Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LINO LAKES
Lino Lakes Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Lino Lakes.
A water heater permit in Lino Lakes costs $75 plus the state surcharge in 2026. The rate is $11 per plumbing fixture with a $75 minimum, so one heater pays the minimum. Contractors also need a $50 city license. Xcel Energy or Connexus Energy supplies electricity, depending on your neighborhood. City well water is 14.8 grains hard, and the plant to remove iron is still being built.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lino Lakes Building Department
- Permit fee
- Plumbing permit: $11 per fixture with a $75 minimum, so one water heater is $75, plus any state surcharge (2026 Lino Lakes Fee Schedule).
- Who gets the permit
- Either the owner or a contractor can apply, and the form asks for a state or City of Lino Lakes license number. Under Minnesota law, only homeowners working on their own homestead can do plumbing without a license.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Connexus Energy
- Water
- City of Lino Lakes (Jordan aquifer wells; new iron and manganese treatment plant under construction in 2026) · 14.8 grains per gallon (about 253 mg/L) per the city's Water or Sewer Concerns page; no report year on the page. The city adds only fluoride, chlorine and polyphosphate for iron control.
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 92% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Lino Lakes averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lino Lakes
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing permit: $11 per fixture with a $75 minimum, so one water heater is $75, plus any state surcharge (2026 Lino Lakes Fee Schedule).. City of Lino Lakes Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Lino Lakes post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lino Lakes average is shown.
What can change the price in Lino Lakes?
Home mechanical (HVAC) permits are $75, except for new construction. Gas fireplaces are $75 plus $34.50 for each additional one.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lino Lakes?
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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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.
Plumb Right
Lists Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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.
Order: companies based in Lino Lakes 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 LINO LAKES
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LINO LAKES
What Lino Lakes homes are like.
1993Median year built
22%Built before 1980
92%Owner-occupied
87%Heat with utility gas
94%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1993. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
87% 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 Lino Lakes.
Iron stays in city water until the new plant opens
Right now Lino Lakes only adds polyphosphate to keep iron in check and does no other treatment. A new plant to remove iron and manganese at 6590 12th Ave was still being built as of an August 7, 2026 update.
Lino Lakes Water or Sewer Concerns ↗ · Lino Lakes Water Treatment Facility ↗
Two electric companies
Each neighborhood gets power from either Xcel Energy or Connexus Energy, so which electric water heater rebates you can get depends on your address.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lino Lakes homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (depends on neighborhood; see the city's street light service map)
- Electric: Connexus Energy (depends on neighborhood; see the city's street light service map)
Water
City of Lino Lakes (Jordan aquifer wells; new iron and manganese treatment plant under construction in 2026): 14.8 grains per gallon (about 253 mg/L) per the city's Water or Sewer Concerns page; no report year on the page. The city adds only fluoride, chlorine and polyphosphate for iron control.
Lino Lakes Water or Sewer Concerns ↗ · Lino Lakes Water Treatment Facility ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lino Lakes homes.
For Xcel Energy and Connexus Energy customers in Lino Lakes. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat pump water heater rebate ↗ActiveConnexus members can get $100 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rated EF 2.0 or higher, one per account.
- 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.
- 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 Lino Lakes.
Permits and who issues them
The Lino Lakes plumbing permit application has a 'Water Heater' checkbox and asks what the whole job is worth. Forms and the 2026 fee schedule are on the city's Permits, Licenses & Forms page (building@linolakes.us).
Yes. The 2026 fee schedule lists a $50 city contractor license plus a $5 license check fee on each permit.
City of Lino Lakes Building Department ↗ · Lino Lakes Permits, Licenses & Forms ↗ · Lino Lakes Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · 2026 Lino Lakes Fee Schedule ↗
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 Lino Lakes.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Shoreview | 5 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Mounds View | 6 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Vadnais Heights | 7 mi | Required | $65 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Hugo | 7 mi | Required | $71 | Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy |
| White Bear Lake | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lino Lakes water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Lino Lakes?
$75 (the plumbing minimum; the rate is $11 per fixture) plus the state surcharge.
Who is my electric company?
Xcel Energy or Connexus Energy, depending on your neighborhood. The city's street light service map shows which.
How hard is the water?
14.8 grains per gallon. It comes from the Jordan aquifer.
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