Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN QUEEN CREEK
Queen Creek, AZ Water Heater
Replacement
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QUEEN CREEK AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Queen Creek.
Queen Creek's code says you don't need a permit to replace a gas or electric water heater with the same type. But the Town's permit page lists water heater installations and asks you to call to confirm. Parts of town get gas from the City of Mesa, whose customers can get a $25 gas water heater rebate.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project (SRP)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas and City of Mesa Gas (Magma service area)
- Water
- Town of Queen Creek
- Rebate worth checking
- Natural Gas Appliance Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2012 (median) · 90% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Queen Creek averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Queen Creek
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Queen Creek post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 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 Queen Creek average is shown.
What can change the price in Queen Creek?
Only replacements with an equal or lower rating are exempt. New installations are listed as needing a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Queen Creek?
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 Queen Creek 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.
Parker & Sons
Lists Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek 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.
AP Plumbing
Lists Queen Creek among the areas it serves. Based in Coolidge.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Lists Queen Creek 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.
Howard Air & Plumbing
Lists Queen Creek among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Repair
Published price: Specials page: 'FREE Service Call, 10% OFF Plumbing Repairs' plumbing special and waived diagnostics fee; no water heater install price published
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
Lists Queen Creek 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.
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix)
Lists Queen Creek among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Queen Creek 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 QUEEN CREEK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN QUEEN CREEK
What Queen Creek homes are like.
2012Median year built
3%Built before 1980
90%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
96%Single-family homes
About 58% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
62% 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 Queen Creek.
Some homes get City of Mesa gas
The City of Mesa's Magma gas system covers parts of Queen Creek. Mesa's rebate page lists Queen Creek Development Services as a permit office to call before adding gas appliances.
City of Mesa Natural Gas ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas Appliance Rebate ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Queen Creek homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Named by the Town as the natural gas provider)
- Gas: City of Mesa Gas (Magma service area) (Serves parts of Queen Creek)
Town of Queen Creek Resident Resources (Electricity, Natural Gas) ↗ · City of Mesa Natural Gas ↗
Water
Town of Queen Creek
Queen Creek Water Quality ↗ · Town of Queen Creek 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Queen Creek homes.
For Salt River Project (SRP), Southwest Gas and City of Mesa Gas (Magma service area) customers in Queen Creek. 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 gas tank water heater (at least 30 gallons) for City of Mesa gas customers.
- 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 Queen Creek.
Permits and who issues them
Queen Creek's 2021 building code changes exempt replacing an electric water heater with one of equal or lower amperage, or a gas one with equal or lower BTU/CFH rating, even with small hookup changes. Separately, the Town's 'When is a Permit Required?' page lists 'water heater installations' as needing a permit and asks you to call 480-358-3003 to confirm.
Town of Queen Creek Development Services, Building Safety ↗ · Queen Creek 2021 Building Code Amendments (10/19/2022), 7.1.4.2 Work exempt from permit ↗ · Queen Creek: When is a Permit Required? ↗
Check the installer’s license
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NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Queen Creek.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $42 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Gilbert | 9 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $150 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Apache Junction | 11 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $100 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Mesa | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric |
| Chandler | 14 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Sun Lakes | 15 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Queen Creek water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Queen Creek?
The Town's 2021 code changes exempt replacements with an equal or lower rating, but the Town's permit page lists water heater installations. Call 480-358-3003 to confirm for your job.
Queen Creek 2021 Building Code Amendments (10/19/2022), 7.1.4.2 Work exempt from permit ↗ · Queen Creek: When is a Permit Required? ↗
Who supplies gas in Queen Creek?
Parts of Queen Creek are in the City of Mesa's Magma gas area. We didn't confirm other providers.
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