Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ANDOVER
Andover Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Andover.
A water heater plumbing permit in Andover is a flat $71 in 2026, surcharge included, and homeowners can pull permits for their own work. Connexus Energy is the main electric provider, and CenterPoint Energy supplies gas. City water has iron and manganese taken out but still averages 13 grains of hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Andover Building Department
- Permit fee
- $71.00 for a water heater or softener, which includes the $1 state surcharge (Permit Fees 2026, revised 2/2/2026).
- Who gets the permit
- A homeowner doing their own work or a Minnesota-licensed contractor can get the permit and do the work. The city says it's usually better for homeowners when the licensed contractor pulls the permit.
- Electric utility
- Connexus Energy and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Andover (wells treated for iron and manganese at the Crosstown Blvd plant); homes outside the city system use private wells · Average 13 grains per gallon (about 220 mg/L) per the city Water Department page; the page gives no report year.
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 94% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Andover averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Andover
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$71.00 for a water heater or softener, which includes the $1 state surcharge (Permit Fees 2026, revised 2/2/2026).. City of Andover Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Andover post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.), MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Andover average is shown.
What can change the price in Andover?
Gas piping that isn't tied to a fixture needs its own $96 mechanical permit (or $15 per gas opening, if that's more). Repairing or replacing existing home mechanical equipment is $90 per fixture plus surcharge. The city also issues electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Andover?
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 →
Air Mechanical
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in 16411 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised knowledgeable plumbers who explained water heater condition and options, and a repair that avoided a full replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one Yelp reviewer said technicians consistently try to upsell extras, though without pressure.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Aquarius Home Services
Lists Andover among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Current offers (expire September 30, 2026): $400 off tank model water heaters (includes basic installation); $1000 off tankless water heaters (includes basic installation); $149 water heater flush & inspection (excludes tankless); $59 water heater & sump pump safety check —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast replacements (including same-day installs), technicians who offered repair-or-replace options without pressure, and clear explanations.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a plumber found water-pressure problems that should have been caught when their water heater was replaced, which led to an unexpected higher expense; no BBB complaints about water heater work were visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in Saint Paul.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater repair: '$99 diagnostic fee (waived if repair is completed)' — offers page also lists '$100 OFF Plumbing Services' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a quick replacement after their water heater failed, knowledgeable staff and 0% financing.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged high water heater replacement prices (one said $4,391 for a 50-gallon unit after discounts), pressure to add a paid membership to get a discount, a delayed invoice, and one said a technician did not address gas leaks found near a water heater; no company responses were shown on these reviews.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dean's Home Services
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in Maple Grove.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Specials (expire 09/30/26): 'Purchase a new water heater and we'll buy back your old one for up to $650'; '$30 Water Heater Flush' (with free water quality test); 'Up to $1,000 Off Water Softener & Water Heater'; '30% Off Water Softener with Water Heater Install'; '$100 OFF PLUMBING Repair or Install' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater appointments and installations, clear explanations, help with financing and a strong warranty.
Worth knowing In BBB complaints, one landlord said Dean's replaced a 20-year-old water heater (about $1,800) when the real problem was a utility-locked gas meter, and another said a new water heater installed without a relay kept their boiler running; Dean's responded to both, citing the heater's age and saying it fixed the boiler controls and offered a hotel stay (both listed as Answered).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in St. Paul, MN (street address not shown on pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater repair diagnostic $99 (repair page); water heater pages show 'Financing as low as $138/mo' and a '$700 off' banner whose offer details were not shown in page text — ;
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water-heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked; one complainant said earlier experiences with McQuillan had been good.
Worth knowing BBB complainants and reviewers alleged unexplained membership and warranty charges, no choice of water heater model, very high quotes and slow warranty-part follow-up; McQuillan defended its pricing in one review response, and both complaints are listed as Resolved.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
MSP Plumbing Heating Air
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in 2415 Ventura Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation: $2,000 starting price; $3,000 average/most common; $4,000+ higher end. Tankless installation: $6,000 starting; $8,000 average; $10,000+ higher end. Trip fee $88. Coupons: $125 off tank install, $300 off tankless install, $49 water heater drain & flush — ; ;
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast same-day and weekend replacements, online booking, and technicians who explained options and checked gas supply for a larger heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one reviewer described the company as a little spendy.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in 5720 International Parkway, New Hope, MN 55428 (Twin Cities location; also a Rochester, MN location).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: water heater tune & flush only $29; $500 off tankless water heater; free plumbing service call with repair ($89 value) —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater replacements, quick responses to leaks, a careful warranty diagnosis, and a technician who avoided an unnecessary replacement.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged very high water heater quotes (cheapest $6,300 in one case), a salesperson rather than a plumber sent to an urgent leak, and pressure to replace water heaters during unrelated visits; the company replied to several reviews saying it would review the feedback with its team.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick, often same-day water heater replacements, clean work, and technicians who laid out repair and replacement options without being pushy.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Plumb Right
Lists Andover among the areas it serves. Based in Brooklyn Park.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Coupons page: $100 off water heater installation/replacement; $100 off tankless water heater installation/replacement; $50 off water heater repair; $50 off tankless repair (not valid for trip charge or diagnostic fee; page headed 2025, no expiration shown) —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Andover 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. Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ANDOVER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ANDOVER
What Andover homes are like.
1994Median year built
23%Built before 1980
94%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
97%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
89% 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 Andover.
Iron and manganese in untreated wells
Andover's plant takes out iron and manganese but doesn't soften the water. When demand peaks, untreated wells may run and put iron and manganese back into parts of the system. That can stain water heaters or leave sediment in them.
Private wells
Andover's Building Department sends well owners to the Minnesota Department of Health Well Owner's Handbook. If you're on a private well, your water won't match the city system's.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Andover homes.
Energy
- Electric: Connexus Energy (Main provider, according to city documents)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (some areas)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Holds the city's gas franchise)
Andover City Code Title 15 - Franchises ↗ · Fields of Andover Final AUAR (2026) ↗
Water
City of Andover (wells treated for iron and manganese at the Crosstown Blvd plant); homes outside the city system use private wells: Average 13 grains per gallon (about 220 mg/L) per the city Water Department page; the page gives no report year.
Andover Water Department ↗ · Andover 2024 Drinking Water Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Andover homes.
For Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Andover. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$100 bill credit per ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rated EF 2.0 or higher, one per member account.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) ↗Active$400 for an eligible electric heat pump water heater, or $500 for a smart heat pump water heater.
- Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota gas) ↗Active$75 for a standard gas tank water heater at 0.64 UEF (medium draw) or 0.68 UEF (high draw); $250 for a gas tankless water heater at 0.87 UEF or higher.
- Residential Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota) ↗ActiveReplacement rebates: $250 for a gas tank of 55 gallons or less (0.64 UEF medium draw or 0.68 UEF high draw), $500 for a gas tankless at 0.87 UEF or higher, $1,000 for a combination tankless plus air handler unit, and $200 for an indirect storage tank.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Andover.
Permits and who issues them
Andover requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater or water softener. You can apply and pay online for flat-fee permits like this, or turn in the application at City Hall (1685 Crosstown Blvd NW) or by email. Home permits are usually approved the same day or within 1–2 days.
Andover requires a city Mechanical Contractors License ($50 on the 2026 fee list). Plumbers just need their state license.
City of Andover Building Department ↗ · Andover Permit Requirements ↗ · Andover Permit Fees 2026 (revised 2/2/2026) ↗ · Andover Mechanical Contractor Licensing ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Minnesota licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Andover.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
| Coon Rapids | 5 mi | Required | $62 | Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy |
| Ramsey | 6 mi | Check with city | $101 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
| Champlin | 6 mi | Check with city | — | Connexus Energy, City of Anoka Electric |
| Ham Lake | 7 mi | Required | $10 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Blaine | 9 mi | Required | $75 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Andover water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Andover?
$71, including the state surcharge, on the 2026 permit fee list.
Can I replace my own water heater in Andover?
Yes. The city says a homeowner doing their own work or a licensed contractor can get the permit and do the work. You still need a plumbing permit.
Can I get a rebate for a heat pump water heater?
Connexus Energy members can get $100 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (EF 2.0+) through December 31, 2026.
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