Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN APPLE VALLEY
Apple Valley Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Apple Valley.
Yes, Apple Valley requires a permit to replace a water heater. The 2026 fee schedule sets it at a flat $87.41 for gas, electric or tankless units. Dakota Electric supplies power, CenterPoint Energy supplies gas, and the city supplies well water. That water is very hard, about 24 grains per gallon, and the city does not soften it.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Apple Valley Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $87.41 for a gas, electric or tankless water heater (2026 Fee Schedule), plus the state surcharge.
- Who gets the permit
- The city follows Minnesota DLI rules on who must be licensed. Its FAQ doesn't say what homeowners may do themselves.
- Electric utility
- Dakota Electric Association
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Apple Valley Public Works Utilities (up to 14 wells, Jordan and Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifers) · About 24 grains per gallon before and after treatment; the plant removes iron and manganese but does not soften (city Drinking Water System page, updated March 2024)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 73% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Apple Valley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Apple Valley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$87.41 for a gas, electric or tankless water heater (2026 Fee Schedule), plus the state surcharge.. City of Apple Valley Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Apple Valley post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, Genz-Ryan, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.), MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Apple Valley average is shown.
What can change the price in Apple Valley?
Gas line work on an existing home is covered by the $87.41 existing-home mechanical permit. Other home plumbing is $16.50 a fixture, with a $87.41 minimum. If you work without a permit, the city charges an investigation fee of $87.41 an hour, capped at the permit fee. Re-inspections cost $44.35 the first time and $88.70 after that.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Apple Valley?
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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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.
Genz-Ryan
Lists Apple Valley among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons page (expires 10/31/26): 'Same-Day Water Heater Installation — Guaranteed' or $150/day compensation (eligible replacements); 'Buy a Water Heater, Get a Free Water Softener'; $26 Water Heater Flush & Fill + water quality test; water heater financing 'as low as $3/Day'; $99 off any plumbing repairs —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A testimonial on the company's site praised a technician who replaced a badly corroded water heater and softener and stayed late so the family would not be without water.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers and complainants alleged a water heater install that failed inspection with three missed return visits, the wrong water heater type delivered, high replacement pricing and a 24-hour guarantee that excluded water heaters; Genz-Ryan resolved the wrong-heater complaint, reached a confidential settlement on the pricing and membership complaint, and said the other plan covered only heating and cooling.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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.
Ryan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Apple Valley among the areas it serves. Based in Minneapolis & Saint Paul, MN (site gives phone numbers for both areas; no street address shown).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Water Heaters Now
Lists Apple Valley among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Apple Valley 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 APPLE VALLEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN APPLE VALLEY
What Apple Valley homes are like.
1990Median year built
30%Built before 1980
73%Owner-occupied
82%Heat with utility gas
78%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
82% 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 Apple Valley.
Very hard water the city doesn't soften
Apple Valley's water is about 24 grains per gallon hard. The treatment plant takes out iron and manganese but not the hardness. The city says a smelly-sock odor can come from a corroded anode rod in the water heater, and the rod can be replaced.
Water softeners and low water pressure
The city says most low-pressure complaints come from water softeners slowing the flow. To check, put the softener in bypass.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Apple Valley homes.
Energy
- Electric: Dakota Electric Association (the only power company listed on the city's franchise fee page)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Apple Valley Public Works Utilities (up to 14 wells, Jordan and Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifers): About 24 grains per gallon before and after treatment; the plant removes iron and manganese but does not soften (city Drinking Water System page, updated March 2024)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Apple Valley homes.
For Dakota Electric Association and CenterPoint Energy customers in Apple Valley. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat pump water heater rebate ↗ActiveA $500 check for buying and installing an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- 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 Apple Valley.
Permits and who issues them
Apple Valley lists water heater and water softener work as home jobs that usually need a permit. Its 2026 fee schedule has one flat water heater plumbing fee for gas, electric and tankless units. You apply online (ePermits), and the permit comes with a list of the inspections you need. Building Inspections: 952-953-2588.
We found no separate city contractor license. The city points to Minnesota DLI contractor licensing.
City of Apple Valley Building Inspections ↗ · Apple Valley FAQ: When am I required to obtain a building permit? ↗ · Apple Valley FAQ: Who must be licensed? ↗ · Apple Valley: Permit Fee ↗ · Apple Valley 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗
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 Apple Valley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | 4 mi | Required | $82 | Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Eagan | 5 mi | Required | $75, | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Lakeville | 5 mi | Required | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Farmington | 6 mi | Required | $80 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Rosemount | 6 mi | Check with city | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Bloomington | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $65) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Apple Valley water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Apple Valley?
$87.41 for a gas, electric or tankless water heater (2026 Fee Schedule), plus the state surcharge.
How hard is the water in Apple Valley?
About 24 grains per gallon. The city removes iron and manganese but doesn't soften the water.
Can I get a rebate on a heat pump water heater?
Yes, if you're a Dakota Electric member: $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater bought on or after January 1, 2026.
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