Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LYNNFIELD
Lynnfield Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lynnfield.
Lynnfield's June 2026 fee schedule charges $50 each for the plumbing and gas permits to replace a water heater in a home, and a gas unit needs both. Electricity comes from a town-owned utility (RMLD in Lynnfield Center), gas from National Grid, and water from one of two water districts.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Lynnfield Building Department (Gas/Plumbing Inspector)
- Permit fee
- Water heater replacement in a home: $50 each, so $50 plumbing plus $50 gas for a gas unit. Late filing fee: $50. Schedule effective June 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- State rules: a licensed plumber for the plumbing permit, a licensed gas fitter for the gas permit, and never an apprentice. Lynnfield shows no homeowner permit option.
- Electric utility
- Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) and Peabody Municipal Light Plant
- Gas utility
- National Grid
- Water
- Two districts: Lynnfield Water District (MWRA full-service member) and Lynnfield Center Water District · Lynnfield Water District customers get MWRA water, about 16 mg/L (about 1 gpg); Lynnfield Center Water District hardness not found.
- Rebate worth checking
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1964 (median) · 87% 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 Lynnfield averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lynnfield
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeWater heater replacement in a home: $50 each, so $50 plumbing plus $50 gas for a gas unit. Late filing fee: $50. Schedule effective June 2026.. Town of Lynnfield Building Department (Gas/Plumbing Inspector) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lynnfield post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lynnfield average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lynnfield?
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 →
Rich Mathews & Son Plumbing (Boston Water Heaters)
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Lynnfield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response, reasonable pricing, permits filed, venting brought to code and tidy installations.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Wakefield.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer praised a prompt next-day estimate and a technician who explained options, pricing and scheduling.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Belanger & Sons LLC
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Wilmington.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised owner Steve's fast response, next-day or same-day replacements of leaking or failing heaters, and follow-up after installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Danvers.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer: $100 Off water heater install (see offer details on site). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One Yelp reviewer (2024) praised a technician arriving within 30 minutes and courteous staff who explained everything up front on a water heater repair.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged high quotes for water heater replacement (e.g.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Greater Boston)
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Stoneham.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a free control adjustment and flat-rate flush (2026), a clear diagnosis of a leaking Bosch tankless unit (2026), and professional water heater and boiler replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged replacement quotes ($5,400 in 2019; at least $12,000 in 2024) for problems others fixed for $350 and $750, and one (Jan 2026) said National Grid found a significant gas leak at a newly installed water heater's joint the day after installation; no company responses were visible on these.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Spencer Home Services
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Peabody.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback The reviewer praised professional, responsive management and hard-working crews across projects including a hot water heater installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dry Air Systems
Lists Lynnfield among the areas it serves. Based in Newburyport.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Lynnfield 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. Massachusetts eLIPSE license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING LYNNFIELD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LYNNFIELD
What Lynnfield homes are like.
1964Median year built
73%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
54%Heat with utility gas
87%Single-family homes
About 73% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Lynnfield.
Two electric and two water providers
Lynnfield Center is in RMLD's town-owned electric territory, and MassDOT also lists Peabody Municipal Light Plant in town. Water comes from either the Lynnfield Water District, which buys MWRA water, or the separate Lynnfield Center Water District. Check your bills.
RMLD (serves Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, Lynnfield Center) ↗ · MassDOT Utility Contacts by Municipality: Lynnfield ↗ · MWRA 2025 Annual Water Quality Test Results - Full Service communities ↗
You need both permits
Lynnfield's schedule clearly says new and replacement water heaters need both a plumbing and a gas permit, at $50 each.
Lynnfield Building Department Fee Schedule 2026 (effective 6/2026) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lynnfield homes.
Energy
- Electric: Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) (Serves Lynnfield Center)
- Electric: Peabody Municipal Light Plant (MassDOT also lists PMLP (and National Grid) in Lynnfield; serves south Lynnfield)
- Gas: National Grid
RMLD (serves Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, Lynnfield Center) ↗ · MassDOT Utility Contacts by Municipality: Lynnfield ↗
Water
Two districts: Lynnfield Water District (MWRA full-service member) and Lynnfield Center Water District: Lynnfield Water District customers get MWRA water, about 16 mg/L (about 1 gpg); Lynnfield Center Water District hardness not found.
MWRA 2025 Annual Water Quality Test Results - Full Service communities ↗ · MWRA: FAQ about MWRA tap water (hardness ~16 mg/L, ~1 gpg) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lynnfield homes.
For Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), Peabody Municipal Light Plant and National Grid customers in Lynnfield. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$750 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (UEF 3.30, or 2.20 for 120-volt plug-in units), or $1,500 for a split-system model, when replacing an existing electric, propane, natural gas or oil water heater.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Massachusetts rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Lynnfield.
Permits and who issues them
Lynnfield's 2026 fee schedule says new and replacement water heaters need both a plumbing permit and a gas permit. Apply online.
We found no town contractor license in Lynnfield. Permits go to plumbers and gas fitters licensed by the state.
Town of Lynnfield Building Department (Gas/Plumbing Inspector) ↗ · Town of Lynnfield Building Department ↗ · Lynnfield Building Department Fee Schedule 2026 (effective 6/2026) ↗ · Lynnfield Online Permits ↗ · 248 CMR 3.05 Permits and Inspections (LII) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Massachusetts eLIPSE license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Massachusetts licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Lynnfield.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 2 mi | Required | $25 | Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) |
| Reading | 3 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
| Peabody | 4 mi | Required | $15 | Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) |
| Saugus | 5 mi | Required | $40 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Stoneham | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Eversource (NSTAR Electric) |
| Danvers | 5 mi | Required | $15 | Danvers Electric Division (municipal) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lynnfield water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Lynnfield?
$50 for the plumbing permit and $50 for the gas permit to replace a water heater in a home (effective June 2026).
Lynnfield Building Department Fee Schedule 2026 (effective 6/2026) ↗
Which utility serves my Lynnfield home?
RMLD serves Lynnfield Center, and MassDOT also lists Peabody Municipal Light Plant in town. Gas comes from National Grid.
RMLD (serves Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, Lynnfield Center) ↗ · MassDOT Utility Contacts by Municipality: Lynnfield ↗
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