Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Scottsdale.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Scottsdale. It's $63 for a non-solar heater (FY 2026-27 schedule). You or your contractor apply on the SPUR portal, and an inspection follows. City water runs about 13 to 17 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Scottsdale Planning & Development Services (One Stop Shop)
- Permit fee
- $63 for Water Heaters (except solar); $90 for solar water heaters (schedule effective July 1, 2026). The same schedule lists a Minimum Permit (one discipline) at $121.
- Who gets the permit
- The City's home improvement page says the homeowner or their hired contractor can apply.
- Electric utility
- Arizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Scottsdale Water (EPCOR serves portions of Scottsdale near Fountain Hills) · About 13-15 grains per gallon south of Indian School Rd.; 13-17 north of Indian School (2026 report)
- Rebate worth checking
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate (Through April 30, 2027)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 67% 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 Scottsdale averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Scottsdale
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$63 for Water Heaters (except solar); $90 for solar water heaters (schedule effective July 1, 2026). The same schedule lists a Minimum Permit (one discipline) at $121.. City of Scottsdale Planning & Development Services (One Stop Shop) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Scottsdale post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical, Hobaica Services, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, 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 Scottsdale average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Scottsdale?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Scottsdale 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.
Parker & Sons
Lists Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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.
Also listing Scottsdale: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Phoenix), Water Heaters Only, Inc., AP Plumbing, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Howard Air & Plumbing, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix).
Order: companies based in Scottsdale 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 SCOTTSDALE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SCOTTSDALE
What Scottsdale homes are like.
1991Median year built
29%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
31%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
66% 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 Scottsdale.
Hardness by area
Scottsdale's 2026 report gives 13-15 gpg (230-260 mg/L) south of Indian School Road, 13-17 gpg (215-285) from Indian School to Chaparral, and 13-17 gpg (230-290) north of Chaparral.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Scottsdale homes.
Energy
- Electric: Arizona Public Service (APS) (Serves most of central and north Scottsdale; APS's map shows south Scottsdale outside its area. Your provider depends on your address.)
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP) (Serves south Scottsdale (the area APS's map shows as outside APS). Your provider depends on your address.)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Named by the city as a utility company (SWG) for easements)
City of Scottsdale Utility Company Contacts for Public Utility Easements (APS, SRP, SWG) ↗ · APS Metro Phoenix service territory map (dated 9/17/2013) ↗ · Southwest Gas territory map (Mar 2022) ↗
Water
Scottsdale Water (EPCOR serves portions of Scottsdale near Fountain Hills): About 13-15 grains per gallon south of Indian School Rd.; 13-17 north of Indian School (2026 report)
Scottsdale 2026 Water Quality Report ↗ · EPCOR 2025 Chaparral Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Scottsdale homes.
For Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) and Southwest Gas customers in Scottsdale. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Scottsdale.
Permits and who issues them
Scottsdale requires a Minimum Permit (plumbing) to replace a gas or electric water heater. Apply on the Scottsdale SPUR portal. There's no plan review; you pay before it's processed, and inspections are required. If the first inspection doesn't happen within 180 days, the permit expires.
City of Scottsdale Planning & Development Services (One Stop Shop) ↗ · Scottsdale Home Improvement permits ↗ · Scottsdale Permit Fee Schedule - Miscellaneous, effective July 1, 2026 (Res. 13661) ↗
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 Scottsdale.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills | 9 mi | Required | $140 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Paradise Valley | 11 mi | Required | $145 | Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Phoenix | 15 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project, APS |
| Tempe | 21 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Mesa | 21 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric |
| Glendale | 22 mi | Required | $29.79 | APS, SRP |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Scottsdale water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Scottsdale?
Yes. The City says replacing a gas or electric water heater needs a Minimum Permit, which you apply for on Scottsdale SPUR.
How much is a Scottsdale water heater permit?
$63 for a non-solar water heater ($90 for solar), under the fee schedule effective July 1, 2026.
Scottsdale Permit Fee Schedule - Miscellaneous, effective July 1, 2026 (Res. 13661) ↗
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes. The City says the homeowner or their hired contractor can apply.
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