Gas Line Services in Dacono, CO

Which gas company do I call in Dacono?

Black Hills Energy. Unlike much of the metro, which is on Xcel Energy, Dacono appears in Black Hills Energy's Colorado gas service territory. If you smell gas, leave the house, call 911, and then call Black Hills using the emergency number printed on your gas bill. Black Hills also handles the meter and the service up to it. A plumber handles everything after the meter: the piping to your furnace, water heater, range and any outdoor appliances. Since the Black Hills number is not one most people know by heart, save it in your phone now.

Does replacing a gas water heater in Dacono need a permit?

Yes, water-heating equipment is listed as permit-triggering work. Dacono's Community Development department handles permits, with building services contracted to SAFEbuilt, and the permit technician can be reached through City Hall at 303-833-2317. The same applies to new gas piping. A permit means an inspector checks the gas connection, venting and shutoff, which is worth having on any appliance that burns fuel inside the house. The plumber usually applies and schedules the inspection.

What should I know before adding a gas appliance to a newer Dacono home?

Most of Dacono's recent growth is newer subdivisions such as Eagle Meadow, where gas systems were sized for the builder's original appliance list. Adding a tankless water heater, an outdoor kitchen or a second fireplace later can push past what the existing line was designed to carry. The plumber adds up the appliance ratings, compares them with pipe size and length, and either ties in or runs a new line from the meter. If the home has flexible stainless tubing, confirming its bonding connection is part of a careful job.

A local note

Dacono was settled in 1901 by coal miners, and its name combines the names of three wives of local mine operators. It is one of the Carbon Valley Tri-Towns with Frederick and Firestone and home to the Colorado National Speedway. Older homes near the original town can carry iron gas pipe extended over many decades, so a pressure test is sensible before adding anything there.