Nevada · 7 covered places · 7 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Lyon County, NV
We cover 7 cities and towns in Lyon County, Nevada, across 7 ZIP codes, including Fernley, Dayton, Yerington. About 61,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 42% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 18% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 42% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Fernley | 24,025 | 2% |
| Dayton | 17,391 | 2% |
| Yerington | 8,410 | 25% |
| Silver Springs | 7,949 | 4% |
| Wellington | 3,198 | 8% |
| Silver City | 124 | 73% |
| Smith | 84 | 59% |
What goes wrong in Lyon County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
42% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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
64% 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.
Very hard water
Nevada water is generally very hard. With 64% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Lyon County
Other covered towns in Lyon County
- Dayton (1 ZIP)
- Fernley (1 ZIP)
- Silver City (1 ZIP)
- Silver Springs (1 ZIP)
- Smith (1 ZIP)
- Wellington (1 ZIP)
- Yerington (1 ZIP)
Lyon County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Lyon County do you cover?
7 places: Dayton, Fernley, Silver City, Silver Springs, Smith, Wellington, Yerington. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Lyon County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 7% of homes as built before 1960, 18% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 42% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Lyon County, NV?
The Nevada State Contractors Board licenses plumbing contractors, and its website lists license status.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Lyon County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Lyon County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.