Maricopa County · Avondale, AZ
Plumbers in Avondale, AZ
Avondale mixes an older core near Western Avenue with large subdivisions built in the late 1990s and 2000s, like Garden Lakes and Coldwater Springs. The newer homes are too young for polybutylene, so the common calls are hard-water damage, water heaters at the end of their first life, and slab or irrigation leaks.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Neighborhoods: Historic Avondale, Garden Lakes, Coldwater Springs
Areas in Avondale
- Historic Avondale
- Garden Lakes
- Coldwater Springs
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Crystal Gardens
85323, 85392
Avondale homes and their plumbing
Most of Avondale's housing dates from about 1995 onward, with copper or PEX supply lines and many garage softener loops. The historic area near the Agua Fria River has older, smaller homes with galvanized and cast iron piping. Lake communities have large shared irrigation and backflow systems.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 9% |
| 1980–1999 | 30% |
| 2000 or later | 58% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 85,807
- Housing units
- 29,434
- Single-family detached
- 74%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Heated with utility gas
- 34%
- Heated with electricity
- 62%
What goes wrong in Avondale homes
First-generation water heaters
Homes from the 2000s boom are on their first or second tank, and hard water is wearing them out. See water heater replacement.
Irrigation leaks
Desert landscaping on newer lots means long drip and mainline runs.
Heat on outdoor plumbing
Exposed hose bibs and lines take a beating from West Valley summer heat and UV.
Agua Fria floodplain soils
Neighborhoods near the Agua Fria River sit on sandy, shifting alluvial soil rather than hard caliche. Ground movement after monsoon storms can stress yard lines and sewer laterals, so a camera inspection is worth doing when drains slow down after heavy rain.
Common calls in Avondale
- Water Heater Replacement in Avondale, AZ
- Water Softener Installation
- Irrigation Leak Repair
- Slab Leak Detection
- Drain Cleaning
- Pressure Regulator (PRV) Replacement
Also available in Avondale: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Avondale at a glance
- County
- Maricopa County
- Water
- The City of Avondale supplies water, largely from groundwater and CAP surface water.
- Permits
- The City of Avondale Development Services department issues plumbing permits.
- ZIP codes
- 85323, 85392
Avondale plumbing FAQ
Who issues plumbing permits in Avondale?
The City of Avondale Development Services department.
Are Avondale homes likely to have polybutylene?
Most were built after polybutylene fell out of use, but older homes near the historic core should be checked.
Guides for Avondale homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Cashion (0 mi), Luke Air Force Base (14 mi), El Mirage (14 mi), Waddell (14 mi), Youngtown (14 mi).
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