Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FOUNTAIN HILLS
Fountain Hills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Fountain Hills.
Fountain Hills charges $140 for a minor plumbing permit to replace a water heater (FY 2026-27 fee schedule). Its 2024 code changes don't exempt the job. EPCOR supplies water at about 16 grains per gallon; SRP supplies electricity and Southwest Gas supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety
- Permit fee
- $140 per request, Plumbing - Water heater replacement/solar (minor), FY 2026-2027
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project (SRP)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- EPCOR Water (Chaparral district) · About 16 grains per gallon (EPCOR 2025 Chaparral report)
- Rebate worth checking
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate (Through April 30, 2027)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 84% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Fountain Hills averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Fountain Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$140 per request, Plumbing - Water heater replacement/solar (minor), FY 2026-2027. Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Fountain Hills post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Hobaica Services, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, Parker & Sons, Plumbing Masters, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Howard Air & Plumbing, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Fountain Hills average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Fountain Hills?
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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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.
Hobaica Services
Lists Fountain Hills among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater page advertises 'Water Heater Install + Free Proposal' financing 'As Low As $15/mo' and no service call/dispatch fees no install price published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer praised a thorough plumbing inspection that included draining the water heater and testing water quality.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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.
Also listing Fountain Hills: Howard Air & Plumbing, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix).
Order: companies based in Fountain Hills 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 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FOUNTAIN HILLS
What Fountain Hills homes are like.
1994Median year built
12%Built before 1980
84%Owner-occupied
16%Heat with utility gas
80%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 Fountain Hills.
2024 codes since Sept. 2025
For applications received on or after Sept. 1, 2025, Fountain Hills uses the 2024 IRC/IPC/IFGC and the 2023 NEC.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Fountain Hills homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP) (Named by the Town)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Named by the Town)
Water
EPCOR Water (Chaparral district): About 16 grains per gallon (EPCOR 2025 Chaparral report)
Fountain Hills Utility Contact Information ↗ · EPCOR 2025 Chaparral Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Fountain Hills homes.
For Salt River Project (SRP) and Southwest Gas customers in Fountain Hills. 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 Fountain Hills.
Permits and who issues them
Fountain Hills' FY 2026-27 fee schedule lists a 'Plumbing - Water heater replacement/solar (minor)' permit. The Town's 2024 code changes (effective Sept. 1, 2025) replace the R105.2 no-permit list with building-only items, and water heaters aren't on it. Apply on the Town's online permit system, TOPPS.
Town of Fountain Hills Development Services, Building Safety ↗ · Fountain Hills Comprehensive Fee Schedule FY 2026-2027 ↗ · Fountain Hills Ordinance 25-06 / Code Amendments (effective Sept. 1, 2025) ↗ · Fountain Hills Adopted Codes ↗ · Fountain Hills Building Safety ↗
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 Fountain Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 9 mi | Required | $63 | Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Paradise Valley | 13 mi | Required | $145 | Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Mesa | 14 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric |
| Tempe | 19 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Apache Junction | 19 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $100 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Phoenix | 20 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project, APS |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fountain Hills water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Fountain Hills?
Yes. The Town's fee schedule lists a minor plumbing permit for water heater replacement, and its code changes don't exempt it.
Fountain Hills Comprehensive Fee Schedule FY 2026-2027 ↗ · Fountain Hills Ordinance 25-06 / Code Amendments (effective Sept. 1, 2025) ↗
How much is the permit?
$140 per request (FY 2026-2027).
Who provides water in Fountain Hills?
EPCOR (Chaparral district). Its 2025 report puts hardness at about 16 grains per gallon.
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