Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EDINA
Edina Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Edina.
Yes, Edina requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater. You apply in the LOGIS ePermits portal, the fee is based on the job's value, and plumbers must also be registered with Edina. Most homes get hard well water (17–20 grains). Edina's Climate Action Fund matches utility rebates on heat pump water heaters, but 2026 money is used up and there's a waitlist.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Edina Building Inspections Division
- Permit fee
- Based on the job's value. The ePermits fee estimator for the 'Water Heater' permit asks what the job is worth (materials plus labor, at least $200). There's no published flat fee. Paying by card adds a 3% fee.
- Who gets the permit
- If the owner doesn't live in the home, only contractors licensed by the City of Edina can get plumbing and mechanical permits. Homeowners who homestead the property can get permits for their own home.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Edina (18 wells; the small Morningside area gets Minneapolis water through Edina-maintained pipes) · About 17–20 grains per gallon (roughly 290–340 mg/L) for the main Edina system per the city's Water, Sewer & Stormwater FAQ, which recommends setting softeners to leave 3–4 grains; Morningside's Minneapolis water is lime-softened and does not need softening. The FAQ does not give a report year.
- Rebate worth checking
- Community Climate Action Fund: heat pump water heater cost share (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1971 (median) · 72% 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 Edina averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Edina
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on the job's value. The ePermits fee estimator for the 'Water Heater' permit asks what the job is worth (materials plus labor, at least $200). There's no published flat fee. Paying by card adds a 3% fee.. City of Edina Building Inspections Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price7 of the companies listed for Edina 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, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Edina average is shown.
What can change the price in Edina?
Mechanical permits cover gas pipe, venting and hot water equipment (ePermits has a separate 'Gas Piping' mechanical permit). The State of Minnesota (DLI), not the city, issues electrical permits in Edina.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Edina?
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 Edina 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 Edina 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 Edina 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 Edina 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 Edina 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 Edina 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 Edina 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 Edina 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.
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.
Plumb Right
Lists Edina 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 Edina: Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Edina 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 EDINA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN EDINA
What Edina homes are like.
1971Median year built
68%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
59%Single-family homes
About 68% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
79% 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 Edina.
Hard well water in most of Edina
Edina's main system draws from 18 deep wells. Some are treated for iron and manganese, but the water isn't softened. The city puts hardness at 17–20 grains, so softeners and scale control matter for tank and tankless heaters.
Rentals need a city-licensed plumber
When the owner doesn't live in the home, plumbing and mechanical permits go only to contractors licensed by the City of Edina, in addition to their state license.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Edina homes.
Water
City of Edina (18 wells; the small Morningside area gets Minneapolis water through Edina-maintained pipes): About 17–20 grains per gallon (roughly 290–340 mg/L) for the main Edina system per the city's Water, Sewer & Stormwater FAQ, which recommends setting softeners to leave 3–4 grains; Morningside's Minneapolis water is lime-softened and does not need softening. The FAQ does not give a report year.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Edina homes.
For Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Edina. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Community Climate Action Fund: heat pump water heater cost share ↗UnclearFor homes with 1–4 units, Edina matches 100% of the utility rebate on a heat pump water heater (150% with the environmental justice bonus).
- Discounted Home Energy Squad visit ↗ActiveEdina pays half of a Home Energy Squad visit for homes with 1–4 units ($50).
- 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 Edina.
Permits and who issues them
Edina's permit FAQ says you need a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater, and a mechanical permit covers venting for gas appliances and hot water equipment. Apply in the LOGIS ePermits portal, which has its own 'Water Heater' plumbing permit. The city tells homeowners to call 952-826-0372.
Yes. Edina has its own Plumbing, Sewer and Water Contractor Registration and a Mechanical Contractor License. It says plumbing and mechanical permits for homes the owner doesn't live in go only to city-licensed contractors.
City of Edina Building Inspections Division ↗ · Edina FAQ: When is a permit required? ↗ · Edina Building Permits & Resources ↗ · Edina ePermits fee estimator list ↗ · Edina ePermits Water Heater estimator ↗
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 Edina.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins | 3 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Richfield | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| St. Louis Park | 4 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Bloomington | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $65) | Xcel Energy |
| Minnetonka | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $77) | Xcel Energy |
| Eden Prairie | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $600) | Xcel Energy, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Edina water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Edina?
Yes. You need a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater in Edina. Apply in the city's ePermits portal.
Does Edina add to heat pump water heater rebates?
Its Climate Action Fund matches 100% of the utility rebate (150% for households that qualify) after a required energy check. But 2026 money is all spoken for, and new applicants go on a waitlist.
How hard is the water in Edina?
About 17–20 grains in the main city system. The city suggests setting your softener to leave 3–4 grains.
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