Water heater guides for Las Vegas homes

Plain answers written for the Las Vegas Valley: very hard water, garage installs, and local permit rules.

• Water heater leaking? Do these four things firstStep by step: how to shut off a leaking gas or electric water heater, find where the water is coming from, and know when it needs replacing.
• No hot water: what to check firstSafe checks for gas and electric water heaters when the hot water stops, and the signs that it is time to call a plumber.
• Signs your water heater is near the endHow to tell whether your water heater needs a repair or a replacement: age, noise, rusty water, leaks and more.
• Las Vegas hard water and your water heaterLas Vegas tap water is very hard, about 16 to 18 grains per gallon. Here is what that does to tank and tankless water heaters and how to slow the damage.
• Tank or tankless in Las Vegas?A plain comparison of tank and tankless water heaters for Las Vegas homes: upfront cost, hard water upkeep, gas lines, venting and hot water supply.
• What water heater replacement costsTypical installed prices for tank and tankless water heaters, what pushes a Las Vegas quote up, and the questions to ask before you pay.
• Do you need a permit to replace a water heater here?Yes. Which building department issues the permit depends on where you live. Here is who to call and what the inspector checks.