Professional Rachio 3 install for Erie water customers. Net cost as low as $250 after rebates.
Town of Erie offers a $100 utility-bill rebate on any WaterSense-certified smart controller (including the Rachio 3). After Erie's March 2026 water emergency, the town has aggressively pushed efficient irrigation upgrades.
Estimated after $100 Erie rebate
Estimated after $100 Erie rebate
Erie water context. Erie experienced a severe water supply emergency in early 2026. Water efficiency and smart irrigation are bigger priorities here than anywhere else on the Front Range right now.
What a smart controller actually does. A Rachio 3 replaces your existing sprinkler timer with a Wi-Fi-connected controller that pulls live local weather and skips watering before rain, freeze, or high winds. It also adjusts run times across the season — so you're not watering a July schedule in May. On a typical home, that's 8,000–15,000 gallons saved every year.
Erie soil note. Heavy clay-loam soil that expands when wet and contracts when dry. Cycle-and-soak irrigation is essential to prevent runoff. Annual aeration can reduce watering needs by up to 25%.
How Trailhead handles it. We bring the right Rachio 3 model for your zone count, mount it, swap the wiring from your old controller (no rerunning sprinkler valve wires), set up the app on your phone, and program your zones together with you before we leave. Most installs take 60–90 minutes.
Trailhead's installed price is $350 for an 8-zone Rachio 3. With Erie's utility rebate of $100, your estimated net is approximately $250. For 16-zone, net is approximately $320. The homeowner applies for the rebate directly with the city — Trailhead provides the itemized receipts.
Town of Erie offers a $100 utility-bill rebate on any WaterSense-certified smart controller (including the Rachio 3). After Erie's March 2026 water emergency, the town has aggressively pushed efficient irrigation upgrades.
Yes. Buy and install a WaterSense-certified controller (Rachio 3 qualifies), then submit your application to Erie with the receipt and model number. Trailhead provides itemized receipts at every install. Most rebates are credited to your water bill within one billing cycle.
Yes. Trailhead is based in Erie and serves Erie regularly. We'll bring the right Rachio 3 model for your zone count, mount it, wire it to your existing valves, and walk you through the app and watering schedule. Standard install takes 60–90 minutes.
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