Chimney sweep in Reno, NV

Chimney care in the 775 area

Around Reno, Sparks and Carson City, dry air, big day-to-night temperature swings and long cold seasons are common, and wood stoves are popular. Heavy use builds creosote fast. In wildfire-prone areas, a spark arrestor cap matters; check your local fire code and HOA rules for what is required.

The Census Bureau counts about 363,600 homes and apartments in the 775 territory. 34.5% were built before 1980 and 2.9% before 1940, higher than the Nevada figure of 22.9% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1980s, and 60.8% of homes are single-family detached houses.

56.3% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 29.9% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 3.6% of homes, higher than the national rate of 1.5%.

Wood heat is common in this area. Homes that burn wood as their main heat build creosote faster than occasional fireplace users, so plan on more frequent cleaning. Cold winters mean freeze-thaw cycles: water that gets into brick, mortar and the crown expands when it freezes. A sound cap and crown keep that water out.

Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 76% of residents live in climate zone 5B (cool, dry), and the rest mostly in 4B (mixed, dry).

The 775 territory is home to roughly 852,000 people across 121 ZIP codes in Washoe County, Carson City, Nye County, Elko County and 13 more counties.

Services in Reno

• Chimney inspection in Reno: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
• Chimney cleaning in Reno: creosote and soot removal
• Dryer vent cleaning in Reno: full vent run to the outside hood
• Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.