Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN METHUEN
Methuen Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Methuen.
Methuen charges $50 for the plumbing permit and $30 for the gas permit on a replacement hot water heater (2022 schedule). Permits are filed on ViewPoint Cloud. National Grid supplies electricity, but gas comes from Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts, not National Grid.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Methuen Inspections Division, Plumbing & Gas Inspector
- Permit fee
- Plumbing: $50 for each hot water heater or tank. Gas: $30 for each hot water heater (fees approved by City Council August 1, 2022). Paper filings cost $30 extra.
- Who gets the permit
- In Methuen, only a Massachusetts-licensed plumber or gas fitter; homeowner plumbing and gas permits aren't allowed (248 CMR 3.05).
- Electric utility
- National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas utility
- Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas)
- Water
- City of Methuen DPW Water Division
- Typical home
- Built 1968 (median) · 72% 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 Methuen averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Methuen
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing: $50 for each hot water heater or tank. Gas: $30 for each hot water heater (fees approved by City Council August 1, 2022). Paper filings cost $30 extra.. City of Methuen Inspections Division, Plumbing & Gas Inspector fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Methuen post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Cranney Home Services, Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Methuen average is shown.
What can change the price in Methuen?
Gas tests are $30 for each home. Moving a gas meter or service is $25 plus $5 for each meter or service.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Methuen?
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 →
Caron Heating & Cooling
Lists Methuen among the areas it serves. Based in Methuen.
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Yelp reviewer praised technicians' knowledge of a less common tankless unit, a repair finished in under two hours, and a service-contract discount.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Lists Methuen 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.
Cranney Home Services
Lists Methuen 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 Methuen 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.
Simmons Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Methuen among the areas it serves. Based in Seabrook, NH.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $40 Off All Water Heater Installs. No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised professional, clean installs, a fair price, and technicians who explained repairs on less common units such as on-demand and solar heaters.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Spencer Home Services
Lists Methuen 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 Methuen 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 Methuen 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 METHUEN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN METHUEN
What Methuen homes are like.
1968Median year built
64%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
62%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Methuen.
Online is cheaper than paper
Methuen takes permits on ViewPoint Cloud and charges $30 for a paper application. Under the 2022 fee schedule, work done without a permit costs 300% of the permit fee.
Methuen Inspections Division Fees (Aug. 2022) ↗ · Methuen ViewPoint Cloud portal ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Methuen homes.
Energy
- Electric: National Grid (Massachusetts Electric)
- Gas: Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas)
Water
City of Methuen DPW Water Division
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Methuen homes.
For National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas) customers in Methuen. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Methuen.
Permits and who issues them
Methuen's Plumbing & Gas Inspector issues plumbing permits and gas piping and appliance permits under the state codes, with separate fees for replacing a hot water heater. Apply and pay on the city's ViewPoint Cloud online permit system.
City of Methuen Inspections Division, Plumbing & Gas Inspector ↗ · Methuen Plumbing & Gas Fees (updated August 2022) ↗ · Methuen: Plumbing & Gas ↗ · Methuen Inspections Division Fees (paper application, work without permit) ↗
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 Methuen.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 3 mi | Required | $21 | National Grid |
| Haverhill | 5 mi | Required | $20 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Lowell | 10 mi | Required | $50 | National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) |
| Wilmington | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
| Amesbury | 14 mi | Required | $80 | National Grid |
| Reading | 15 mi | Required | $50 | Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Methuen water heater questions.
What are Methuen's water heater permit fees?
$50 for the plumbing permit and $30 for the gas permit for each water heater, under fees approved August 1, 2022.
Who supplies natural gas in Methuen?
Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (the former Columbia Gas area), according to the state DPU gas table.
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