Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ERIE
Erie Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Erie.
Erie requires a permit to replace a water heater. For most jobs between $301 and $2,000 the fee is $45, plus use tax. If you own and live in the home, you can pull the permit yourself with an affidavit; contractors need a town license. Electricity comes from United Power or Xcel and gas from Xcel or Black Hills Energy, depending on your address. Erie also gives its own utility customers a $200 rebate on heat pump water heaters bought in 2026.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Erie Building Division
- Permit fee
- Mechanical permit fee for work that adds no floor space: $35 for $0-$300, $45 for $301-$2,000, and $17 for each $1,000 of job value from $2,001-$50,000 (Resolution 21-134). Use tax is added on materials, figured as 50% of the job value.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor licensed by the town, or a homeowner who owns and lives in the home and turns in a Homeowner Affidavit to do the work or run the job themselves.
- Electric utility
- United Power and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy
- Water
- Town of Erie
- Rebate worth checking
- Town of Erie Energy Efficiency Rebates 2026: Heat Pump Water Heater (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2008 (median) · 88% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Erie averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Erie
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeMechanical permit fee for work that adds no floor space: $35 for $0-$300, $45 for $301-$2,000, and $17 for each $1,000 of job value from $2,001-$50,000 (Resolution 21-134). Use tax is added on materials, figured as 50% of the job value.. Town of Erie Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Erie post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Colorado Green Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Hot Water Now!, Plumbline Services, Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Erie average is shown.
What can change the price in Erie?
The application asks whether the heater is moving and, if needed, for BTU and combustion air calculations. For gas units, inspectors check the sediment trap, combustion air and flue slope. For electric units they check the disconnect, the breaker or fuse, and wire size. Both need an expansion tank (or equal) and strapping.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Erie?
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 →
Colorado Green Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Erie among the areas it serves. Based in Erie, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: "$200 off the purchase and installation of a new water heater." —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise responsive scheduling, maintenance advice and clear explanations during tank and tankless installs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Lists Erie among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "$125 Off A Tank or Tankless Water Heater" (Expires 10/31/26; not valid with any other offer) — Water heater installation page advertises "FREE estimates for water heater installations throughout Denver" —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer said Bell fixed complications with a new water heater installation, apologized and discounted the fee.
Worth knowing One BBB complainant said a boiler fired without water after a side-arm water heater replacement.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric
Lists Erie among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: "$150.00 Off Water Heater Installation" (also a general "$50 Off Work Performed*" offer) — and
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One customer praised fast scheduling and communication after their water heater failed.
Worth knowing Another customer reported recurring water heater faults and poor follow-up.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Hot Water Now!
Lists Erie among the areas it serves. Based in Lakewood, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Homepage coupons: "MILITARY 5% DISCOUNT", "FIRST RESPONDERS 5% DISCOUNT", "TEACHERS 5% DISCOUNT". No water heater price published —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised tankless water heater exhaust-piping work and cleanup.
Worth knowing Too little water heater replacement feedback to assess installation pricing or outcomes.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise tankless diagnosis and follow-up, direct contact with the owner, and quick replacement at a reasonable price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Plumbline Services
Lists Erie among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: "$250 Off a Water Heater Installation" (promo code 250-waterheater, expires 12/29/2026; existing residential only) — Water heater page also states a "$49 service fee (we waive the service charge if you choose us to repair the issue)" and that in-home estimates are free —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised replacements of old water heaters, clear explanations of options and code-related parts, and quotes that held without add-ons.
Worth knowing In a September 2026 BBB review, a customer said a water heater installed August 21, 2026 needed four return visits for the same loss of hot water; no business reply was shown.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Canyon Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Lists Erie among the areas it serves. Based in Boulder, CO.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: "$150 OFF Water Heater Installation or Replacement" and "$250 OFF Tankless Water Heater Installation or Replacement" (also "$50 Any Service") —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Erie 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. Colorado DORA license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ERIE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ERIE
What Erie homes are like.
2008Median year built
5%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
94%Single-family homes
About 44% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
81% 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 Erie.
2024 energy code now in effect
Erie adopted the 2024 IECC with local changes and the 2026 NEC (Ordinance 12-2026). They apply to permit applications received on or after April 24, 2026.
Two electric and two gas utilities
Depending on your address, your electricity comes from United Power or Xcel and your gas from Xcel or Black Hills Energy. That decides which utility rebates you can get.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Erie homes.
Energy
- Electric: United Power
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Xcel Energy
- Gas: Black Hills Energy
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Erie homes.
For United Power, Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy customers in Erie. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Town of Erie Energy Efficiency Rebates 2026: Heat Pump Water Heater ↗Active$200 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater with an Energy Factor of at least 2.0.
- Boulder County EnergySmart Income-Qualified Rebates (2026) ↗ActiveOnly for Boulder County residents (Erie is in both Boulder and Weld counties) at or below 100% of area median income: 50% of the cost, up to $2,000 a year, including heat pump water heaters.
- United Power rebates (water heater electrification) ↗UnclearEnergySmart lists water heater electrification among United Power's rebates for its customers.
- Xcel Energy heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$750 for an Xcel customer who installs a qualifying heat pump water heater.
- Colorado heat pump tax credit ↗Active for 2026 installs$250 credit for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater installed in 2026, claimed by a state-registered contractor, who must pass at least $83 to you as an invoice discount.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Colorado rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Erie.
Permits and who issues them
Erie's list of work that needs a permit includes 'water heater installations or replacements'. Apply on the town's Self-Service Portal and give the fuel type (electric, gas or propane), efficiency, location, and whether the heater is moving. Video inspections are no longer allowed for water heaters; an inspector comes in person.
Yes. Erie requires a town contractor license: Plumbing Contractor (covers water heaters; needs state and master licenses) $100 a year; Mechanical Contractor $100 a year.
Town of Erie Building Division ↗ · Town of Erie: Does my project require a permit? ↗ · Town of Erie: Appliance/Mechanical System Installation ↗ · Town of Erie: Fee Schedules ↗ · Town of Erie: Contractor Licensing ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Colorado DORA license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Colorado licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Erie.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy |
| Broomfield | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | United Power, Xcel Energy |
| Gunbarrel | 7 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $38.95) | Xcel Energy |
| Louisville | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $28) | Xcel Energy |
| Northglenn | 9 mi | Required | By job value (from $23.50) | Xcel Energy |
| Longmont | 9 mi | Required | $40 | Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Erie water heater questions.
Does Erie have its own rebate for heat pump water heaters?
Yes. In 2026 the town gives Town of Erie utility customers $200 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (Energy Factor 2.0 or higher), first come, first served.
Can the inspection be done by video?
No. Erie changed its policy, and water heater installs now need an in-person inspection.
What does the permit cost?
The mechanical permit fee is $35 for jobs up to $300, $45 for $301-$2,000, and $17 for each $1,000 above that (up to $50,000), plus use tax on materials.
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