Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GILBERT
Gilbert Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Gilbert.
In Gilbert, you don't need a permit to replace a gas or electric water heater with the same type, but only if an Arizona licensed contractor installs it. Tankless systems don't qualify. Electricity comes from SRP or APS and gas from Southwest Gas. Gilbert's own water averages about 10.8 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Permit fee
- When a permit is needed: Individual Plumbing Permit, Residential $150 (fee schedule revised 9/15/2026)
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project (SRP) and Arizona Public Service (APS)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Town of Gilbert · Average 10.79 grains per gallon (184 mg/L), range 6.61-17.54 (2025 report)
- Rebate worth checking
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate (Through April 30, 2027)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 73% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 17 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 Gilbert averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Gilbert
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWhen a permit is needed: Individual Plumbing Permit, Residential $150 (fee schedule revised 9/15/2026). Town of Gilbert Development Services, Plan Review & Inspection Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Gilbert post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical, 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 Gilbert average is shown.
What can change the price in Gilbert?
Tankless systems aren't covered by the exemption. Gilbert also changed P2801.6 to require a pan under a tank water heater in an attic or enclosed space where a leak would cause damage.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert 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.
Cool Blew, Inc.
Lists Gilbert among the areas it serves. Based in Peoria.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day diagnosis and replacement, and a technician who called manufacturers to find a specific unit.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said they were overcharged by $960 for a water heater installation (per quotes from three other companies) and that the technician arrived hours after the window.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Lists Gilbert 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.
George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Gilbert among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater page states installs 'typically range from $1,200 to $3,500' depending on type/capacity/complexity, with flat-rate pricing; offers page lists water heater diagnosis $0 with repair / $49 standalone ($39.95 member), Water Heater Protection Service $119, Tankless Descale & Protection $300, $50 off flood protection add-on
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One BBB reviewer praised quick water heater replacement.
Worth knowing Another water heater customer said separate electrical billing increased the total unexpectedly.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Hobaica Services
Lists Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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.
Also listing Gilbert: Water Heaters Only, Inc., AP Plumbing, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Copperhead Plumbing Services, Howard Air & Plumbing, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix).
Order: companies based in Gilbert 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 GILBERT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GILBERT
What Gilbert homes are like.
2003Median year built
4%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
43%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2003. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Gilbert.
Exempt since 2009
Gilbert's code history lists a 2009 ordinance (No. 2238) that took solar systems, wind turbines and water heater replacements off the permit list.
Attic water heaters need a pan
Gilbert requires a galvanized steel or plastic pan under a tank water heater installed in an attic or enclosed space where a leak would cause damage.
Town of Gilbert building code amendments (2018 codes, 2020 edition), IBC/IRC 105.2 exemption #16 ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Gilbert homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP) (Serves part of Gilbert; check the service map)
- Electric: Arizona Public Service (APS) (Serves part of Gilbert; check the service map)
- Gas: Southwest Gas
Water
Town of Gilbert: Average 10.79 grains per gallon (184 mg/L), range 6.61-17.54 (2025 report)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Gilbert homes.
For Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) and Southwest Gas customers in Gilbert. 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 Gilbert.
Permits and who issues them
Gilbert's code changes let you skip building, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing permits for a replacement gas heater (equal or lower BTU/CFH) or electric heater (equal or lower amperage/voltage), as long as an Arizona licensed contractor installs it and the unit is listed and labeled. Tankless systems aren't covered.
Town of Gilbert Development Services, Plan Review & Inspection Division ↗ · Town of Gilbert building code amendments (2018 codes, 2020 edition), IBC/IRC 105.2 exemption #16 ↗ · Town of Gilbert Building Code Adoption Dates ↗ · Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedule (revised 9/15/2026) ↗
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 Gilbert.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 6 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric |
| Chandler | 7 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Queen Creek | 9 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Sun Lakes | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Tempe | 12 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Apache Junction | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $100 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Gilbert water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Gilbert?
Not if an Arizona licensed contractor puts in a listed gas or electric unit with an equal or lower rating. Tankless systems aren't covered.
Town of Gilbert building code amendments (2018 codes, 2020 edition), IBC/IRC 105.2 exemption #16 ↗
What does a Gilbert plumbing permit cost?
$150 for an Individual Plumbing Permit (residential), according to the fee schedule.
Town of Gilbert Development Services Fee Schedule (revised 9/15/2026) ↗
How hard is Gilbert's water?
The 2025 report lists an average of 10.79 grains per gallon, ranging from 6.61 to 17.54.
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