Should I Unplug Rachio During Winter?

If you live in a climate that experiences freezing temperatures, winterization is an important step in caring for your irrigation system and your Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Winterization is necessary in colder climates where pipes can freeze and burst if water remains in the system.

Should I turn off my sprinkler system for winter?

You should shut off your irrigation system just before temperatures in your region begin to dip below freezing at night. Don't shut off your irrigation system too early. ... Shutting off irrigation systems just before the temperature begins to drop below freezing will help ensure that your system is not damaged.

What happens if I unplug sprinkler system?

Bad stuff happens to your sprinkler system when it is shut off for long periods of time. Roots will grow into the sprinklers, insects will crawl into them and lay eggs or get stuck. Stagnant water in pipes will grow algae which will gum up the sprinklers and ruin them.