Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CHASKA
Chaska Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Chaska.
Yes, Chaska requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater. It costs 1.65% of the job's value, with a $71 minimum. Homeowners can get it only for a homesteaded home they live in. The city runs its own electric utility, which has a 2026 heat pump water heater rebate of $150 or $300, depending on tank size.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Chaska Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing costs 1.65% of the job's value plus the state surcharge (0.05% of value). The lowest permit fee is $71 plus surcharge (city Permits & Fees page).
- Who gets the permit
- A state-licensed plumber. A homeowner can get it for a repair or replacement only if they own and live in the home as their homesteaded main home (not rented).
- Electric utility
- Chaska Electric (City of Chaska Electric Department), Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Chaska Water & Sewer (six wells; iron and manganese treatment plant)
- Rebate worth checking
- 2026 Water Heater Heat Pump Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 Chaska averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Chaska
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing costs 1.65% of the job's value plus the state surcharge (0.05% of value). The lowest permit fee is $71 plus surcharge (city Permits & Fees page).. City of Chaska Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Chaska post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, Genz-Ryan, MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Chaska average is shown.
What can change the price in Chaska?
Mechanical work, such as gas pipe or venting, uses the same mechanical permit at 1.65% of the job's value. Each permit has a $6 technology fee. Starting work without a permit breaks city code.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Chaska?
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 Chaska 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 Chaska 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 Chaska 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 Chaska 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 Chaska 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.
MSP Plumbing Heating Air
Lists Chaska 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.
NRG Plumbing
Lists Chaska among the areas it serves. Based in Cologne, MN 55322.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised the owner's workmanship and his quick, lower-priced water heater replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains
Lists Chaska 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Chaska among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Plumb Right
Lists Chaska 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.
Also listing Chaska: Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Chaska 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 CHASKA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CHASKA
What Chaska homes are like.
1996Median year built
20%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
77%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
77% 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 Chaska.
City-owned power with its own water heater rebate
Customers of the city-owned Chaska Electric Department can get a city rebate on a heat pump water heater. Homes on MVEC or Xcel use those utilities' programs.
Well water treated for iron and manganese, not softened
Chaska has six wells, 330 to 817 feet deep. They feed a 12.6 MGD plant that filters out iron and manganese and adds chlorine and fluoride. The city's page doesn't mention softening.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Chaska homes.
Energy
- Electric: Chaska Electric (City of Chaska Electric Department) (city-owned utility that serves much of Chaska)
- Electric: Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (the city lists it as the power company in some areas)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (serves parts of Chaska, the city says)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Chaska Water & Sewer (six wells; iron and manganese treatment plant)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Chaska homes.
For Chaska Electric (City of Chaska Electric Department), Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Chaska. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 2026 Water Heater Heat Pump Rebate ↗ActiveFor Chaska Electric customers: $150 for a heat pump water heater of 55 gallons or less, or $300 for one larger than 56 gallons.
- 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 Chaska.
Permits and who issues them
Chaska requires a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater (or a water softener). Home plumbing permits that don't need plan review are filed online in the city's SmartGov portal. If it's your first time, email a Contractor Registration Form to inspections@chaskamn.gov to get access.
Contractors register with the city (Contractor Registration Form) to get a SmartGov account. Plumbers also need a state license.
City of Chaska Building Inspections ↗ · Chaska: Plumbing Permits ↗ · Chaska: Permits & Fees ↗ · Chaska: Permit FAQs ↗
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 Chaska.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanhassen | 4 mi | Required | $80 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Victoria | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Shakopee | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU), Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Eden Prairie | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $600) | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Waconia | 9 mi | Required | $20 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative |
| Prior Lake | 10 mi | Required | $74 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), Shakopee Public Utilities |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Chaska water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Chaska?
Yes. You need a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater in Chaska.
How much is the permit?
1.65% of the job's value plus a 0.05% state surcharge. The minimum is $71 plus surcharge.
Can I get a rebate on a heat pump water heater?
Chaska Electric customers can get $150 (55 gallons or less) or $300 (over 56 gallons) for a heat pump water heater with an Energy Factor of 2.0 or higher.
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