Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GOODYEAR
Goodyear Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Goodyear.
In Goodyear, you don't need a permit to replace a home water heater with the same type if a contractor installs it. APS's metro map shows the city in APS territory. Goodyear's 2025 water report tells softener owners to use a setting of 14–20 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Electric utility
- APS
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- City of Goodyear Water Services (the city's Service Area Finder shows which provider serves an address)
- Rebate worth checking
- Efficiency Arizona (Income-qualified)
- Typical home
- Built 2007 (median) · 78% 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 Goodyear averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Goodyear
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Goodyear post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, Parker & Sons, Plumbing Masters. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Goodyear average is shown.
What can change the price in Goodyear?
Only same-type replacements are exempt. The page doesn't cover other cases, like changing the type or location.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Goodyear?
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 Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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 Goodyear 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.
Water Heaters Only, Inc.
Lists Goodyear among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix (branches listed in Phoenix and Mesa).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-selected testimonials praise quick scheduling, same-visit replacement after a leak, and tidy, honest technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the only accessible accounts are testimonials chosen by the company.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Goodyear: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix).
Order: companies based in Goodyear 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 GOODYEAR
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GOODYEAR
What Goodyear homes are like.
2007Median year built
4%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
51%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 40% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Goodyear.
The city's softener advice
Goodyear's 2025 water quality report says to set water softeners to 14–20 grains per gallon to use water best. The report doesn't give a measured hardness number.
Check who supplies your water
Not every address in Goodyear is on city water. Use the city's Service Area Finder to see your provider.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Goodyear homes.
Energy
- Electric: APS (APS's metro map shows Goodyear in APS's area)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Arizona's gas company; address-level service not verified)
APS Phoenix metro service area map (dated 9/17/2013) ↗ · Southwest Gas – Who We Are ↗
Water
City of Goodyear Water Services (the city's Service Area Finder shows which provider serves an address)
Goodyear Water Services ↗ · Goodyear 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Goodyear homes.
For APS and Southwest Gas customers in Goodyear. 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 Goodyear.
Permits and who issues them
Goodyear's Homeowner Info page says a contractor can replace a home water heater with the same type without a permit. Any work that does need a permit must stay uncovered until it's inspected.
City of Goodyear Development Services (Building Safety Division) ↗ · Goodyear Homeowner Info (permit FAQs) ↗
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 Goodyear.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | 5 mi | Required | $96 | APS, SRP |
| Buckeye | 20 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | APS |
| Glendale | 22 mi | Required | $29.79 | APS, SRP |
| El Mirage | 23 mi | Required | By job value (from $75) | APS |
| Sun City | 25 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | APS |
| Maricopa | 26 mi | Required | $56 | Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Goodyear water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Goodyear?
Not for replacing a home water heater with the same type when a contractor installs it, according to the city's Homeowner Info page.
What softener setting does Goodyear recommend?
14–20 grains per gallon, according to the city's 2025 water report.
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