Water that sat in the pipes while the home was empty can pick up a stale or musty smell. Flushing the system usually clears it.
The sitting
Water that sits in the pipes and the tank grows stagnant and can smell. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, a vacation home shows this most.
The bacteria
The warm, still water in the heater and the pipes grows bacteria. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the growth creates the odor.
The flush
Running every tap for several minutes pushes the stale water out. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the flush is the first step.
The heater
Draining and refilling the heater clears the stagnant tank water. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the heater needs the flush.
The toilets
Flush the toilets and run the fixtures that were unused. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the refill refreshes the traps.
The sanitize
A persistent smell may need a tank sanitize by a pro. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Reno, the treatment restores the water.
The call
Refresh the system after the absence. Call 888-217-3585 and Reno Plumbing Pros will match you with a Reno pro for the service.
Plumbing in Reno: what to know
In Reno, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Storey County — from Sparks, Truckee and Carson to ZIP codes like 89503, 89557, 89501 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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