Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN APACHE JUNCTION
Apache Junction Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Apache Junction.
In Apache Junction you usually don't need a permit to swap in the same type of water heater. Gas heaters need venting and combustion air that meet code; electric heaters need bonding and a disconnect. Changing the fuel, type or location needs a $100 permit, filed through MGO. Water comes from the AJ Water District or Arizona Water Company, depending on your address.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Permit fee
- When a permit is needed (new fuel or energy source, tank to tankless, or a new location): $100 per home (2020 fee table)
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project (SRP)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Apache Junction Water District (about one-third of the city) or Arizona Water Company (remainder), by address
- Rebate worth checking
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate (Through April 30, 2027)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 79% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Apache Junction averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Apache Junction
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWhen a permit is needed (new fuel or energy source, tank to tankless, or a new location): $100 per home (2020 fee table). City of Apache Junction Development Services, Division of Building Safety and Inspection fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Apache Junction post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Parker & Sons, Plumbing Masters, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Apache Junction average is shown.
What can change the price in Apache Junction?
Changing the fuel or energy source, the type (tank to tankless) or the location needs a residential water heater permit. The application must show where the heater goes, a thermal expansion tank and the electrical disconnect, and for gas, the pipe sizes, combustion air and exhaust.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Apache Junction?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Bumble Bee Home Services (Bumble Bee Plumbing)
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Glendale.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day water heater replacement and patient explanations from the installers.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Parker & Sons
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 Off Traditional Tank Water Heater' (code WATERTANK100, expires 12/29/2026); '$20 Off Any Service or Repair'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a thorough water heater maintenance visit.
Worth knowing A Scottsdale customer disputed a water heater replacement recommendation after getting a second opinion.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Penguin Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a same-weekend emergency replacement in which the technician drained the old tank to limit flooding, and a replacement in which the technician called a restoration company.
Worth knowing One service-plan member said a $600 (after discount) quote for water heater elements was excessive and that the technician shorted the unit.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Plumbing Masters
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Peoria.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer: 'Standard Water Heater Flush' $89 + same day service no replacement price published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised efficient water heater replacement and a technician who found high water pressure and brought water heater pressure equipment up to code.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant whose main dispute was a leaking shower repair said an earlier water heater install went well but they believed they overpaid.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Phoenix)
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Phoenix customer's testimonial on the company site praised the technician who replaced their hot water heater.
Worth knowing No Phoenix-specific water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater assessment: '$49 trip charge', waived if you proceed with service on the day of the initial appointment
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Mesa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Plumbing coupon: '$59 Water Heater Inspection & Flush' per standard water heater; tankless inspection & flush $250; '$0 Service Fee with Paid Plumbing Repair' (expires September 2026) — No replacement price published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix)
Lists Apache Junction among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Apache Junction first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Arizona ROC contractor search ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING APACHE JUNCTION
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN APACHE JUNCTION
What Apache Junction homes are like.
1994Median year built
20%Built before 1980
79%Owner-occupied
11%Heat with utility gas
41%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
83% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Apache Junction.
Manufactured homes included
The gas water heater exemption names manufactured homes, and the electric one names manufactured homes and park models. The venting/combustion air or bonding/disconnect conditions still apply.
Apache Junction City Code Ch. 7, Art. 7-1 (work exempt from permit) ↗
Two water providers
The Apache Junction Water District covers about 24 square miles, roughly a third of the city. Arizona Water Company serves the rest.
Apache Junction: AJ Water ↗ · Apache Junction Utility Services ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Apache Junction homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP) (Named by the city)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Named by the city)
Water
Apache Junction Water District (about one-third of the city) or Arizona Water Company (remainder), by address
Apache Junction Utility Services ↗ · Apache Junction: AJ Water ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Apache Junction homes.
For Salt River Project (SRP) and Southwest Gas customers in Apache Junction. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate ↗Through April 30, 2027$500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (UEF 2.8 or higher) that replaces an existing water heater.
- Efficiency Arizona ↗Income-qualifiedUp to $1,750 toward a heat pump water heater for households at or below 150% of area median income.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Arizona rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Apache Junction.
Permits and who issues them
City code lets you skip the permit when you replace a gas water heater with one of equal or lower Btu/cfh rating in a 1- or 2-family home or manufactured home, if venting and combustion air meet current code. The same goes for an electric heater of equal or lower amperage, if the bonding and disconnect required by code are in place. When a permit is needed, file it online through MyGovernmentOnline (MGO).
City of Apache Junction Development Services, Division of Building Safety and Inspection ↗ · Apache Junction City Code Ch. 7, Art. 7-1 (work exempt from permit) ↗ · Apache Junction Development Services Fee Table (effective Feb. 3, 2020) ↗ · Apache Junction Trade Permits Building Application Guide ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Arizona ROC contractor search ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Arizona licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Apache Junction.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric |
| Queen Creek | 11 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Gilbert | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $150 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| San Tan Valley | 14 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $42 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Chandler | 19 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Fountain Hills | 19 mi | Required | $140 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Apache Junction water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Apache Junction?
Not if the new one has an equal or lower rating and the gas venting/combustion air or electric bonding/disconnect meets code. Changing fuel, type or location needs a permit.
Apache Junction City Code Ch. 7, Art. 7-1 (work exempt from permit) ↗ · Apache Junction Development Services Fee Table (effective Feb. 3, 2020) ↗
What does a tank-to-tankless permit cost?
$100 per home for a residential water heater change of fuel, type or location (2020 fee table).
Apache Junction Development Services Fee Table (effective Feb. 3, 2020) ↗
Can I do the work myself?
Yes, if you live in the home: sign an owner/builder exemption declaration. If an LLC owns it, you must use a licensed contractor.
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