To protect your system from costly damage caused by freezing weather it is necessary to winterize systems before the first freezing event.
Here is a table detailing the first freeze dates for the Denver area. Please keep in mind, because of the altitude, the Castle Rock area may have a freezing event before Denver.
| Earliest Date of First Freeze |
|---|
| September 8, 1962 |
| Latest Date of First Freeze |
| November 15, 1944 |
| Average Date of First Freeze |
| October 7th |
| First Freeze Recent Years |
| 10/13/2022 |
| 10/10/2021 |
| 09/09/2020 |
| 10/05/2019 |
Some homeowners prefer to water during the month of October. To prevent freezing damage, I advise those customers to wrap the backflow with a blanket and cover it all with a plastic trash bag secured by duct tape. However, depending on the low temperatures, this practice may not prevent damage.
I recommend winterizing prior to the first freeing event and using a hose to water the lawn during October.
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Read: The benefits of wrapping the system’s exposed pipes
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