Water Heater Repair in La Salle, CO
Atmos Energy is replacing the gas mains and service lines in the older part of La Salle, west of Highway 85, and about 94% of homes here heat with gas. If your water heater won't light after the new line is hooked up, or it has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.
What shapes water heater trouble in La Salle
New Atmos lines west of Highway 85
The Town of LaSalle says Atmos Energy and its contractor, Site Wise, are replacing the gas mains and services in the older parts of town west of Highway 85. Crews dig test pits and bore under streets first, then come back to run new service lines to each home, with door hangers and visits before work starts on a block. Atmos's door tag explains that the new pipes aren't connected to your meter at first, so your gas stays on. A later door tag tells you when they're ready to connect, and Atmos says it might move the meter to your house.
When gas is restored, Atmos says its crews go door to door and relight gas appliances, and if you're not home they leave a door tag with instructions. A technician may relight only appliances that are accessible and in safe working condition, and Atmos reminds customers that the piping and appliances inside the home are the owner's responsibility. If the water heater's pilot won't stay lit after the hookup, the problem is usually at the heater, such as a thermocouple or gas valve, and that's a plumber's job.
Central Weld water and what a leak costs
The town buys its treated water from the Central Weld County Water District, whose 2026 report lists an average hardness of 33 mg/L, which is soft. When town or district crews work on the lines, the town says discolored water or bubbles should clear if you open your faucets and let them run for a few minutes.
Since January 1, 2026, every residential account pays a $68.74 base rate even with no water used, which the town says reflects increases passed on by Central Weld. Use is then billed in tiers, from $2.10 per 1,000 gallons for the first 5,000 up to $5.68 per 1,000 above 25,000. The town notes that leaking faucets, toilets and service lines raise usage, and a dripping relief valve or leaking tank adds to the meter the same way, pushing the bill into the higher tiers.
Permits and ProCode inspections
La Salle lists hot water heaters among the projects that need a building permit, along with furnaces and gas lines. The town office processes applications, and inspections are done by ProCode, an independent inspection agency. To request one, call the inspection line at 970-305-3161, extension 1, before 4 p.m. for the next business day.
Fees are based on the project's valuation, meaning labor, materials and profit, and the town adds a 2% use tax on the cost of materials. Card payments by phone carry a $3 fee and are capped at $350. The town enforces the 2018 International Codes, so a replacement has to meet them, including the venting on a gas unit.
Safe steps for La Salle homes
- Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
- Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
- Gas smell? Atmos Energy serves La Salle. Leave the house and call 911 and Atmos at 866-322-8667 from outside.
Where we take calls
La Salle, Weld County, ZIP codes 80645. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.
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Learn moreLa Salle water heater questions
Who is the gas company in La Salle, CO?
Atmos Energy. Xcel Energy lists La Salle for electricity only. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and Atmos's 24/7 line at 866-322-8667 from outside.
Will Atmos relight my water heater after the gas line work?
Atmos says its crews go door to door to relight gas appliances when service is restored, or leave a door tag if you're not home. They relight only appliances that are accessible and in safe working condition.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in La Salle?
Yes. The town lists hot water heaters among the projects that need a building permit. ProCode does the inspection; call 970-305-3161, extension 1, before 4 p.m. for the next business day.
Why is my La Salle water bill high when I barely use water?
Since January 2026 every residential account pays a $68.74 base rate even with no use, which the town says reflects Central Weld's increases. A leak adds usage billed from $2.10 up to $5.68 per 1,000 gallons.
Where these local facts come from
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 (via Census Reporter)
- Town of LaSalle, home page (Atmos Energy gas line replacement notice)
- Atmos Energy, neighborhood door tag on new pipelines (posted by the Town of LaSalle)
- Atmos Energy, pipeline replacement process
- Atmos Energy, natural gas outage and restoration process
- Atmos Energy, home page (emergency contact 866-322-8667)
- Xcel Energy, 2022 Colorado communities served (gas and electric key)
- Town of LaSalle, water (supplier and discolored water)
- Central Weld County Water District, 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report (2025 data)
- Town of LaSalle, utility billing (2026 water rates)
- Town of LaSalle, building permits (ProCode inspections)
Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.
No hot water in La Salle?
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