Nevada · 11 covered places · 42 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Washoe County, NV
We cover 11 cities and towns in Washoe County, Nevada, across 42 ZIP codes, including Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley. About 494,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 33% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
What goes wrong in Washoe County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
31% 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
61% 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 61% 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 plumbing work in Washoe County
City pages in Washoe County
Other covered towns in Washoe County
- Crystal Bay (1 ZIP)
- Empire (1 ZIP)
- Gerlach (1 ZIP)
- Incline Village (3 ZIPs)
- Nixon (1 ZIP)
- Sun Valley (1 ZIP)
- Verdi (1 ZIP)
- Wadsworth (1 ZIP)
- Washoe Valley (1 ZIP)
Washoe County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Washoe County do you cover?
11 places: Crystal Bay, Empire, Gerlach, Incline Village, Nixon, Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley, Verdi, Wadsworth, Washoe Valley. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Washoe County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 9% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Washoe 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 Washoe County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Washoe County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.