Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SMYRNA
Smyrna Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Smyrna.
Replacing a water heater in Smyrna takes a plumbing permit of its own: a $50 minimum plus a $15 technology fee, and you can only apply online. Cobb EMC supplies electricity. All city water comes from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, which reports soft water at about 32–35 mg/L hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Smyrna Community Development – Building Division
- Permit fee
- A $50 minimum fee plus a $15 technology fee for a plumbing-only permit.
- Who gets the permit
- A state-licensed plumber, or the owner with a Homeowner Permit. The house must be the owner's legal permanent home, and the owner can't have sold or leased a home they renovated themselves in the past 24 months. The owner turns in the Homeowner Affidavit and a photo ID.
- Electric utility
- Cobb EMC
- Water
- City of Smyrna Water & Sewer (buys all its water from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority) · Soft: CCMWA's 2025 averages were 31.7 mg/L (Quarles plant) and 35.1 mg/L (Wyckoff plant) as hardness, about 2 grains per gallon
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Network energy efficiency incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 59% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 14 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 Smyrna averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Smyrna
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeA $50 minimum fee plus a $15 technology fee for a plumbing-only permit.. City of Smyrna Community Development – Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Smyrna post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Atlanta Star Plumbing, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Marietta, Estes Services, 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 Smyrna average is shown.
What can change the price in Smyrna?
If the job involves two or more licensed trades, such as plumbing plus a new electrical circuit, you need a residential building permit instead. Smyrna's permit list also covers replacing mechanical equipment.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Smyrna?
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 →
Atlanta Star Plumbing
Lists Smyrna 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.
Ace Hardware Home Services Atlanta (North Georgia)
Lists Smyrna 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Marietta
Lists Smyrna among the areas it serves. Based in Marietta.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Flat-rate pricing agreed before work begins (no specific water heater price published). Special offer: '$50 Off Any Repairs for New Clients'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer quoted on the company's site praised a punctual, professional annual tankless cleaning at a promotional price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Casteel Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
Lists Smyrna 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.
Estes Services
Lists Smyrna 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.
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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised informative service while without a functioning water heater.
Worth knowing A reviewer disputed paying $207 for a tankless visit, saying the technician then said the unit could not be repaired because parts were unavailable, despite a 'free quote' claim on the website.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
R.S. Andrews
Lists Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna: Towne Plumber, Allatoona Plumbing, Allgood Home Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), RooterPLUS!.
Order: companies based in Smyrna 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 SMYRNA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SMYRNA
What Smyrna homes are like.
1990Median year built
28%Built before 1980
59%Owner-occupied
63%Heat with utility gas
63%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
63% 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 Smyrna.
Citywide water meter replacement
Smyrna is replacing every water meter in the city, one section at a time, through late 2027. Your water may shut off briefly while your meter is swapped.
Landlords cannot use homeowner permits
Smyrna says a landlord can't work on a house they plan to rent out unless they are a Georgia-licensed contractor.
2024 codes in effect
Applications that arrive after December 31, 2025 are checked against the 2024 IPC, IRC and IFGC, with Georgia's changes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Smyrna homes.
Energy
- Electric: Cobb EMC (Cobb EMC serves parts of Cobb County; its service address finder shows whether it serves yours)
Cobb EMC – Facts and Figures (July 2026, PDF) ↗ · Cobb EMC – Service Address Finder ↗
Water
City of Smyrna Water & Sewer (buys all its water from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority): Soft: CCMWA's 2025 averages were 31.7 mg/L (Quarles plant) and 35.1 mg/L (Wyckoff plant) as hardness, about 2 grains per gallon
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority – Customers ↗ · Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority – Annual Water Quality Information (2025 testing) ↗ · Smyrna – Water and Sewer ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Smyrna homes.
For Cobb EMC customers in Smyrna. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Network energy efficiency incentive ↗ActiveCobb EMC members in single-family homes can get up to $500 in bill credit (once every five years) for qualifying upgrades, including a water heater replacement.
- 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 Smyrna.
Permits and who issues them
In Smyrna, plumbing work that isn't part of a building permit needs its own plumbing permit. Apply only on the city's OpenGov portal; in-person applications stopped in April 2022. You also schedule inspections in the portal.
Subcontractors on a building permit file an affidavit with their business license, state license and photo ID. The Community Development Department checks that every contractor is licensed.
City of Smyrna Community Development – Building Division ↗ · Smyrna OpenGov – Plumbing Permit (Standalone) ↗ · Smyrna OpenGov – Building & Trade Permits ↗ · Smyrna – Building Division ↗
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 Smyrna.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinings | 3 mi | Required (county) | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power, Marietta Power or Acworth Power |
| Mableton | 5 mi | Required | $80 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC |
| Marietta | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $50) | Marietta Power and Water (city-owned), Georgia Power or Cobb EMC |
| Atlanta | 9 mi | Required | $150 | Georgia Power |
| Lithia Springs | 9 mi | Required (county) | $2.25 | GreyStone Power, Georgia Power |
| Powder Springs | 9 mi | Required | $10 | Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, GreyStone Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Smyrna water heater questions.
Can I pull my own plumbing permit in Smyrna?
Yes, if the house is your legal permanent home and you haven't sold or leased a home you renovated yourself in the past 24 months. Turn in the Homeowner Affidavit and a photo ID.
What does the permit cost?
At least $50 for a plumbing-only permit, plus a $15 technology fee.
Does Smyrna have hard water?
No, it's soft. Smyrna buys its water from CCMWA, which averaged 31.7–35.1 mg/L hardness in 2025.
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority – Customers ↗ · Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority – Annual Water Quality Information (2025 testing) ↗
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