{"id":5513,"date":"2026-11-06T00:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/?p=5513"},"modified":"2026-11-05T22:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:00:58","slug":"sprinkler-blowouts-for-friday-november-6-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/sprinkler-blowouts-for-friday-november-6-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sprinkler Blowouts For Friday, November 6, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccb \u201cI Was Only Inquiring\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A customer questioned his sprinkler blowout invoice, explaining that he had only filled out our form to inquire about service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The form is titled <strong>\u201cSprinkler Blowout REQUEST Form.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directly below that, in bold lettering, it says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cBy Filling Out And Sending This Form I Am Requesting A Sprinkler Blowout \u2014 Not A Quote \u2014 Pricing Is Clearly Visible On This Form.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m beginning to wonder whether I need to add a small marching band to that section. Although someone would probably complain that the trombone was blocking the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/home\/songman\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Marching-Band-Service-Request-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/home\/songman\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Marching-Band-Service-Request-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/home\/songman\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Marching-Band-Service-Request-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/home\/songman\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Marching-Band-Service-Request-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/home\/songman\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Marching-Band-Service-Request-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/home\/songman\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Marching-Band-Service-Request.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The customer also said no appointment had been made and that he wouldn\u2019t be paying the invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our scheduling process is explained in the terms: <strong>we do not make individual appointments. We send an email and text notification the evening before service.<\/strong> His notification email was sent at <strong>9:38 p.m. the night before<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also had our October 14 text conversation and Eddie\u2019s documentation of the completed work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came the explanation that the system had already been winterized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We need to know that before we start.<\/strong> If nobody has canceled the request or is there to tell us, the technician proceeds with the service on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time we discover a system may have already been blown out, we are already hooked up, the compressor is running, and air is moving through the system. At that point, the trip has been made, the equipment is operating, and the work is underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>That means the blowout charge applies.<\/strong> Discovering it halfway through does not turn the visit into a free demonstration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our compressors have many useful features. Unfortunately, detecting work performed by another company before we arrive is not one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I stopped what I was doing and assembled the records. Apparently, every sprinkler blowout now comes with the possibility of a bonus assignment: <strong>prepare a documentary proving the sprinkler blowout happened.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After reviewing the documentation, the customer replied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cGot it, my mistake. Thanks.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>He also paid the invoice.<\/strong> I appreciate both the acknowledgment and the payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But gathering and sending that documentation still takes time\u2014time that otherwise goes to routing, answering service questions, and taking care of everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, I was working remotely while helping keep an eye on my 82-year-old mother-in-law following her hip replacement. The office travels with me. Unfortunately, so does the paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please read the form and terms, review your notifications, and cancel your request if service is no longer needed.<\/strong> Those steps save everyone an unnecessary visit and a considerably longer conversation afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the meantime, I\u2019ll price out the marching band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trombone player will need to agree to our terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today\u2019s Routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eddie \u2014 Meridian 83642 with Leroy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arcaro Avenue<br>Tall Prairie Drive<br>Bloomington Drive<br>Whitespur Street<br>Abaco Way<br>Trinidad Drive<br>Tobago Court<br>Weimaraner Way<br>Siduri Avenue<br>Wrightwood Drive<br>Marsala Avenue<br>Fratello Street<br>Tusa Ct<br>Santo Stefano Court<br>Grayson St<br>Brace Ct<br>Pioneer Trail Way<br>Parulo Dr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jesse \u2014 Meridian 83646 with Blowzilla<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meadow Wood Dr<br>Devlin Avenue<br>Katelyn Dr<br>Dixie Place<br>Meadowrose Pl<br>Laughridge Avenue<br>Glenloch Street<br>Ringneck Drive<br>Big Rock Pl<br>Quenzer Way<br>Colbourne Way<br>Legacy Woods Avenue<br>Tuweep St<br>Tempest Way<br>Kaibab Trail Drive<br>Tipton Avenue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccb \u201cI Was Only Inquiring\u201d A customer questioned his sprinkler blowout invoice, explaining that he had only filled out our form to inquire about service. The form is titled \u201cSprinkler Blowout REQUEST Form.\u201d Directly below that, in bold lettering, it says: \u201cBy Filling Out And Sending This Form I Am Requesting A Sprinkler Blowout \u2014 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","tiny_slug":"5gxmm"},"categories":[140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sprinkler-blowouts"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Steven Crist","author_link":"https:\/\/www.treasurevalleyrepairs.com\/blog\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"\ud83d\udccb \u201cI Was Only Inquiring\u201d A customer questioned his sprinkler blowout invoice, explaining that he had only filled out our form to inquire about service. 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