Shower Valve Repair in Dacono, CO

What usually goes wrong with a Dacono shower valve?

The same thing that goes wrong almost everywhere: the cartridge or seals wear out. Dacono was settled in 1901 by coal miners and is one of the Carbon Valley Tri-Towns with Frederick and Firestone, and like its neighbors it has added newer neighborhoods along I-25 and Highway 52. In those newer homes the valve is usually a single-lever pressure-balancing model, and a drip or temperature swing means the cartridge needs replacing. Older houses near the original town can have two-handle valves, where washers and seats wear instead. In either case the repair normally happens from the front of the wall without disturbing tile. Housing age figures were not available for Dacono, so the plumber will identify the valve when the trim comes off.

Who supplies my water, and does it matter?

The City of Dacono runs its own water department under Public Works, with customer service at City Hall on Cherry Avenue. Central Weld County Water District's service area also includes the Tri-Town area, so a few addresses may be served differently; your bill shows which. Dacono's water source and hardness were not stated on the pages reviewed, so the plumber will judge any scale by looking at the cartridge itself. For a shower valve, the main relevance of the provider is knowing whom to call if the problem turns out to be on the utility side.

Do I need a permit for a valve replacement?

Dacono's Community Development department handles permits, with building services contracted to SAFEbuilt. A permit technician is at 303-833-2317. A cartridge swap is normally maintenance; a valve replacement that alters piping is worth asking about before work begins. The plumber can usually tell you which category your job falls into.

Local note

Sewer in Dacono is handled by St. Vrain Sanitation District, which treats the building sewer line as the owner's responsibility. City water questions go to the Water Department at 303-833-2317, ext. 121.

When you call, you will be connected with an independent plumber who serves the Carbon Valley. Describe what the shower is doing, roughly how old the house is and any brand name on the handle, and find the main shutoff before the visit in case water needs to be turned off quickly.