Controller on or off after winterizing?

For city-water, the controller can stay ON. For pump/lake/well, I disable pump-start so it can’t run dry.

Sprinkler Winterization & Blowouts in Sterling Heights, MI

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I’ve been winterizing sprinkler systems in Sterling Heights for 30+ years—neighborhoods off Van Dyke, Ryan, Dodge Park, Canal Rd, and 15–19 Mile are regular stops. With a mix of city-water and pump-fed setups, my process stays the same: 50–60 PSI with high CFM, short air passes per zone, and the drain plug left off or partially threaded so any weeping main shut-off drains out instead of back into your system.

Pricing (Sterling Heights)

City Water — Cash/Check/Zelle

8z $75 • 10z $85 • 12z $95 • 14z $105 • 16z $115 • 18z $125 • 20z $135 • 22z $145

City Water — Online Payment

8z $85 • 10z $95 • 12z $105 • 14z $115 • 16z $125 • 18z $135 • 20z $145 • 22z $155

Pump/Lake/Well — Cash/Check/Zelle

10z $125 • 12z $135 • 14z $145 • 16z $155 • 18z $165 • 20z $175 • 22z $185 • 24z $195

Pump/Lake/Well — Online Payment

10z $135 • 12z $145 • 14z $155 • 16z $165 • 18z $175 • 20z $185 • 22z $195

Add-on (when required): Pull & disconnect lake intake pipe: $125.

How I Winterize

Shut off & inspect 50–60 PSI with high CFM Short passes per zone Drain plug left off/loose City-water: controller ON Pump/Lake: pump-start disabled

Note: Winterizing is not a full inspection. Air won’t reveal every issue—spring start-up is when full testing & repairs are done.

Local Notes for Sterling Heights

Main corridors: Van Dyke, Dodge Park, Ryan, 15–19 Mile, Canal Rd.
Landmarks: Dodge Park, Lakeside Mall area, neighborhoods near the Clinton River.
ZIP codes served: 48310, 48312, 48313, 48314.

FAQs

Do I need to be home?

No—as long as the water is shut off inside and I can access the backflow/valves and timer if needed, I’ll handle the rest.

Controller on or off?

City-water: can stay ON. Pump/lake/well: I disable pump-start so the pump doesn’t run dry.

What PSI/CFM do you use?

50–60 PSI with high CFM. Volume moves water safely—no need for higher pressure.