Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EDEN PRAIRIE
Eden Prairie Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Eden Prairie.
Yes, Eden Prairie requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater. You apply in LOGIS ePermits, and the fee is based on the job's value. Power comes from Xcel Energy or Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, gas from CenterPoint Energy. The city softens its water with lime to about 5 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Eden Prairie Building Inspections Division
- Permit fee
- Based on the job's value. The ePermits estimator asks what the job is worth (materials and labor, at least $600). We didn't find the dollar amounts.
- Who gets the permit
- The city says a homeowner who owns and lives in the home may do their own work, except natural gas work, but still needs a permit. So gas work needs a licensed contractor.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC)
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Eden Prairie (lime-softened) · Softened at the plant from about 400 ppm (23 grains) raw to about 90 ppm (5 grains), 2025 Drinking Water Report
- Rebate worth checking
- MVEC heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1988 (median) · 76% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Eden Prairie averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Eden Prairie
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on the job's value. The ePermits estimator asks what the job is worth (materials and labor, at least $600). We didn't find the dollar amounts.. City of Eden Prairie Building Inspections Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie average is shown.
What can change the price in Eden Prairie?
Gas pipe has its own permit type ('Gas Piping - 1 or More Openings'). Mechanical permits cover venting and other mechanical equipment. The State of Minnesota, not the city, does electrical inspections in Eden Prairie.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Eden Prairie?
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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Eden Prairie 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.
Also listing Eden Prairie: Plumb Right, Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Eden Prairie 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 EDEN PRAIRIE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN EDEN PRAIRIE
What Eden Prairie homes are like.
1988Median year built
24%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
83%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1988. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
83% 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 Eden Prairie.
City water comes softened
Eden Prairie softens its water with lime to about 5 grains (90 ppm) and says one benefit is longer-lasting water heaters. Many homes may not need their own softener.
The state does electrical inspections
The State of Minnesota handles electrical inspections in Eden Prairie. If you change the circuit for an electric water heater, the state inspector assigned to the city checks it.
Starting work without a permit
The city warns that fees may double if work starts before you have a permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Eden Prairie homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (most addresses; service areas vary)
- Electric: Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) (parts of the city)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Eden Prairie (lime-softened): Softened at the plant from about 400 ppm (23 grains) raw to about 90 ppm (5 grains), 2025 Drinking Water Report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Eden Prairie homes.
For Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) and CenterPoint Energy customers in Eden Prairie. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- MVEC heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$600 for any make or model of heat pump water heater, with no program sign-up.
- MVEC Energy Wise water heater rebate ↗Active$600 for a Marathon water heater bought from MVEC's Energy Store if you join the metered Energy Wise program for at least one year.
- 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 Eden Prairie.
Permits and who issues them
Eden Prairie says you need a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater. Permits are paperless: apply in the LOGIS ePermits portal, where 'Water Heater - Replacement' is its own plumbing permit type. Call 952-949-8341 to schedule inspections.
The city says it doesn't license or regulate businesses. State licensing (DLI) applies.
City of Eden Prairie Building Inspections Division ↗ · Eden Prairie: Building Inspections and Permits (FAQs) ↗ · Eden Prairie: Licenses and Permits ↗ · Eden Prairie ePermits estimator: Water Heater - Replacement ↗ · Eden Prairie ePermits permit list ↗
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 Eden Prairie.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanhassen | 5 mi | Required | $80 | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Shakopee | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU), Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Edina | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $200) | Xcel Energy |
| Minnetonka | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $77) | Xcel Energy |
| Hopkins | 6 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Bloomington | 7 mi | Required | By job value (from $65) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Eden Prairie water heater questions.
Can I replace my own water heater in Eden Prairie?
If you own and live in the home, the city says you can do your own work, except natural gas work, and you still need a permit. So hooking up a gas water heater takes a licensed contractor.
Do I need a water softener with a new water heater in Eden Prairie?
The plant softens city water with lime from about 400 ppm untreated to about 90 ppm (5 grains). So the water reaching your home is already fairly soft.
Are there local rebates on heat pump water heaters?
Homes on Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative can get $600 for a heat pump water heater, with no program sign-up.
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