Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HAM LAKE
Ham Lake Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Ham Lake.
A water heater replacement in Ham Lake needs a plumbing permit. It costs $10 per fixture or opening, with a $101 minimum including the state surcharge. To apply, you email the city's 2026 worksheet. The city lists Connexus Energy and Xcel Energy for electricity and CenterPoint Energy for gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Ham Lake Building Department
- Permit fee
- $10 per fixture or opening, with a $100 minimum, plus a $1 state surcharge ($101 minimum in all). Source: the 2026 plumbing worksheet and the fee schedule dated 3-2-2026.
- Who gets the permit
- The worksheet asks for the plumbing contractor's state license number and a builder or owner. It doesn't say what homeowners may do themselves.
- Electric utility
- Connexus Energy and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Rebate worth checking
- Connexus Energy heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 94% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Ham Lake averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Ham Lake
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$10 per fixture or opening, with a $100 minimum, plus a $1 state surcharge ($101 minimum in all). Source: the 2026 plumbing worksheet and the fee schedule dated 3-2-2026.. City of Ham Lake Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Ham Lake 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.), Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Ham Lake average is shown.
What can change the price in Ham Lake?
Gas lines (1–3 lines) are their own line on the plumbing worksheet. HVAC and fireplace work goes on a separate HVAC worksheet.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Ham Lake?
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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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.
Plumb Right
Lists Ham Lake 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.
Order: companies based in Ham Lake 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 HAM LAKE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HAM LAKE
What Ham Lake homes are like.
1994Median year built
31%Built before 1980
94%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
90%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
90% 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 Ham Lake.
The city handles septic systems
Ham Lake's building department issues septic permits and tracks septic pumping and maintenance reports. Instead of a city water report, its water page gives tips on caring for a septic system.
Ham Lake Building/Inspections ↗ · Ham Lake Water/Stormwater ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Ham Lake homes.
Energy
- Electric: Connexus Energy (listed by the city; we haven't checked where its area ends and Xcel's begins)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (listed by the city)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (listed by the city)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Ham Lake homes.
For Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Ham Lake. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Connexus Energy heat pump water heater rebate ↗ActiveConnexus members get $100 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rated EF 2.0 or higher.
- 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 Ham Lake.
Permits and who issues them
Ham Lake's plumbing permit worksheet (January 2026) counts a water heater as one fixture or opening, priced per opening. Email the filled-out worksheet to bldgdept@hamlakemn.gov (763-235-1691). The city then gets the permit ready for you to pay by check, cash or card (cards add a 3% fee).
A contractor without a State of Minnesota contractor license or bond has to get a City Contractor's License ($100) and a certificate of insurance naming the city. The city issues its own licenses to HVAC contractors.
City of Ham Lake Building Department ↗ · Ham Lake Building/Inspections ↗ · Ham Lake Plumbing Permit Worksheet (January 2026) ↗ · Ham Lake Fee Schedule (3-2-2026) ↗
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 Ham Lake.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Andover | 7 mi | Required | $71 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| East Bethel | 7 mi | Required | $100 | Connexus Energy |
| Coon Rapids | 8 mi | Required | $62 | Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy |
| Lino Lakes | 8 mi | Required | $11 | Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy |
| Anoka | 10 mi | Required | $100 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ham Lake water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Ham Lake?
$10 per opening with a $100 minimum, plus a $1 state surcharge. One water heater comes to the $101 minimum.
How do I apply for the permit?
Fill out the plumbing worksheet and email it to bldgdept@hamlakemn.gov. The city then gets the permit ready for payment.
Does my contractor need a city license?
Only if they don't have a Minnesota contractor license or bond. In that case they need a $100 City Contractor's License with insurance.
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