Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GOLDEN VALLEY
Golden Valley Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Golden Valley.
Replacing a water heater in Golden Valley takes a permit and a final inspection. The fee is based on the job's value, and you apply online through LOGIS ePermits. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy serve the city. Water comes from Minneapolis, already softened to about 5 grains, and the city's handout spells out its venting, gas piping and T&P discharge rules.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Golden Valley Community Development (Inspections)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value. The ePermits 'Plumbing - Water Heater or Softener' estimator needs a job value (materials plus labor) of at least $500. There is no published flat fee.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- Minneapolis water purchased through the Joint Water Commission (Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope); Golden Valley maintains its own distribution · Approximately 5 grains per gallon (about 85 mg/L); Minneapolis softens the water before delivery, per the city's Water System page (no report year given).
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1966 (median) · 71% 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 Golden Valley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Golden Valley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value. The ePermits 'Plumbing - Water Heater or Softener' estimator needs a job value (materials plus labor) of at least $500. There is no published flat fee.. City of Golden Valley Community Development (Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley average is shown.
What can change the price in Golden Valley?
The handout covers gas piping (a listed gas valve in the same room, a ground union on iron pipe, a drip tee), how much combustion air is needed, and vent clearances. Gas line work is also listed as a home mechanical permit in ePermits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Golden Valley?
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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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.
Plumb Right
Lists Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley: Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Golden Valley 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 GOLDEN VALLEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GOLDEN VALLEY
What Golden Valley homes are like.
1966Median year built
70%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
77%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
About 70% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Golden Valley.
Access and removal rules
Golden Valley's handout says you can't reach the water heater through a bedroom, bathroom, toilet room or storage closet. It also has to come out without removing a permanent part of the house.
Water is already soft
The water comes from Minneapolis, softened to about 5 grains. The city says most customers don't need to soften it further.
T&P relief valve pipe and shutoff valve
The full-size temperature and pressure relief valve has to drain to within 18 inches of the floor. A shutoff valve is required on the cold-water line.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Golden Valley homes.
Water
Minneapolis water purchased through the Joint Water Commission (Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope); Golden Valley maintains its own distribution: Approximately 5 grains per gallon (about 85 mg/L); Minneapolis softens the water before delivery, per the city's Water System page (no report year given).
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Golden Valley homes.
For Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Golden Valley. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Golden Valley.
Permits and who issues them
Golden Valley publishes a Water Heater Replacement handout. Its LOGIS ePermits portal lists 'Plumbing - Water Heater or Softener' as a permit, and you apply online. You need a final inspection, booked at least 24 hours ahead (763-593-8090). Keep the inspection card posted at the job until the final.
City of Golden Valley Community Development (Inspections) ↗ · Golden Valley Building/Remodeling Permits ↗ · Golden Valley Water Heater Replacement handout ↗ · Golden Valley ePermits Water Heater or Softener 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 Golden Valley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale | 3 mi | Required | $125 | Xcel Energy |
| St. Louis Park | 3 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Crystal | 3 mi | Required | $71 | Xcel Energy |
| New Hope | 3 mi | Required | $50 | Xcel Energy |
| Minneapolis | 5 mi | Required | $85.20 | Xcel Energy |
| Hopkins | 5 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Golden Valley water heater questions.
What inspection does a water heater replacement need in Golden Valley?
One final inspection. Book it at least 24 hours ahead at 763-593-8090, and keep the inspection card posted at the job until it's done.
Do I need a water softener in Golden Valley?
Usually not. Minneapolis softens the water to about 5 grains, and the city says most customers don't need more softening.
Who supplies electricity and gas?
Xcel Energy for electricity, CenterPoint Energy for gas.
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