Service area · Boulder & Weld County, CO
Plumbing in Erie, CO
Erie is a former coal town that straddles Boulder and Weld counties and has grown into one of the area's largest suburbs, with golf and master-planned communities like Vista Ridge and Colliers Hill.
- Neighborhoods
- Old Town Erie, Vista Ridge, Erie Village, Colliers Hill
Plumbing in Erie homes: what to know
Old Town has small historic homes; most of Erie is 2000s-onward construction with basements, PEX, tankless or high-efficiency water heaters and irrigation backflow devices.
Aging first-generation equipment
Homes from Erie's early-2000s growth are replacing original water heaters, sump pumps, PRVs and fixtures.
High-efficiency appliance service
Tankless and high-efficiency water heaters need descaling and condensate drain maintenance to avoid error codes and failures.
Old Town and early coal-town homes
Erie's historic core has small older homes where galvanized supply lines and aging drains are still common. Low pressure and rusty water are the usual clues.
Most common plumbing calls in Erie
- Tankless Water Heaters in Erie
- Water Heater Replacement
- Sump Pump Repair & Installation
- Backflow Testing & Sprinkler Plumbing
Also available in Erie: emergency plumbing, sewer camera inspections, and every service on our full list of 25 plumbing services.
Erie at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Old Town Erie, Vista Ridge, Erie Village, Colliers Hill, Compass
- ZIP codes
- 80516
- County / state
- Boulder & Weld County, Colorado
Erie homeowners ask
Who issues plumbing permits in Erie?
The Town of Erie building division issues permits throughout town limits, in both counties.
Why does my tankless water heater show an error code?
Common causes are scale buildup, a blocked condensate drain, venting problems or low gas supply. Annual descaling prevents many errors.
How often should a tankless heater be descaled in Erie?
About once a year for most homes; more often if your water is hard.
Can a tankless heater replace a tank without new venting?
Rarely. Most tankless units need new venting and often a larger gas line, which is why installation takes longer than a tank swap.