Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BROOKLYN PARK
Brooklyn Park Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Brooklyn Park.
Yes, Brooklyn Park requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater. Licensed contractors can get one instantly online when they swap in the same type of heater; switching to tankless needs a full application. Power comes from Xcel Energy and gas from CenterPoint Energy. The city's water is very hard, about 34-38 grains per gallon by its own estimate.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Brooklyn Park Building Inspections Division
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor (with a plumbing contractor license from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and a Master Plumber on record). A homeowner who lives in the home (homestead) can also get the permit and do the work.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Brooklyn Park · About 34-38 grains per gallon (city FAQ, undated); the city treats water to remove iron and manganese but does not describe softening it
- Rebate worth checking
- Efficient Water Softener Program (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1980 (median) · 70% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Brooklyn Park averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Brooklyn Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Brooklyn Park post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Plumb Right, Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, 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 Brooklyn Park average is shown.
What can change the price in Brooklyn Park?
Tankless water heaters, and any replacement done with other work, can't use the instant permit; they go through the Electronic Permit Application. For gas pipe work, the plumber needs a Mechanical Contractor Bond on file with DLI.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Brooklyn Park?
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 →
Plumb Right
Lists Brooklyn Park 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.
Air Mechanical
Lists Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Greater Minneapolis
Lists Brooklyn Park among the areas it serves. Based in Ramsey.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater replacement, quick diagnosis of water heater problems, and technicians who explained maintenance.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said the lowest of three water heater replacement estimates they got from the company was $2,800 more than another reputable plumber's quote; no company response was shown.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park 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.
TJK Plumbing Inc
Lists Brooklyn Park among the areas it serves. Based in Maple Grove.
- Tank
- Emergency service
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.
Also listing Brooklyn Park: Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Brooklyn Park 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 BROOKLYN PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BROOKLYN PARK
What Brooklyn Park homes are like.
1980Median year built
51%Built before 1980
70%Owner-occupied
75%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 51% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
75% 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 Brooklyn Park.
Very hard water
The city calls its water some of the hardest in the state, at about 34-38 grains per gallon, and suggests a home water softener. Hard water leaves scale inside tank heaters and the heat exchangers of tankless units.
Instant permits are only for same-type replacements
You can use the instant permit to replace a home water heater with the same type. Tankless units and jobs with extra work need the full online application. The city says permit fees went up on January 1, 2026.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Brooklyn Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Brooklyn Park: About 34-38 grains per gallon (city FAQ, undated); the city treats water to remove iron and manganese but does not describe softening it
Brooklyn Park: Drinking Water (FAQ and 2025 Drinking Water Report link) ↗ · Brooklyn Park 2025 Drinking Water Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Brooklyn Park homes.
For Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Brooklyn Park. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Efficient Water Softener Program ↗Active$100 back when you buy and install a demand-initiated water softener.
- 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 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Brooklyn Park.
Permits and who issues them
The city says the Minnesota Plumbing Code requires a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater. Licensed contractors can get an instant permit in the city's eSuite portal for a same-type home water heater replacement. Tankless heaters, or a replacement done along with other work, go through the Electronic Permit Application (IDT Plans). Inspections are required, and the permit card must be posted at the job site.
Before using the online portal, home building, plumbing and mechanical contractors must have a current contractor license on file with the City of Brooklyn Park (a copy of their DLI license or mechanical bond). Plumbers who do gas pipe work need a current Mechanical Contractor Bond on file with DLI.
City of Brooklyn Park Building Inspections Division ↗ · Brooklyn Park: Plumbing Permits ↗ · Brooklyn Park Instant Permit portal (eSuite) notice ↗ · Brooklyn Park: Permit and Plan Review Fees ↗
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 Brooklyn Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center | 3 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Champlin | 5 mi | Check with city | — | Connexus Energy, City of Anoka Electric |
| Fridley | 5 mi | Check with city | — | Xcel Energy |
| Coon Rapids | 5 mi | Required | $62 | Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy |
| Crystal | 5 mi | Required | $71 | Xcel Energy |
| New Hope | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Brooklyn Park water heater questions.
Can I get a water heater permit right away in Brooklyn Park?
A licensed contractor with a license on file with the city can get an instant permit in the eSuite portal for a same-type home water heater replacement. Tankless heaters or jobs with other work go through the Electronic Permit Application.
Can I replace my own water heater in Brooklyn Park?
Yes, if you live in the home (homestead). The city says you can get the plumbing permit and do the work yourself. You still need the permit and the inspection.
How hard is the water in Brooklyn Park?
About 34-38 grains per gallon, the city says. It suggests a home water softener and gives a $100 rebate for demand-initiated softeners.
Brooklyn Park: Drinking Water FAQ ↗ · Brooklyn Park water rebates ↗
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