Can I run my fountain all winter?

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During the warmer months of spring and summer, a garden fountain may serve as an aesthetically pleasing focal point for your backyard or a meditative accent on your deck. However, as soon as the first signs of winter weather appear, it is necessary to shut off the fountain and get it ready for the next season.
Before the temperature drops below freezing, you should give your outdoor fountain a thorough "winterization" in order to protect it from the freezing rain, snow, and other elements that come with the winter season.
If you do not adequately winterize your outdoor fountain, you run the risk of causing irreparable harm.
The good news is that your fountain can be protected with only a little amount of upkeep on a periodic basis. Continue reading to get information on the proper and incorrect ways to winterize your outdoor fountain.

4 Things You Should Not Do When Winterizing Your Fountain

1. DON'T RUN YOUR FOUNTAIN DURING THE WINTER

Even while we like the sophisticated design and relaxing sounds of a garden fountain, we should not run it during the colder months of the year.
During the chilly winter months, the water that is contained inside a fountain has the potential to freeze and expand when temperatures vary. This may result in the material of your fountain becoming brittle and splitting, as well as causing damage to the pump.
In general, you should stop running your outdoor fountain and begin the winterizing process in late autumn, before the temperatures drop below freezing. The timing of when you should start the winterizing process can vary depending on where you are located geographically, but in general, you should do so.
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