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$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN POWDER SPRINGS
Powder Springs, GA Water Heater
Replacement
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POWDER SPRINGS AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Powder Springs.
Powder Springs issues its own plumbing permits. For a gas water heater it's a $10 service charge plus $5, but the $50 minimum applies. Trade contractors must post a code compliance bond. Power comes from one of three providers, gas can come from the city-owned Austell Natural Gas System, and Cobb County supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Powder Springs Community Development
- Permit fee
- A $10 service charge plus $5 for a gas water heater, with a $50 minimum for the whole permit (plumbing permit form dated 12/02/2020).
- Who gets the permit
- Each trade contractor must turn in a state license, a local business license and a code compliance bond. Owners who live in the home use the Homeowner Permit Request form, which says electrical, plumbing and HVAC work each get their own permit.
- Electric utility
- Georgia Power, Cobb EMC and GreyStone Power
- Gas utility
- Austell Natural Gas System
- Water
- Cobb County Water System (listed as the utility on the city's plumbing permit form; wholesale water from CCMWA) · Soft: about 32–35 mg/L as calcium carbonate at CCMWA's two treatment plants (2025 testing averages)
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Efficiency Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 82% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Powder Springs averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Powder Springs
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeA $10 service charge plus $5 for a gas water heater, with a $50 minimum for the whole permit (plumbing permit form dated 12/02/2020).. City of Powder Springs Community Development fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Powder Springs post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Estes Services, 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 Powder Springs average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Powder Springs?
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 Powder Springs 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.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs 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.
Estes Services
Lists Powder Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Atlanta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupons: '$250 OFF Tankless Water Heater Installation. Same-Day Installation' and 'Free Water Heater Estimates'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A company-hosted testimonial mentions satisfaction with Estes replacing a water heater as part of years of service.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
High Priority Plumbing and Services, Inc.
Lists Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs 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.
Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter)
Lists Powder Springs 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.
Also listing Powder Springs: RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Powder Springs 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 POWDER SPRINGS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN POWDER SPRINGS
What Powder Springs homes are like.
1996Median year built
15%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
78%Heat with utility gas
95%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
78% 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 Powder Springs.
Re-inspection fees
Under the 2026 fee schedule, a first re-inspection is $50, a second is $75, and each one after that is $100. Doing the work without a permit costs $100 plus double the permit fee.
City of Powder Springs Citywide Fee Schedule (adopted 4/20/2026, amended 6/01/2026, PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Powder Springs homes.
Energy
- Electric: Georgia Power
- Electric: Cobb EMC
- Electric: GreyStone Power (All three serve parts of Cobb County; check your address)
- Gas: Austell Natural Gas System (Includes Powder Springs in its service area)
Georgia PSC – Electric utilities (territory maps; Georgia Power serves 155 of 159 counties) ↗ · Cobb EMC – homepage (serves Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton and Paulding counties) ↗ · GreyStone Power – Service area (portions of eight counties) ↗ · Austell Natural Gas System – homepage (service area) ↗
Water
Cobb County Water System (listed as the utility on the city's plumbing permit form; wholesale water from CCMWA): Soft: about 32–35 mg/L as calcium carbonate at CCMWA's two treatment plants (2025 testing averages)
City of Powder Springs Plumbing Permit Application (form version 12/02/2020, PDF) ↗ · Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority – Annual Water Quality Information (2025 testing) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Powder Springs homes.
For Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power and Austell Natural Gas System customers in Powder Springs. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Efficiency Incentive ↗ActiveUp to $500 toward qualifying efficiency upgrades, including a water heater replacement.
- Gas-to-electric water heater rebate ↗Active$200–$400 for switching from gas to electric, or up to $500 when switching from propane.
- Home Energy Improvement Program – Heat Pump Water Heater ↗ActiveUp to $800 back on a heat pump water heater; up to $500 for a combination heat pump water/space heating system and up to $250 for a solar water heater.
- 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 Powder Springs.
Permits and who issues them
Powder Springs says you need a permit for all new structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work. Its plumbing permit form lists a gas water heater as its own line.
Yes. Along with a state license, trade contractors need a local business license and a code compliance bond.
City of Powder Springs Community Development ↗ · City of Powder Springs – Building Permits ↗ · City of Powder Springs Plumbing Permit Application (form version 12/02/2020, PDF) ↗ · City of Powder Springs Homeowner Permit Request (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 Powder Springs.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithia Springs | 6 mi | Required (county) | $2.25 | GreyStone Power, Georgia Power |
| Mableton | 7 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC |
| Douglasville | 9 mi | Required | — | Georgia Power, GreyStone Power |
| Smyrna | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Cobb EMC |
| Dallas | 10 mi | Check with city | $5 | GreyStone Power, Georgia Power |
| Marietta | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $50) | Marietta Power and Water (city-owned), Georgia Power or Cobb EMC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Powder Springs water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Powder Springs?
The gas water heater line is $5 plus a $10 service charge. That comes in under the form's $50 minimum, so you pay the minimum.
City of Powder Springs Plumbing Permit Application (form version 12/02/2020, PDF) ↗
What does my contractor need to have?
A state license, a local business license and a code compliance bond.
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