Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HASTINGS
Hastings Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Hastings.
Hastings requires a plumbing permit to replace a water heater. Under the city's fee chapter it costs $75 plus a $1 state surcharge, and homeowners can do the work themselves if they sign an owner waiver. The city is also building PFAS and nitrate treatment plants for its well water, and the first is set to start in 2027.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Hastings Department of Building Safety
- Permit fee
- $75 plus a $1 state surcharge to replace one fixture, such as a water heater or water softener. Source: City Code Chapter 34 fee schedule, 2024 rates adopted by Ord. 2024-09.
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing application lets you name a licensed plumbing contractor or choose 'Owner Performed' work. Doing it yourself requires an owner waiver.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric Association
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Hastings (six wells, 280 to 400 feet deep)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1984 (median) · 76% 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 Hastings averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Hastings
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 plus a $1 state surcharge to replace one fixture, such as a water heater or water softener. Source: City Code Chapter 34 fee schedule, 2024 rates adopted by Ord. 2024-09.. City of Hastings Department of Building Safety fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Hastings post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.), MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Hastings average is shown.
What can change the price in Hastings?
New gas piping that only needs an air test takes a $75 + $1 home mechanical permit (2024 rates). Electrical work is inspected by the city's contract electrical inspector (Steve Kletschka) and charged per visit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Hastings?
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 →
Aquarius Home Services
Lists Hastings 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 Hastings 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.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Hastings 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 Hastings 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.
Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains
Lists Hastings 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Hastings 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.
Order: companies based in Hastings 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 HASTINGS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HASTINGS
What Hastings homes are like.
1984Median year built
44%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
80%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1984. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
80% 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 Hastings.
PFAS and nitrate treatment plants being built
Hastings is building three treatment plants ($68.9 million in all). They use granular activated carbon to remove PFAS and ion exchange to remove nitrate. The Central plant (Wells 3, 5 and 7) is set to start in January 2027. Water rates went up 10% in January 2025, July 2025 and January 2026, and more increases are expected for 2027-2029.
Historic homes need approval for outside changes
On a designated historic property, outside changes need a Certificate of Approval from the Heritage Preservation Commission (City Ordinance 30.10). Applications are due by the second Tuesday of each month. A new vent through an outside wall on one of these homes counts as an outside change, so talk to staff early.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Hastings homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Covers most of the city (about 80% of its land on the PUC service-area map). The city's Local Links page lists it as the electric utility.)
- Electric: Dakota Electric Association (Covers parts of the city (about 20% of its land on the PUC map). Listed on the city's Building Safety resources page. The land shares are our rough estimate from the PUC service-area map; check your address.)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (The city's Local Links page lists it as the gas utility, and Hastings is on CenterPoint's list of Minnesota communities it serves.)
City of Hastings Local Links (Wayback copy, Dec 2025) ↗ · City of Hastings Building Safety Resources (Wayback copy, Dec 2025) ↗ · Minnesota PUC Electric Utility Service Area Viewer (EUSA map layers, queried 2026-09-30) ↗ · CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Rates, Rights & Tariff Book, Section III: Minnesota Communities We Serve (Wayback copy, Jan 2026) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Hastings homes.
For Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association and CenterPoint Energy customers in Hastings. 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 Hastings.
Permits and who issues them
Hastings requires plumbing permits for replacing water heaters, water softeners and similar fixtures. Apply with the city's plumbing permit application or on the SmartGov permit portal. Don't cover any plumbing until it's inspected. Building Safety: 651-480-2342.
City of Hastings Department of Building Safety ↗ · Hastings: Residential Plumbing Permits ↗ · Hastings: Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Hastings City Code Chapter 34 Fees ↗ · Hastings: Electrical permits ↗
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 Hastings.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | 6 mi | Required | $61 | Xcel Energy |
| Rosemount | 11 mi | Check with city | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Inver Grove Heights | 12 mi | Required | $80 | Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association |
| Woodbury | 13 mi | Required | $75 | Xcel Energy |
| South St. Paul | 14 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Eagan | 16 mi | Required | $75, | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hastings water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Hastings?
Yes. The city says replacing a water heater or water softener needs a plumbing permit.
How much is the permit?
$75 plus a $1 state surcharge to replace one fixture, like a water heater (2024 rates in City Code Chapter 34).
Can I do the work myself?
Yes, if you sign an owner waiver on the permit application. Otherwise, list a licensed plumbing contractor.
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