Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COON RAPIDS
Coon Rapids Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Coon Rapids.
Yes, Coon Rapids requires a permit to replace a water heater. On the 2026 fee schedule it's a flat $62 plus a $1 state surcharge. Through December 31, 2026, the city's Green Homes program adds up to $250 on top of a utility rebate for an efficient water heater put in with a permit. Power comes from Xcel Energy or Connexus Energy depending on your address, gas from CenterPoint, and city water is 16-18 grains hard.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Coon Rapids Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing permit for one item in one trip (such as a water heater or softener): $62 + $1 state surcharge (2026 fee schedule, Ordinance 2333 / Resolution 25-119).
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing application lets the owner who lives in the home or a contractor apply. A contractor must give their state plumbing contractor license number.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Connexus Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Coon Rapids Utilities Division (24 wells, east and west iron/manganese treatment plants) · 16-18 grains per gallon (city water system page and utilities FAQ, current page)
- Rebate worth checking
- Green Homes Energy Efficiency Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 75% 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 Coon Rapids averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Coon Rapids
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing permit for one item in one trip (such as a water heater or softener): $62 + $1 state surcharge (2026 fee schedule, Ordinance 2333 / Resolution 25-119).. City of Coon Rapids Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Coon Rapids 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, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Coon Rapids average is shown.
What can change the price in Coon Rapids?
A gas-only pipe permit has a $62 + $1 minimum. A mechanical permit for one item in one trip is also $62 + $1. If plans need review, a 35% plan review fee may apply.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Coon Rapids?
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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids 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.
TJK Plumbing Inc
Lists Coon Rapids 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.
Modern Plumbing & Heating
Lists Coon Rapids among the areas it serves. Based in Brooklyn Park.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Plumb Right
Lists Coon Rapids 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.
Ryan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Coon Rapids 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.
Also listing Coon Rapids: Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Coon Rapids 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 COON RAPIDS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN COON RAPIDS
What Coon Rapids homes are like.
1983Median year built
43%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
82%Heat with utility gas
79%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. 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 Coon Rapids.
The city rebate needs a permit
For the Green Homes rebate, the water heater job must have a city permit and pass inspection. So the $63 permit is what unlocks the city's match of up to $250.
Hard well water
City plants remove iron and manganese. In summer, some wells pump straight into the system. The city lists hardness at 16-18 grains.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Coon Rapids homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (serves part of Coon Rapids)
- Electric: Connexus Energy (serves the rest of the city)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Coon Rapids Utilities Division (24 wells, east and west iron/manganese treatment plants): 16-18 grains per gallon (city water system page and utilities FAQ, current page)
Coon Rapids City Water System ↗ · Coon Rapids Utilities FAQ ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Coon Rapids homes.
For Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Coon Rapids. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Green Homes Energy Efficiency Rebate ↗ActiveThe city matches up to $250 for an appliance upgrade, such as an energy-efficient water heater, after you get a rebate from Xcel, Connexus or CenterPoint.
- Half-price Home Energy Squad visits ↗ActiveThe city pays half the cost of a Home Energy Squad visit ($35 Energy Saver, $50 Energy Planner with code COONRAPIDS50).
- Connexus Energy heat pump water heater rebate ↗ActiveConnexus members get $100 for each ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (EF 2.0+).
- 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 Coon Rapids.
Permits and who issues them
Coon Rapids lists water heaters as projects that need a permit. Apply online in BS&A Online, or send the plumbing PDF application by email, by mail or in person to Building Inspections, 11155 Robinson Drive. The plumbing application asks if the heater is tank or tankless.
The city says only sign contractors need a city license. Plumbers put their state license number on the application.
City of Coon Rapids Building Inspections ↗ · Coon Rapids 2026 Fee Schedule ↗ · Coon Rapids: Building Permits - Residential ↗ · Coon Rapids: When do I need a permit? ↗ · Coon Rapids Plumbing Permit Application ↗
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 Coon Rapids.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlin | 4 mi | Check with city | — | Connexus Energy, City of Anoka Electric |
| Anoka | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
| Brooklyn Park | 5 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Blaine | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Andover | 5 mi | Required | $71 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Fridley | 7 mi | Check with city | — | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Coon Rapids water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Coon Rapids?
$62 plus a $1 state surcharge for a home plumbing permit covering one item in one trip, on the 2026 fee schedule.
Does Coon Rapids have a water heater rebate?
Yes. Once you get a utility rebate, the city matches up to $250 for an energy-efficient appliance like a water heater, as long as the work had a permit and passed inspection. Apply by December 31, 2026, while money lasts.
Can I apply for the permit online?
Yes, in BS&A Online. You can also use a PDF application.
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