Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ORO VALLEY
Oro Valley Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Oro Valley.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Oro Valley, but you can get it instantly online. The Town says it's generally $35.80 for one heater, and an inspection follows. TEP supplies power, and most homes get water from the Town's own utility, where hardness ranges from 36 to 270 ppm.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Oro Valley Community & Economic Development, Permitting Division
- Permit fee
- Generally $35.80 for one water heater (Town's Residential Permits page, undated)
- Who gets the permit
- The Town's page explains the self-issue process in the Customer Portal. It doesn't say anything about owner-builder or contractor license rules.
- Electric utility
- Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Oro Valley Water Utility for most homes (about 88% by 2020 housing units in mapped areas); Tucson Water (about 10%) and Metro Water (about 1%) serve the rest · 36 to 270 ppm (about 2 to 16 grains per gallon) across the Oro Valley Water Utility service area, from the utility's Water Quality page (checked 2026)
- Rebate worth checking
- Efficient Home Water Heating – Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 76% 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 Oro Valley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Oro Valley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeGenerally $35.80 for one water heater (Town's Residential Permits page, undated). Town of Oro Valley Community & Economic Development, Permitting Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Oro Valley post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cal's Plumbing, Cool Willy's Air & Plumbing, Just Water Heaters, Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tucson, Plumber of Tucson. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Oro Valley average is shown.
What can change the price in Oro Valley?
The Town says gas tankless units usually need 120,000–190,000 BTU, usually need new venting and may need a bigger gas line. Electric tankless units may need electrical upgrades.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Oro Valley?
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 →
Al Coronado Plumbing
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 6149 N Travel Center Dr, Tucson, AZ 85741.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised knowledgeable technicians who explained water heater and solar hot water options, prompt tankless installation and careful reinstallation work.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer said a representative argued about warranty coverage on a five-year-old water heater with a leaking control valve and pushed a $6,000 replacement; no company reply was visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cal's Plumbing
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 4749 S Irving Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special: '$50 OFF New Purchase & Installation of a Water Heater'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised transparent options and immediate replacement of an old water heater, a Navien tankless installation, and fast weekend response to a leaking water heater.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer said they were charged $1,300 for about two hours of work including $450 to flush the water heater; a Yelp reviewer who had a tankless installed by Cal's six years earlier cancelled a later service call after a false arrival text and delay.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cool Willy's Air & Plumbing
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 1435 S. Euclid Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special: '$39 Water Heater Flush' for one residential tank water heater (tankless not included); offer marked as expiring September 30th, 2026
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised punctual, professional water heater flushes and a reasonably priced water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer said a plumber arrived late, did not examine the propane regulator they asked about and suggested a $4,000 water heater replacement; the company replied that the unit was 14 years old and it typically advises against repairs at that age.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Just Water Heaters
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in Tucson, AZ (no street address found on site).
- Tank
Published price: '$915 +tax' for a typical 40 gallon electric water heater, including delivery, installation, permit and inspection (code upgrades extra; trip charge may apply). Pricing page lists 40 gallon electric (tall) $915.00 + $80.00 = $995.00 and 40 gallon gas (tall) $1233.00 + $107.00 = $1340.00. Site compares against 'Big Box Store: $1400 – $1600' and 'Tucson Plumbers: $1400 – $1600'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quotes that included permit and haul-away and came in at or under the estimate, on-time arrival and a clean, code-compliant install.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 4551 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85714.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: States water heater installation 'typically ranges from $800 to $2,500' depending on type, size and complexity; coupon '$1,000 OFF' a new tankless water heater
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised clean, professional tankless water heater installations and an informative water heater flush.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a $6,760 tankless quote was cut 60% to match a $2,700 competitor and cited an expired tax credit; Rite Way said it was investigating.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Greater Tucson
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 710 W Carmen St, Tucson, AZ 85705 (Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise).
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 1145 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tucson
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in Tucson (locally owned and independently operated Mr. Rooter franchise, a Neighborly brand).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$200 Off Water Heater Special' and '$500 Off Tankless Water Heater Installation' (limited-time offers marked as expiring 09/30/2026)
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Plumber of Tucson
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in 2420 W Ruthrauff Rd, #100, Tucson, AZ 85705.
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: States 'The average cost for a tankless water heater installation in Tucson is $2200 – $3500'; electric tankless installation range '$2800-$4500'; tankless maintenance '$149-$325' (annual maintenance generally $149.00)
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Tucson)
Lists Oro Valley among the areas it serves. Based in Tucson location: 1120 N Anita Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705 (national Roto-Rooter brand).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Oro Valley: Sampson's Plumbing & Water Treatment.
Order: companies based in Oro Valley 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 ORO VALLEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ORO VALLEY
What Oro Valley homes are like.
1997Median year built
11%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
64%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
64% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Oro Valley.
Keep a printed permit on site
Oro Valley wants one full printed copy of the approved permit at the job site. The Town warns you may fail the inspection without it.
Some CAP water in the mix
Oro Valley's 2025 report says 35% of its water in 2025 was Central Arizona Project water mixed with groundwater through Tucson Water connections. Hardness across the service area ranges from 36 to 270 ppm.
Oro Valley Water Utility CCR, calendar year 2025 ↗ · Oro Valley Water Utility: Water Quality ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Oro Valley homes.
Energy
- Electric: Tucson Electric Power (TEP) (Pima County's electric map puts every Oro Valley home in TEP's area)
- Gas: Southwest Gas
Pima County GIS: Electric Company Service Areas layer ↗ · Pima County GIS: Census Designated Places 2020 / Census Blocks 2020 ↗
Water
Oro Valley Water Utility for most homes (about 88% by 2020 housing units in mapped areas); Tucson Water (about 10%) and Metro Water (about 1%) serve the rest: 36 to 270 ppm (about 2 to 16 grains per gallon) across the Oro Valley Water Utility service area, from the utility's Water Quality page (checked 2026)
Oro Valley Water Utility: Water Quality ↗ · Oro Valley Water Utility CCR, calendar year 2025 ↗ · Pima County GIS: Water Provider Service Areas Except Tucson Water ↗ · Pima County GIS: Tucson Water Obligated Service Areas ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Oro Valley homes.
For Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and Southwest Gas customers in Oro Valley. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Efficient Home Water Heating – Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate ↗Active$400 bill credit for buying and installing an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater with a wireless, programmable timer/controller.
- 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 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Arizona rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Oro Valley.
Permits and who issues them
Oro Valley requires a permit for new and replacement water heaters. You issue a replacement permit yourself: in the Customer Portal, choose 'Residential Building Permits and Water Heater Replacement', say whether it's gas or electric, the tank size and whether it matches the old one, then pay and the permit is issued. Print it for the job site and book an inspection after the install.
Town of Oro Valley Community & Economic Development, Permitting Division ↗ · Oro Valley: Residential Permits ↗ · Oro Valley: Do I Need a Permit? ↗
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 Oro Valley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casas Adobes | 6 mi | Required (county) | $69 | Tucson Electric Power (TEP) |
| Marana | 10 mi | Required | — | Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Trico Electric Cooperative |
| Tucson | 20 mi | Required | $118.51 | Tucson Electric Power (TEP) |
| Sahuarita | 34 mi | Required | $120 | Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Trico Electric Cooperative |
| Eloy | 42 mi | Required | $50 | APS, Electrical District No. 4 (ED4) |
| Coolidge | 48 mi | Required | $22 | APS, Electrical District No. 2 (ED2), San Carlos Irrigation Project (BIA), Hohokam |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Oro Valley water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Oro Valley?
Yes. You issue the replacement permit yourself in the Town's Customer Portal, and an inspection follows the install.
Oro Valley: Residential Permits ↗ · Oro Valley: Do I Need a Permit? ↗
How much does it cost?
The Town says it's generally $35.80 for one water heater.
How hard is Oro Valley's water?
Oro Valley Water Utility reports 36 to 270 ppm, depending on location.
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