Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN AVONDALE
Avondale Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Avondale.
You need a plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Avondale. It's a flat $96 (FY 2026 fee schedule); the city's 2024 code changes don't exempt the job. Most of the city gets power from APS, except a strip on the east side.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Avondale Building Services Division
- Permit fee
- $96.00 flat for a plumbing permit (FY 2026 Rates & Fees Schedule, effective 5/9/2026; fee set 9/1/2025). If you also need an electrical permit, that's a flat $112.00.
- Electric utility
- APS and SRP
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- City of Avondale
- Rebate worth checking
- Efficiency Arizona (Income-qualified)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Avondale averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Avondale
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$96.00 flat for a plumbing permit (FY 2026 Rates & Fees Schedule, effective 5/9/2026; fee set 9/1/2025). If you also need an electrical permit, that's a flat $112.00.. City of Avondale Building Services Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Avondale post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, Parker & Sons, Plumbing Masters, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Howard Air & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Avondale average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Avondale?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Avondale among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer praised the quick response and a new water heater installed right away, saying the service was worth the somewhat high price.
Worth knowing A tankless owner told BBB the technician recommended a larger replacement, charged $260, and missed problems the owner later fixed himself.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Bumble Bee Home Services (Bumble Bee Plumbing)
Lists Avondale 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.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Lists Avondale among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised tankless water heater installation support and recirculation-pump work.
Worth knowing One tankless water heater conversion required repeated visits for valve noise; the customer said it was ultimately resolved.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Avondale among the areas it serves. Based in Mesa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$200 Off Water Heater Installation' (expires 01/31/2027); also $75 off any plumbing service and 10% senior/military discount up to $100 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers in the feed praised same-day emergency replacements, clear pricing up front, and a smooth tankless installation.
Worth knowing One reviewer said the installer brought a heater that did not fit the closet and said a county office called that a code issue.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Parker & Sons
Lists Avondale 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 Avondale 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 Avondale 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 Avondale 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 Avondale 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.
Howard Air & Plumbing
Lists Avondale among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Repair
Published price: Specials page: 'FREE Service Call, 10% OFF Plumbing Repairs' plumbing special and waived diagnostics fee; no water heater install price published
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Avondale: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix).
Order: companies based in Avondale 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 AVONDALE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN AVONDALE
What Avondale homes are like.
2002Median year built
12%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
36%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2002. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
60% 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 Avondale.
Flat fees for trade permits
Avondale charges flat fees: $96 for plumbing, $90 for mechanical and $112 for electrical (FY 2026 schedule).
New 2024 codes
Avondale's changes to the 2024 International Codes and 2023 NEC are dated December 1, 2025. For home plumbing, the only work that skips a permit is stopping leaks and clearing clogs.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Avondale homes.
Energy
- Electric: APS (APS's metro map shows most of Avondale in APS's area)
- Electric: SRP (APS's map leaves out a strip on Avondale's east side (toward Tolleson/Cashion); check your address with SRP)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Arizona's gas utility; service to your address not confirmed)
APS Phoenix metro service area map (dated 9/17/2013) ↗ · SRP service area & territory (address lookup) ↗ · Southwest Gas – Who We Are ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Avondale homes.
For APS, SRP and Southwest Gas customers in Avondale. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Avondale.
Permits and who issues them
Avondale's changes to the 2024 codes (dated December 1, 2025) list the work that doesn't need a permit, and water heater replacement isn't on it. You need a plumbing permit from Building Services.
City of Avondale Building Services Division ↗ · City of Avondale Amendments to the 2024 International Codes (Dec 1, 2025) ↗ · Avondale FY 2026 Rates & Fees Schedule ↗
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 Avondale.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | APS |
| Glendale | 17 mi | Required | $29.79 | APS, SRP |
| El Mirage | 19 mi | Required | By job value (from $75) | APS |
| Buckeye | 20 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | APS |
| Sun City | 21 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | APS |
| Phoenix | 23 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project, APS |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Avondale water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Avondale?
Yes. Avondale's 2024 code changes don't list water heater replacement as work that skips a permit.
How much does the permit cost?
A flat $96 for the plumbing permit (FY 2026 schedule), plus $112 if you also need an electrical permit.
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