Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SAHUARITA
Sahuarita Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Sahuarita.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Sahuarita. Homeowners can get a same-type EZ Permit for $120, and certified contractors can use the regional $22.50 EzPermitting option. Most homes are on TEP and some on Trico. Water comes from one of seven private or co-op companies.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Sahuarita Community Development, Building Safety
- Permit fee
- EZ Permit (homeowner, same-type replacement): $120 ($80 plan check + $40 intake), from the June 2025 checklist. Certified contractors using EzPermitting pay $22.50. We didn't find the standard Accela permit fee.
- Who gets the permit
- The EZ Permit is only for homeowners/residents. Contractors apply on Accela with their license number and a Sahuarita business license, or, if certified, use the regional ACT/EzPermitting program.
- Electric utility
- Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and Trico Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- The Town provides no water. Seven providers serve Sahuarita; by 2020 housing units in mapped areas the largest are Sahuarita Water Company (about 39%), Quail Creek Water (about 20%), Farmers Water (about 15%), Community Water Co. of Green Valley (about 15%) and Las Quintas Serenas (about 7%) · Community Water Co. of Green Valley customers: about 4.4 to 8.1 grains per gallon (2025 report). Not found for the other companies.
- Rebate worth checking
- Trico Energy Efficiency Loan Program (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 81% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Sahuarita averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Sahuarita
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeEZ Permit (homeowner, same-type replacement): $120 ($80 plan check + $40 intake), from the June 2025 checklist. Certified contractors using EzPermitting pay $22.50. We didn't find the standard Accela permit fee.. Town of Sahuarita Community Development, Building Safety fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita average is shown.
What can change the price in Sahuarita?
For installs that aren't same-type replacements, the Town's HVAC & water heater checklist asks for BTUs, floor and site plans, equipment specs and wire/conduit sizes.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Sahuarita?
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 Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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.
Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric
Lists Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita 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.
Order: companies based in Sahuarita 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 SAHUARITA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SAHUARITA
What Sahuarita homes are like.
2006Median year built
4%Built before 1980
81%Owner-occupied
65%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
About 28% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
65% 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 Sahuarita.
The homeowner EZ Permit may not last
The Town started EZ Permit as a pilot of about nine months; the June 2025 water heater checklist sets the fee at $120. Make sure it's still offered before you apply.
Sahuarita: Building Permit (EZ Permit) ↗ · Sahuarita: EZ Permit – Water Heater Like for Like checklist (June 2025) ↗
Your water company depends on your street
Seven companies supply water in Sahuarita, and the Town runs none of them. Hardness and water quality reports depend on the company on your bill.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Sahuarita homes.
Energy
- Electric: Tucson Electric Power (TEP) (About 86% of homes (2020 housing units) on Pima County's electric map)
- Electric: Trico Electric Cooperative (About 12% of homes; Trico's District 4 is Sahuarita)
- Gas: Southwest Gas
Pima County GIS: Electric Company Service Areas layer ↗ · Pima County GIS: Census Designated Places 2020 / Census Blocks 2020 ↗ · Trico Electric Cooperative: Board of Directors (districts) ↗ · Pima County: Electric Utility Companies ↗
Water
The Town provides no water. Seven providers serve Sahuarita; by 2020 housing units in mapped areas the largest are Sahuarita Water Company (about 39%), Quail Creek Water (about 20%), Farmers Water (about 15%), Community Water Co. of Green Valley (about 15%) and Las Quintas Serenas (about 7%): Community Water Co. of Green Valley customers: about 4.4 to 8.1 grains per gallon (2025 report). Not found for the other companies.
Sahuarita: Water Information ↗ · Pima County GIS: Water Provider Service Areas Except Tucson Water ↗ · Community Water Company of Green Valley: 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Sahuarita homes.
For Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Trico Electric Cooperative and Southwest Gas customers in Sahuarita. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Trico Energy Efficiency Loan Program ↗ActiveTrico members who qualify can pay for projects through low-interest loans on their bill.
- 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 Sahuarita.
Permits and who issues them
Sahuarita issues permits for water heater replacements. For a same-type heater, homeowners can use the EZ Permit: email buildapps@sahuaritaaz.gov or use the online form, with details of the old and new heater, a spec sheet and a simple site plan. Everyone else applies on the Town's Accela portal. Book the inspection after the work and keep a printed permit on site.
Every business working in Sahuarita needs a Town business license, which is free right now.
Town of Sahuarita Community Development, Building Safety ↗ · Sahuarita: Building Permit (EZ Permit) ↗ · Sahuarita: EZ Permit – Water Heater Like for Like checklist (June 2025) ↗ · Sahuarita: HVAC & Water Heater Submittal Checklist (Nov 2024) ↗ · EzPermitting: Contractor Info ↗ · Alliance of Construction Trades (ACT) ↗
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 Sahuarita.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 16 mi | Required | $118.51 | Tucson Electric Power (TEP) |
| Casas Adobes | 28 mi | Required (county) | $69 | Tucson Electric Power (TEP) |
| Oro Valley | 34 mi | Required | $35.80 | Tucson Electric Power (TEP) |
| Marana | 38 mi | Required | — | Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Trico Electric Cooperative |
| Eloy | 67 mi | Required | $50 | APS, Electrical District No. 4 (ED4) |
| Coolidge | 76 mi | Required | $22 | APS, Electrical District No. 2 (ED2), San Carlos Irrigation Project (BIA), Hohokam |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sahuarita water heater questions.
Can I get my own water heater permit in Sahuarita?
Yes. Homeowners can use the EZ Permit for a same-type water heater; the June 2025 checklist lists a $120 fee.
Sahuarita: EZ Permit – Water Heater Like for Like checklist (June 2025) ↗ · Sahuarita: Building Permit (EZ Permit) ↗
Who supplies my electricity?
Most Sahuarita homes are in TEP's area. About one in eight is on Trico Electric Cooperative.
Pima County GIS: Electric Company Service Areas layer ↗ · Trico Electric Cooperative: Board of Directors (districts) ↗
Does the Town supply my water?
No. Seven separate water companies serve Sahuarita.
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