Washoe County · Reno, NV
Plumbers in Reno, NV
Reno is in Washoe County, Nevada. About 323,000 people live in the 24 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 143,000 homes, 56% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (34%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 24 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Reno
89501, 89502, 89503, 89504, 89505, 89506, 89507, 89508, 89509, 89510, 89511, 89512, 89513, 89515, 89519, 89520, 89521, 89523, 89533, 89555, 89557, 89570, 89595, 89599
Reno homes and their plumbing
Here is how Reno's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 8%, 1960–1979 26%, 1980–1999 30%, 2000 or later 34%. 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 Sparks are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 30% |
| 2000 or later | 34% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 322,956
- Housing units
- 142,696
- Single-family detached
- 56%
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Heated with utility gas
- 56%
- Heated with electricity
- 34%
- Heated with propane
- 5%
What goes wrong in Reno homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
30% 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
56% 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 56% 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 Reno
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Reno: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Reno at a glance
- County
- Washoe County
- Nearest city pages
- Sparks
- ZIP codes
- 89501, 89502, 89503, 89504, 89505, 89506, 89507, 89508, 89509, 89510, 89511, 89512, 89513, 89515, 89519, 89520, 89521, 89523, 89533, 89555, 89557, 89570, 89595, 89599
Reno plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Reno?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Reno, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 30% from 1980 to 1999 and 34% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (34%).
Who licenses plumbers in Reno, NV?
The Nevada State Contractors Board licenses plumbing contractors, and its website lists license status.
Are water heaters in Reno usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 56% of homes heating with utility gas, 34% with electricity and 5% 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 Reno homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Sun Valley (6 mi), Verdi (7 mi), Washoe Valley (18 mi), Virginia City (20 mi), Incline Village (20 mi), Crystal Bay (23 mi), Silver City (23 mi), Dayton (25 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 Reno, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Reno?
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