Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ACWORTH
Acworth Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Acworth.
Yes, Acworth requires a permit to replace a water heater; the city says all plumbing work needs one. The FY2027 fee schedule lists a $50 water heater replacement fee. Most homes get power from Acworth Power, which the city owns.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Acworth Building Services
- Permit fee
- $50. The fee is called 'Water Heater Replacement' on the residential building inspections page of the FY2027 Master Fee Schedule, which took effect July 1, 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- State-licensed plumbers. If it's an emergency and city offices are closed, a licensed plumber can do the repair and apply the next business day. We found no rule for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Acworth Power
- Gas utility
- Gas South (marketer)
- Rebate worth checking
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2000 (median) · 60% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Acworth averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Acworth
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50. The fee is called 'Water Heater Replacement' on the residential building inspections page of the FY2027 Master Fee Schedule, which took effect July 1, 2026.. City of Acworth Building Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Acworth post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Atlanta Star Plumbing, High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., R.S. Andrews, Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Superior Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Acworth average is shown.
What can change the price in Acworth?
Gas lines cost $5 for each appliance on the residential plumbing permit. If work starts without a permit, the penalty is 100% of the permit fee (Code Sec. 18-56(g)(2)).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Acworth?
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 →
Allatoona Plumbing
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Acworth.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Ace Hardware Home Services Atlanta (North Georgia)
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Marietta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless job, a quick replacement of a leaking heater, and a technician who explained gas and electric options.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Smyrna.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 OFF Water Heater Replacement' (mention when booking; offers cannot be combined); also $25 off for first-time customers.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, same-day response, no upsell pressure and repairs completed from parts on the truck.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer reported that a county inspector said the new water heater installation was done well.
Worth knowing The same reviewer was concerned by the inspector's implication about earlier installs; Casteel replied that a manager would review the installation history with the customer.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Discount Plumbing & Repair
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Douglasville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised on-time arrival, next-day service and fair, competitive water heater replacement quotes.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: '$250 OFF tankless water heater installation' (not valid with other offers); also '10% off up to $100' and '$150 off' general coupons.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day replacement with a leak pan, shutoff and monitor added, and a prompt, well-stocked warranty repair visit.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said the diagnosis report led their home warranty to deny a replacement; the company said the warranty required the temperature to be recorded.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a clean, well-explained water heater replacement and satisfactory tankless installations.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a spigot was disconnected during a water heater job and the company declined to fix it for free (unanswered).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Peachtree Corners.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 Off Water Heater Installation' (cannot be combined; valid normal business hours M-F; expires Oct 31, 2026).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a tankless installation that stayed on the promised timeline and technicians who reviewed the contract and water heater care.
Worth knowing BBB complainants disputed a repair that preceded a full replacement (RS Andrews refunded $453 but not a separate $600 charge; answered), a flush visit the customer said left a valve open (answered; company said it reached an agreement), and a $7,135 two-heater price (resolved with a $951 refund).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Kennesaw.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Water heater replacement 'Starting at $2,349 or as low as $29.99/month'; Atlanta installation cost ranges shown as Low $2,199 / Average $2,500 / High $3,999+ Specials page: Rheem Standard Electric Water Heater $2,399.00 installed; tankless 'Starting At... $4,999.00 Installed' or $49.99/mo; 40-gallon for $29.99/mo installed via Comfort as a Service $89.95 diagnostic fee waived with approved repair.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the BBB entries checked.
Worth knowing Complainants reported install delays, a 37-gallon heater swapped for a 50-gallon, disputed anode/maintenance coverage, and lease terms they said were not explained; Reliable asked for documentation in one case, and a lease complaint and a payoff complaint were later resolved or credited.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Superior Plumbing
Lists Acworth among the areas it serves. Based in Kennesaw.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$25 OFF — Save $25 on Water Heaters'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer disputed $89.50 dispatch and $478.68 labor charges for a valve replacement on a 2018 Superior-installed heater; Superior replied that its own parts-and-labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's 10-year warranty is parts only.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Also listing Acworth: Towne Plumber, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Acworth 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. Georgia plumbing license lookup (GOALS licensee search) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ACWORTH
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ACWORTH
What Acworth homes are like.
2000Median year built
14%Built before 1980
60%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2000. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Acworth.
Emergency repairs when the city is closed
If city offices are closed, a state-licensed plumber can make needed emergency repairs right away. The plumber must apply for the permit on the next business day.
Deposit for Acworth Power
A new Acworth Power home account needs a deposit of at least $100. Customers with a credit score of 850 or higher don't pay it.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Acworth homes.
Energy
- Electric: Acworth Power (The city's electric utility serves all of Acworth and parts of Cobb and Bartow counties)
- Gas: Gas South (marketer) (The city's homepage links to a Gas South discount for Acworth residents)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Acworth homes.
For Acworth Power and Gas South (marketer) customers in Acworth. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Georgia Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) ↗ClosedGeorgia's IRA-funded HEAR point-of-sale rebates for heat pump water heaters and other electric appliances are not accepting new applications; project submissions are paused until further notice.
- Georgia Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) ↗ActiveWhole-home efficiency rebates sized by household income (AMI) and modeled energy savings; the site says households can get up to $16,000 combined across Georgia's home energy rebate programs.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Georgia rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Acworth.
Permits and who issues them
Acworth requires permits for all electrical, plumbing and mechanical work that calls for one. Its plumbing permits cover water, sewer and gas systems. Apply on the city's Construction Permit Self-Service portal. Ask for an inspection by 3:30 p.m. and it happens the next day.
City of Acworth Building Services ↗ · Acworth – Building Services ↗ · Acworth FY2027 Master Fee Schedule (PDF, effective July 1, 2026) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Georgia plumbing license lookup (GOALS licensee search) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Georgia licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Acworth.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | 4 mi | Check with city | — | Cobb EMC |
| Cartersville | 10 mi | Check with city | $40 | Cartersville Electric System |
| Woodstock | 10 mi | Check with city | $30 | Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC |
| Marietta | 11 mi | Required | By job value (from $50) | Marietta Power and Water (city-owned), Georgia Power or Cobb EMC |
| Holly Springs | 13 mi | Check with city | $50 | Cobb EMC, Georgia Power |
| Powder Springs | 14 mi | Required | $10 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Acworth water heater questions.
How much is the permit to replace a water heater in Acworth?
$50. That's the water heater replacement fee in the FY2027 master fee schedule, in effect since July 1, 2026.
My water heater broke on a weekend. Can I get it replaced?
Yes. A state-licensed plumber can replace it as an emergency and apply for the permit the next business day.
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