Valencia County · Los Lunas, NM
Plumbers in Los Lunas, NM
Los Lunas is in Valencia County, New Mexico. About 46,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 62% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (44%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Los Lunas
87031
Los Lunas homes and their plumbing
Here is how Los Lunas's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 19%, 1980–1999 44%, 2000 or later 31%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Albuquerque, Rio Rancho are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 19% |
| 1980–1999 | 44% |
| 2000 or later | 31% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 46,211
- Housing units
- 16,917
- Single-family detached
- 62%
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Heated with utility gas
- 67%
- Heated with electricity
- 13%
- Heated with propane
- 12%
What goes wrong in Los Lunas homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
44% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Natural gas in most homes
67% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Winter freezes
25% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold New Mexico winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
New Mexico water is generally hard. With 67% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Los Lunas
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair in Los Lunas, NM
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Gas Appliance Hookups
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
Also available in Los Lunas: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Los Lunas at a glance
- County
- Valencia County
- Nearest city pages
- Albuquerque, Rio Rancho
- ZIP codes
- 87031
Los Lunas plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Los Lunas?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Los Lunas, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 19% from 1960 to 1979, 44% from 1980 to 1999 and 31% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (44%).
Who licenses plumbers in Los Lunas, NM?
New Mexico's Construction Industries Division (Regulation and Licensing Department) licenses plumbing contractors and journeymen.
Are water heaters in Los Lunas usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 67% of homes heating with utility gas, 13% with electricity and 12% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Los Lunas homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Bosque Farms (5 mi), Belen (7 mi), Kirtland Afb (21 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Los Lunas, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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