Sprinkler Systems

Every sprinkler system has a vacuum breaker that must be tested once every three years, in accordance with City of Fort Collins regulations.

But beyond that, it's a simple matter of resetting the valves and turning the system on — assuming it was properly winterized.

If the system hasn't been properly winterized, the homeowner will likely see a leak outside their house, at a vacuum breaker.

The City of Fort Collins now mandates that backflow prevention installations can no longer be handled by landscapers. The landscapers are mandated to handle anything from the backflow prevention device to the underground piping. The plumbing company takes it from the water supply inside the house to that vacuum breaker.

If you see water leaking all over the place outside, your backflow is likely broken. We can get replacement parts for you if you want to try fixing this yourself, or we can fix this for you. And if we have winterized your system and you see a problem come spring, we will warranty any part that breaks in the backflow part of the system.

Hoses

If you've left your hose hooked up to an exterior faucet all winter long, you may see water inside your home when you first turn that hose on in the spring. It means that your hose bib has cracked due to water freezing and expanding through the cold season. You'll first know you have a problem when: a.) you have little or no water pressure when you turn on the hose and, b.) you see water inside your house, usually inside a wall as evidenced by wet drywall. Here, an ounce of prevention (in the form of simply removing hoses from faucets before winter sets in) can save thousands of dollars in drywall repair later.

Swamp Coolers

Again, an ounce of prevention can save you thousands of dollars in repairs later. We can show you how to properly drain and prepare your swamp cooler for winter. For spring, turn it on and see if you spot any leaks or water damage in the ceiling. If so, call in a plumber.

Getting Healthy

Spring is also a time when many people start thinking about living healthier lives. One way to better health is by installing a water filtration system. We can install anything from a single-faucet system to a whole-house osmosis filtering system that filters every faucet in your home. These water filtration systems vary in terms of what kinds of substances they remove, and how much they remove, depending on your needs. Some are designed to remove a specific substance, such as lead, while others will clean virtually every particle and chemical out of the water, so you know you're getting a clean, pure drink.

One common element in all water filtration systems — from the most basic to the most advanced — is the fact that they will save you money and they will help the environment by keeping your plastic water bottles from ending up in a landfill. With a water filtration system, you won't have to keep buying water at the grocery store, you'll get a pure drink of water every time, and you can use the same container to drink out of over and over again. Everybody wins.