Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SUN LAKES
Sun Lakes Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Sun Lakes.
You don't need a permit to replace an existing water heater in Sun Lakes if it's installed to the manufacturer's specifications. Sun Lakes is unincorporated Maricopa County. You can still ask the County for an optional permit and inspection.
Sun Lakes is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a qualifying same-type replacement
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project (SRP)
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Rebate worth checking
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate (Through April 30, 2027)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 88% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Sun Lakes averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Sun Lakes
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Sun Lakes post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, Plumbing Masters, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Sun Lakes average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Sun Lakes?
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 Sun Lakes 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.
Plumbing Masters
Lists Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes 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.
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Lists Sun Lakes 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.
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix)
Lists Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes 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 SUN LAKES
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SUN LAKES
What Sun Lakes homes are like.
1991Median year built
17%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
34%Heat with utility gas
87%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 Sun Lakes.
Optional County inspection
You don't have to get a permit, but Maricopa County will issue one if you want it to inspect your water heater replacement.
Maricopa County Planning & Development: Construction Permit Information ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Sun Lakes homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (SRP) (APS's Metro Phoenix map shows Sun Lakes outside APS's area. Maricopa County says SRP or APS serves unincorporated areas, depending on location.)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Southwest Gas serves central Arizona; we didn't confirm service at Sun Lakes addresses)
APS Metro Phoenix service territory map (dated 9/17/2013) ↗ · Maricopa County: Electrical, Sewer & Water Service (SRP or APS depending on location) ↗ · Southwest Gas territory map (Mar 2022) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Sun Lakes homes.
For Salt River Project (SRP) and Southwest Gas customers in Sun Lakes. 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 Sun Lakes.
Permits and who issues them
Because Sun Lakes is unincorporated, Maricopa County Planning & Development is the permit office. The County says you no longer need a permit to replace an existing water heater if the work follows the manufacturer's specifications. If you want a County inspection, you can still apply; staff process these permits in 1-2 business days.
Maricopa County Planning & Development ↗ · Maricopa County Planning & Development: Construction Permit Information ↗ · Maricopa County Local Additions & Addenda (Ch. 2, Permits) ↗
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 Sun Lakes.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Gilbert | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $150 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Tempe | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Maricopa | 14 mi | Required | $56 | Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) |
| Queen Creek | 15 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Mesa | 16 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), City of Mesa Electric |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sun Lakes water heater questions.
Who handles building permits in Sun Lakes?
Maricopa County Planning & Development, because Sun Lakes is unincorporated.
Maricopa County Planning & Development: Construction Permit Information ↗
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater?
No, as long as the work follows the manufacturer's specifications, according to Maricopa County. You can get an optional permit if you want an inspection.
Maricopa County Planning & Development: Construction Permit Information ↗ · Maricopa County Local Additions & Addenda (Ch. 2, Permits) ↗
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