Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MARICOPA
Maricopa Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Maricopa.
You need a city permit to replace a water heater in Maricopa. It's a flat $56 for a residential minor mechanical/electric/plumbing permit. Electricity comes from Electrical District No. 3, which pays $250 toward an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Global Water supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Maricopa Building Safety (Development Services)
- Permit fee
- $56 Residential Minor Mechanical, Electric, and Plumbing Permit (Development Services Fee Schedule effective 10/02/2025). The schedule also lists a $50 Residential Permit Issuance Fee; it doesn't say whether that's added to minor permits.
- Electric utility
- Electrical District No. 3 (ED3)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Global Water (listed by the city)
- Rebate worth checking
- ED3 Heat Pump Water Heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2007 (median) · 84% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Maricopa averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Maricopa
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$56 Residential Minor Mechanical, Electric, and Plumbing Permit (Development Services Fee Schedule effective 10/02/2025). The schedule also lists a $50 Residential Permit Issuance Fee; it doesn't say whether that's added to minor permits.. City of Maricopa Building Safety (Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Maricopa post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Maricopa average is shown.
What can change the price in Maricopa?
The schedule prices 'Major Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Permits' by job value.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Maricopa?
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 →
Penguin Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Maricopa 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Phoenix)
Lists Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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.
Copperhead Plumbing Services
Lists Maricopa among the areas it serves. Based in Casa Grande.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Maricopa 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 MARICOPA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MARICOPA
What Maricopa homes are like.
2007Median year built
2%Built before 1980
84%Owner-occupied
50%Heat with utility gas
98%Single-family homes
About 31% 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 Maricopa.
A public power district, not APS or SRP
Maricopa gets electricity from Electrical District No. 3, a public power district serving the city and Stanfield. SRP's heat pump water heater rebate doesn't apply here, but ED3 has its own $250 rebate.
Flat fee for minor permits
Maricopa charges a flat $56 for a Residential Minor Mechanical, Electric, and Plumbing Permit. Major permits are priced by job value.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Maricopa homes.
Energy
- Electric: Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) (Serves the City of Maricopa and Stanfield)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Named by the city)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Maricopa homes.
For Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) and Southwest Gas customers in Maricopa. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- ED3 Heat Pump Water Heater rebate ↗Active$250 for replacing your water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rated UEF 2.8 or higher.
- ED3 Electric Hot Water Heater Timer rebate ↗ActiveUp to $25 for an electric water heater timer: one per home every 5 years, and no more than the equipment cost.
- 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 Maricopa.
Permits and who issues them
Maricopa's changes to the 2024 codes only exempt small accessory buildings, patio covers and roofing, not water heaters, so a replacement needs a permit. Apply on the city's online permit portal. Staff work Monday to Thursday.
City of Maricopa Building Safety (Development Services) ↗ · Maricopa City Code Ch. 15.05 (2024 code adoption and amendments) ↗ · Maricopa Development Services Fee Schedule (eff. 10/02/2025) ↗ · Maricopa 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 Maricopa.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Lakes | 14 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Casa Grande | 17 mi | Check with city | $60 | APS |
| Chandler | 19 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Gilbert | 24 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $150 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Tempe | 24 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Goodyear | 26 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | APS |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Maricopa water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Maricopa?
Yes. The city's 2024 code changes don't exempt water heaters. The residential minor permit is $56.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump water heater?
Yes. ED3 pays $250 when you replace a water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump model rated UEF 2.8 or higher.
Who is my electric company?
Electrical District No. 3 (ED3), which serves the City of Maricopa and Stanfield.
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