Professional Rachio 3 install for Louisville water customers. Free install path available.
Louisville water customers can get a Rachio 3 controller installed for free through Resource Central's Slow the Flow program — a limited number of slots open every season starting mid-June.
via Resource Central program (limited slots)
via Resource Central program (limited slots)
Louisville water context. Louisville has the highest median home value in the area at ~$835,000. Homeowners here invest in their properties. The Marshall Fire rebuilds mean many homes now have brand new irrigation systems with smart controllers.
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.
Louisville soil note. Clay-loam soil at the base of the foothills. Terrain is slightly more varied than the plains cities, with some hillier lots near Coal Creek and the western edges of town. Slopes may need different head types and zone configurations.
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.
Louisville water customers may qualify for a free Rachio 3 install through Resource Central's Slow the Flow program. Sign up at slowtheflow.resourcecentral.org for the 2026 interest list. While you wait for your spot, Trailhead can also do a paid install if you don't want to wait. If a paid install fits your timeline better, Trailhead's price is $350 for 8-zone or $420 for 16-zone, including the controller and professional installation.
Louisville water customers can get a Rachio 3 controller installed for free through Resource Central's Slow the Flow program — a limited number of slots open every season starting mid-June.
Yes. Louisville's free Rachio install is run through Resource Central's Slow the Flow program. You'll need to sign up for the 2026 interest list at slowtheflow.resourcecentral.org and complete the eligibility application. Slots fill quickly each season.
Yes. Trailhead is based in Erie and serves Louisville 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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