Water Heater Repair in Post Falls, ID
Post Falls city water runs at 65 to 75 psi, higher on the south side of town than the north. Pressure matters to a water heater's relief valve. If yours is dripping, leaking or has stopped, call and get a plumber out.
What shapes water heater trouble in Post Falls
Why water pressure matters to your heater
The City of Post Falls says its system runs at 65 to 75 psi on average, with lower pressure in the north of the system and higher in the south. As water heats in a closed system, the pressure in the tank rises further.
If the temperature and pressure relief valve drips or the discharge pipe is wet, don't plug it. A plumber can test the valve, check your pressure and see whether an expansion tank or pressure-reducing valve would help.
Ten wells on the aquifer
The city's 2023 water report says its system has 10 wells and 5 reservoirs drawing from the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, and that chlorine is added only once a year, in the fall. Two other water districts also serve parts of Post Falls.
Lots of electric homes and renters
About 37% of Post Falls homes heat with electricity, the highest share of any Idaho town we cover, and about 36% of households rent. Electric heaters usually fail at an element or thermostat. Renters should let the landlord know first.
Safe steps for Post Falls 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? Avista serves Post Falls. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then Avista at 800-227-9187.
Repair, replacement and emergencies

Water Heater Repair
Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.
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No Hot Water
Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.
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Leaking Water Heater
Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.
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Emergency Water Heater Repair
Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.
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Water Heater Replacement
When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.
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Tankless Water Heater Repair
Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.
Learn morePost Falls water heater questions
Who is the gas company in Post Falls, ID?
Avista provides natural gas in Post Falls. If you smell gas, leave first, call 911 from outside, then Avista at 800-227-9187.
Why does my water heater's relief valve drip?
Either the valve is worn or pressure in the tank is climbing as it heats. Post Falls city pressure runs 65 to 75 psi, higher in the south. A plumber can test both.
Where does Post Falls water come from?
The city's system uses 10 wells on the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Two other water districts serve some customers.
Do you cover both Post Falls ZIP codes?
Yes, 83854 and 83877. Call and we'll confirm your address.
Where these local facts come from
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 (via Census Reporter)
- City of Post Falls, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report
- Idaho PUC, utilities by city
Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.
No hot water in Post Falls?
Call now for water heater repair or replacement.