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Water Heater Repair in Erie, CO

Erie grew in two big waves, the 2000s and the 2010s. Heaters from the first wave are long past their expected life, and the second wave is reaching 10 years now. If your water heater has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.

Call for service(858) 465-8561What's different in Erie
Cold in Hot out 1 T&P relief valvedrips from high pressure 2 Anode rodused up, tank rusts 3 Dip tubecracks, hot runs out 4 Sedimenthard water, popping 5 Gas valveno heat, no pilot 6 Pilot & thermocouplepilot keeps going out
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Erie at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Erie

34%

of Erie homes were built in the 2000s

Source: US Census Bureau
44%

were built in 2010 or later

Source: US Census Bureau
5%

were built before 1980

Source: US Census Bureau
88%

of homes are owner-occupied

Source: US Census Bureau
Two waves

Which wave is your house from?

About 34% of Erie homes were built between 2000 and 2009, and another 44% in 2010 or later. Only about 5% are older than 1980. So most Erie water heaters fall into one of two groups.

A 2000s house still on its original tank has a heater well over 15 years old, and replacement is usually the honest answer. A 2010s house is more likely facing its first repair, often an ignition part, a thermostat or a relief valve, and a repair can make sense.

Water

Mountain water by pipeline

Erie's water report names the Colorado-Big Thompson Project as its main source, piped in from Carter Lake. The town's reservoirs are also filled through the South Boulder Canyon Ditch, from Gross Reservoir. The report we checked doesn't give a hardness figure, so we won't guess at one.

Winter

Long, cold nights

NOAA's Longmont station, the closest one we use, averages about 178 nights a year at or below freezing and January lows near 14°F. About 81% of Erie homes heat with gas, and the first cold weeks are when weak gas-heater parts tend to give out.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Erie homes

  1. Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
  2. Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
  3. Gas smell? Xcel Energy serves Erie. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then Xcel Energy at 800-895-2999.
Service area

Where we take calls

Erie, Boulder and Weld counties, ZIP codes 80516. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

Nearby towns

Services in Erie

Repair, replacement and emergencies

Plumber using a pipe wrench on the gas line of a tank water heater

Water Heater Repair

Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.

Learn moreHot water running with steam from a copper kitchen faucet after a water heater repair

No Hot Water

Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.

Learn moreTank water heater leaking water from its base onto a basement floor

Leaking Water Heater

Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.

Learn morePlumber's tool bag, pipe wrenches and copper fittings beside a water heater

Emergency Water Heater Repair

Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.

Learn morePlumber wheeling a new tank water heater through a home hallway on a hand truck

Water Heater Replacement

When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.

Learn moreWall-mounted tankless water heater with copper and brass water and gas lines

Tankless Water Heater Repair

Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.

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Questions

Erie water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Erie, CO?

Xcel Energy lists Erie for natural gas service. If you smell gas, leave first, call 911 from outside, then Xcel at 800-895-2999.

How do I tell how old my water heater is?

Look at the label for a manufacture date. If there isn't one, the serial number usually encodes the year. Send a photo of the label when you call.

Where does Erie's water come from?

Mainly from the Colorado-Big Thompson Project by pipeline from Carter Lake, with reservoirs also filled from Gross Reservoir through the South Boulder Canyon Ditch.

Is Erie in Boulder County or Weld County?

Both. Erie sits across the county line, and we cover the whole 80516 ZIP.

Sources

Where these local facts come from

Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.

No hot water in Erie?

Call now for water heater repair or replacement.

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