Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COVINGTON
Covington Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Covington.
Covington supplies its own electricity, natural gas and water. Its gas utility pays $300 for a tankless gas water heater, or for a gas tank heater that replaces an electric one. Trade permits come from the city's Planning and Development Department.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Covington Planning and Development Department
- Who gets the permit
- Subcontractors with a state license, using the Trade Permit affidavit. We didn't find a way for homeowners to pull one.
- Electric utility
- City of Covington electric (MEAG Power member)
- Gas utility
- City of Covington natural gas
- Water
- City of Covington Water Resources (Lake Varner and the Alcovy River)
- Rebate worth checking
- Natural gas water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 49% 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 Covington averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Covington
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Covington post water heater prices or specials on their websites: High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc., Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Covington average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Covington?
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 →
Ace Hardware Home Services Atlanta (North Georgia)
Lists Covington 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.
Garner Plumbing Services
Lists Covington among the areas it serves. Based in Winder.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised professional advice, no upselling and reasonable quotes on a new water heater installation.
Worth knowing A 2019 Yelp reviewer said a water heater install booked two weeks ahead fell through on the day.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Covington 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.
Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Covington 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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Covington among the areas it serves. Based in Norcross.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' (purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required; residential only; expires 09/30/2026).
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Covington 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 COVINGTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN COVINGTON
What Covington homes are like.
1989Median year built
39%Built before 1980
49%Owner-occupied
38%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
59% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 49% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Covington.
The city supplies power, gas and water
Covington supplies electricity (bought wholesale from MEAG Power and SEPA), natural gas and water. Rebates and service calls go through the city.
Water from Lake Varner
In 2025, 99% of Covington's water came from Lake Varner, an 820-acre reservoir. It's treated at the Cornish Creek plant.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Covington homes.
Energy
- Electric: City of Covington electric (MEAG Power member) (The city's own electric utility)
- Gas: City of Covington natural gas (The city's gas system serves Newton County and parts of south Walton County)
Water
City of Covington Water Resources (Lake Varner and the Alcovy River)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Covington homes.
For City of Covington electric (MEAG Power member) and City of Covington natural gas customers in Covington. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Natural gas water heater rebate ↗Active$300 for a natural gas tankless water heater, or $300 for a gas tank water heater that replaces an electric one.
- 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 Covington.
Permits and who issues them
Covington's Planning and Development Department reviews, permits and inspects all building work inside city limits, including plumbing. Subcontractors with a state license file a trade permit affidavit with copies of their state license, driver's license and business license.
The trade permit needs copies of the state license, driver's license and business license.
City of Covington Planning and Development Department ↗ · Covington – Planning and Development ↗ · Covington – Forms & Permit Applications ↗ · Covington Trade Permit affidavit (PDF) ↗
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 Covington.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conyers | 9 mi | Check with city | — | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC, Walton EMC |
| Monroe | 15 mi | Required | $50 | City of Monroe Utilities (municipal electric) |
| Loganville | 16 mi | Check with city | $35 | Walton EMC |
| Stonecrest | 18 mi | Required | $100 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC |
| Snellville | 20 mi | Required | $50 | Walton EMC |
| Redan | 21 mi | Required (county) | $100 | Georgia Power, Snapping Shoals EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Covington water heater questions.
Can I get a water heater rebate in Covington?
Yes. The city gas utility pays $300 for a natural gas tankless water heater. It also pays $300 for a gas tank heater that replaces an electric one.
Where does Covington's water come from?
Mostly Lake Varner (99% in 2025). The Alcovy River is a second source.
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