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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 repair in Las VegasWater heater repair in Las Vegas: what to check first, symptom-by-symptom fixes for no hot water, leaks, noise and rotten-egg smell, and when a plumber is worth calling.
• Water heater replacement in Las VegasReplacing a water heater in Las Vegas: how long they last here, signs it is time, tank vs tankless in desert heat, and the permit and seismic strapping an inspector looks for.
• Water heater installation in Las VegasWater heater installation in Las Vegas: new tank or tankless installs, the permit and inspection, what code requires, and what happens on install day.
• 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.
• How hard is Las Vegas water, and what it does to 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.
• Water heater replacement cost in Las VegasTypical 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 in Las Vegas?Yes, a permit is required to replace a water heater in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Clark County. Which office issues it, and what the inspector checks.
• Water heater pilot light won't stay lit: what is wrongWhy a gas water heater pilot goes out when you let go of the knob, which causes you can check safely, and when to call a licensed plumber.
• Las Vegas water heater code requirementsWhat the City of Las Vegas requires on a water heater install: two seismic straps, an 18 inch stand for gas heaters in garages, relief valve drain, pan, sediment trap and a final inspection.
• Southwest Gas tankless water heater rebate in NevadaSouthwest Gas lists a $175 rebate per whole-home natural gas tankless water heater with a UEF of 0.90 or higher for Nevada customers. Who qualifies, the deadline and the paperwork.