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Serving Star, 83669

Water Heater Repair in Star, ID

Star has the newest homes of any Idaho town we cover, with about one in five built since 2020. A new house can still have a water heater problem. If yours has stopped, is leaking or the relief valve is dripping, call and get a plumber out.

Call for service(858) 465-8561What's different in Star
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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Star at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Star

22%

of Star homes were built in 2020 or later

Source: US Census Bureau
2011

median year Star homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau
700 ft

depth of the district's main well aquifer

Source: Star Sewer & Water District
82%

heat with natural gas

Source: US Census Bureau
New homes

Problems in a nearly new house

About 22% of Star homes were built in 2020 or later, and the median home dates from 2011. In a house this new, water heater calls are often about setup rather than wear: a relief valve that drips, a pilot or igniter that won't stay lit, or water that's too hot or not hot enough.

A dripping relief valve can mean the pressure in the tank climbs as water heats. A plumber can check the valve, the water pressure and whether an expansion tank is needed.

Deep wells

Water from deep wells

Star Sewer & Water District's 2025 report says its main production well, Well Site No. 7, draws from an aquifer about 700 feet down, backed by four supplemental wells deeper than 300 feet. The district is adding two more wells. Not every Star address is in the district, so check your water bill.

Winter

Boise-area cold

NOAA's Boise Airport station averages about 108 nights a year at or below freezing and January lows near 26°F. About 82% of Star homes heat with gas, and gas water heaters work hardest on those mornings.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Star 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? Intermountain Gas serves Star. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then Intermountain Gas at 800-548-3679.
Service area

Where we take calls

Star, Ada and Canyon counties, ZIP codes 83669. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

Nearby towns

Services in Star

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

Star water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Star, ID?

Intermountain Gas lists Star among the communities it serves. If you smell gas, leave first, call 911 from outside, then Intermountain at 800-548-3679.

Why is the relief valve on my new water heater dripping?

It may be a faulty valve, but it often means pressure builds as the water heats. A plumber can check the valve, the household water pressure and whether an expansion tank is needed.

Where does Star's water come from?

Star Sewer & Water District uses deep groundwater wells, with its main well drawing from about 700 feet down.

Is my new water heater under warranty?

Probably, if it's only a few years old. Photograph the label with the model and serial number so the plumber can check.

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 Star?

Call now for water heater repair or replacement.

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