Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MESA
Mesa Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Mesa.
In Mesa, you don't need a permit to swap a gas or electric water heater for the same type. Switching a gas tank heater to tankless does need one. Mesa runs its own gas and electric utilities in parts of the city, and City gas customers can get $25 back on a new gas tank heater. Water hardness is about 12 to 16 gpg, depending on your zone.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project (SRP) and City of Mesa Electric
- Gas utility
- City of Mesa Gas and Southwest Gas
- Water
- City of Mesa Water Resources · About 12 grains per gallon on average in the City Zone; about 16 in the Eastern and Southern Zones (2025 report; the City suggests setting softeners at 16)
- Rebate worth checking
- Natural Gas Appliance Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 64% 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 Mesa averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mesa
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Mesa post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical, Hobaica Services, 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 Mesa average is shown.
What can change the price in Mesa?
Going from a gas tank to tankless/on-demand gas needs a permit (City of Mesa FAQ). Mesa's gas rebate page also says to contact your city or county permit office before adding gas appliances, and that added gas appliances may need a bigger meter or an excess flow valve.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mesa?
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 →
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Mesa 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.
John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
Lists Mesa among the areas it serves. Based in Mesa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Plumbing coupon: '$59 Water Heater Inspection & Flush' per standard water heater; tankless inspection & flush $250; '$0 Service Fee with Paid Plumbing Repair' (expires September 2026) — No replacement price published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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.
Parker & Sons
Lists Mesa 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 Mesa 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.
Also listing Mesa: Plumbing Masters, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Phoenix), Water Heaters Only, Inc., AP Plumbing, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Howard Air & Plumbing, Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix).
Order: companies based in Mesa 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 MESA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MESA
What Mesa homes are like.
1989Median year built
29%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
21%Heat with utility gas
61%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
77% 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 Mesa.
Two electric and two gas utilities
Mesa runs its own electric and gas utilities in parts of the city. SRP serves most residents, and Southwest Gas serves areas outside the City's gas area. Your utility decides which rebates you get and whom to tell before lighting a new gas heater.
City of Mesa Savings & Rebates ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas Appliance Rebate ↗
Hardness depends on your water zone
Mesa's 2025 report lists about 12 gpg in the City Zone and about 16 gpg in the Eastern and Southern Zones. Your zone depends on which surface water source serves you.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mesa homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP) (About 90% of Mesa residents, according to the City)
- Electric: City of Mesa Electric (The City's own electric utility, serving part of Mesa; check the City's service maps)
- Gas: City of Mesa Gas (About 95 sq mi of Mesa plus the Magma area (parts of Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Pinal County))
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Mesa's rebate page says Southwest Gas customers can't get the city rebate, which suggests Southwest Gas serves other parts of Mesa)
City of Mesa Savings & Rebates ↗ · City of Mesa Electric ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas Appliance Rebate ↗
Water
City of Mesa Water Resources: About 12 grains per gallon on average in the City Zone; about 16 in the Eastern and Southern Zones (2025 report; the City suggests setting softeners at 16)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mesa homes.
For Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric, City of Mesa Gas and Southwest Gas customers in Mesa. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Natural Gas Appliance Rebate ↗Active$25 bill credit for a new natural gas tank water heater (at least 30 gallons) for City of Mesa gas customers with their own meter.
- 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 Mesa.
Permits and who issues them
Mesa's residential FAQ says you don't need a permit to replace a gas or electric water heater with the same type at an equal or lower rating. You do need one to replace a gas tank heater with a tankless (on-demand) gas unit. Tell your gas utility before you start using a new gas appliance.
City of Mesa Development Services ↗ · City of Mesa Residential Construction FAQ ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas Appliance Rebate ↗
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 Mesa.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | 6 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $150 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Apache Junction | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $100 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Chandler | 11 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Tempe | 12 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Queen Creek | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Fountain Hills | 14 mi | Required | $140 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mesa water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in Mesa?
Not for a same-type gas or electric replacement with an equal or lower rating, according to the City's residential FAQ. Changing a gas tank heater to tankless gas needs a permit.
Is there a Mesa rebate for a gas water heater?
Yes. City of Mesa gas customers can get a $25 bill credit for a new gas tank water heater of at least 30 gallons. Southwest Gas customers can't.
How hard is Mesa's water?
About 12 grains per gallon in the City Zone and about 16 in the Eastern and Southern Zones (2025 water quality report).
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