Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FRIDLEY
Fridley Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Fridley.
In Fridley, plumbing and mechanical work on a home needs a permit, and a contractor doing gas work needs a $35 city contractor license. Power comes from Xcel Energy and gas from CenterPoint Energy. The 2025 water report puts city water at 12–17 grains per gallon, and the Fridley HRA pays half the cost of Home Energy Squad visits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Fridley Building Inspection Division
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can do their own work if they get the permits. On rental properties, a licensed contractor must get every permit.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Fridley (wells and city treatment plants, including Locke Park Water Treatment Plant) · 205–290 mg/L (12–17 grains per gallon) total hardness, per the city's 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report, which notes about half of Fridley homes use a water softener.
- Rebate worth checking
- Half-price Home Energy Squad visits (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1968 (median) · 63% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Fridley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Fridley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Fridley post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Fridley average is shown.
What can change the price in Fridley?
Gas piping and installing gas equipment fall under the city's rules for licensed gas and mechanical contractors.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Fridley?
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 Fridley 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 Fridley 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 Fridley 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 Fridley 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 Fridley 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.
MSP Plumbing Heating Air
Lists Fridley 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 Fridley 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 Fridley 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.
Water Heaters Now
Lists Fridley among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Fridley 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 FRIDLEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FRIDLEY
What Fridley homes are like.
1968Median year built
75%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
61%Single-family homes
About 75% 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 Fridley.
Sediment and flushing your water heater
The city's hydrant flushing page warns that iron, magnesium, calcium and other sediment can settle in the bottom of a water heater and make hot water look discolored or rusty.
City license for gas contractors
On top of state licensing, Fridley requires a $35 city contractor license each year for HVAC, mechanical and gas work.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Fridley homes.
Water
City of Fridley (wells and city treatment plants, including Locke Park Water Treatment Plant): 205–290 mg/L (12–17 grains per gallon) total hardness, per the city's 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report, which notes about half of Fridley homes use a water softener.
Fridley 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report ↗ · Fridley Water Quality Reports ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Fridley homes.
For Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Fridley. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Half-price Home Energy Squad visits ↗ActiveThe Fridley HRA pays half the cost of every Home Energy Squad visit.
- Fridley home improvement financing ↗ActiveLoans from $1,000 to $50,000, paid back over up to 20 years, for homes with 1–4 units.
- 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 Fridley.
Permits and who issues them
Fridley requires permits for home building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. The Building Inspection Division issues them (763-572-3604, BuildingInspections@FridleyMN.gov). The permits page doesn't name water heater replacement directly.
Contractors doing HVAC, mechanical or gas work (gas piping, gas services, installing gas equipment) need a City of Fridley contractor license. It costs $35, lasts one year, and needs a certificate of insurance and workers' compensation.
City of Fridley Building Inspection Division ↗ · Fridley Permits ↗ · Fridley City Code Chapter 209 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 Fridley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights | 3 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| New Brighton | 3 mi | Required | $52.50 | Xcel Energy |
| Mounds View | 3 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Brooklyn Center | 3 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Brooklyn Park | 5 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Robbinsdale | 5 mi | Required | $125 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fridley water heater questions.
Does a contractor need a Fridley city license to install a gas water heater?
Yes. Fridley requires a city contractor license ($35 per year) for gas piping, gas services and installing gas equipment, and for HVAC and mechanical work.
How hard is Fridley's water?
205–290 mg/L, or 12–17 grains per gallon, according to the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report.
Does Fridley have any energy programs for homeowners?
Yes. The Fridley HRA pays half the cost of Home Energy Squad visits and offers home improvement loans from $1,000 to $50,000.
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