A Reno homeowner reached out to Sierra Air after noticing their water heater struggling to keep up — inconsistent temperatures, slower recovery between showers, and visible corrosion building up around the tank fittings. At over a decade old, the unit was nearing the end of its expected service life and showing the wear to prove it.
Our technician inspected the aging tank, found it beyond a simple repair, and recommended a full replacement. The old unit was swapped out for a new 50-gallon Bradford White natural gas water heater (40,000 BTU/hr input), with all supply and vent connections rebuilt to current code — including a properly sized thermal expansion tank, updated copper piping, and a compliant vent connector routed through the ceiling.
The result: a clean, code-compliant install and dependable hot water recovery for the household. Bradford White’s standard-capacity gas tanks are a solid fit for everyday family demand, and the completed job reflects the kind of straightforward, done-right replacement Sierra Air handles across the Reno-Tahoe area.
