Abram Irrigation & Lighting
Brass backflow preventer assembly on an irrigation system
ac_unit WINTERIZATION & SPRING STARTUP

Protect Your System From Georgia Freezes

A hard North Atlanta freeze cracks pipes and backflow assemblies fast. Our fall blowout clears every line with compressed air and shuts the system down right — so spring startup is painless.

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What this includes

Water left in your lines when temperatures drop expands and cracks pipes, fittings, and expensive backflow assemblies. We clear every zone with compressed air and shut the system down properly in the fall, then bring it back to life carefully in the spring.

  • check_circleComplete compressed-air blowout of every zone
  • check_circleBackflow assembly protection
  • check_circleController shutdown and settings saved
  • check_circleSpring startup: slow re-charge to avoid pressure spikes
  • check_circleHead-by-head spring inspection and calibration
  • check_circleOptional yearly reminder so you never miss it

How it works

  1. 1

    Fall Blowout

    We clear every line with compressed air and protect the backflow before the first freeze.

  2. 2

    Winter

    Your system sits safely shut down — no water, no cracked pipes.

  3. 3

    Spring Startup

    We re-charge slowly, walk every zone, and calibrate for the season ahead.

Winterization & Spring Startup — common questions

When should I winterize in Georgia?expand_more

Before the first hard freeze — typically late fall. Book early and we’ll remind you each year so it never slips.

Can’t I just drain it myself?expand_more

Draining rarely clears every low point. A proper compressed-air blowout is what protects backflow assemblies and buried lines.

Do you handle spring startup too?expand_more

Yes. We re-charge the system slowly to avoid pressure spikes, then inspect and calibrate every zone.

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