-season with ease.
Winterization is key to extending the life of your sprinkler system and avoiding costly repairs come spring. Trust SunCo to safeguard your sprinklers with our expert winterization process.
Once you schedule an appointment, get your system ready for service by following the 3 Easy Prep Steps (PDF).
Is It Too Late to Winterize My Sprinklers?
Not yet. Some guides say to finish by mid-October, but that’s a safety margin, not a deadline. What matters is getting the water out before a hard freeze. If your system hasn’t been winterized, request it today and we’ll get you on the schedule while we’re still running routes.
What’s Included in a SunCo Sprinkler Winterization
- Water supply shut off. We turn off the main water supply to your sprinkler system.
- Controller set for winter. We put your controller in rain or off mode without unplugging it, so it keeps your watering program for spring.
- Every zone cleared with compressed air. We run your zones one at a time, starting with the farthest, until only air comes out, at a safe pressure for your pipe type (no more than 50 PSI for flexible polyethylene, 80 PSI for rigid PVC).
- Drains opened. If your system has low-point drain valves, we open them to let the last of the water out.
- Exposed parts protected. We wrap above-ground pipes and exposed valves with foam insulation.
Please drain your backflow preventer yourself before your service or the first freeze, whichever comes first. It isn’t part of SunCo’s winterization.
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Sprinkler Winterization FAQ
When should I winterize my sprinklers in Omaha?
Before the first hard freeze, when temperatures drop to 28°F or colder (the National Weather Service definition). Water left in the lines can freeze and crack pipes, heads and valves. SunCo schedules Omaha-area winterizations until the first hard freeze, so request yours as soon as you can.
How much does sprinkler winterization cost in Omaha?
SunCo’s sprinkler winterizations start at $95.
What does SunCo’s sprinkler winterization include?
We shut off the water to your sprinkler system, set your controller for winter without erasing its program, clear every zone with compressed air at a safe pressure for your pipes, open any low-point drains and wrap exposed pipes and valves with foam insulation. See the full list above.
What happens if I don’t winterize my sprinkler system?
Water left in the lines can freeze, expand and crack pipes, sprinkler heads and valves. That can mean leaks, flooding near your home’s foundation and repair bills in spring. Read more in why winterizing your sprinkler system matters.
Can I winterize my sprinkler system myself?
Some homeowners do, but clearing the lines with compressed air takes a compressor with enough air volume at a safe pressure. Too much pressure can damage pipes and heads, and too little can leave water behind. That’s why many Omaha homeowners have a professional do it.
Do I need to drain my backflow preventer?
You’ll need to drain your backflow preventer yourself. SunCo’s winterization doesn’t include it, and our winterization promise doesn’t cover backflow preventers, so please make sure yours is drained before your service or the first freeze, whichever comes first.
Do I need to do anything before you arrive?
Yes. Once you’ve scheduled, follow the 3 Easy Prep Steps (PDF) so your system is ready for service.
Do you turn sprinklers back on in the spring?
Yes. SunCo also does spring sprinkler activation, so your system is checked and running again when the season starts.
Which areas do you serve?
Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Elkhorn, Millard, Gretna, Bennington, Ralston, Council Bluffs, Blair, Valley and Waterloo.
How do I schedule?
Fill out the form on this page and choose “Ready now,” or call 402-972-8603. For scheduling questions, email sprinklers@suncolawns.com.
