Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MAPLE GROVE
Maple Grove Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Maple Grove.
Maple Grove's permit for a standard or tankless home water heater is $75 plus a $1 surcharge, going by the city's LOGIS ePermits estimator, and you apply online. Xcel Energy or Wright-Hennepin Cooperative supplies electricity, depending on your address. City water is hard, at 25 to 28 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Maple Grove Building Inspection Services
- Permit fee
- $75 water heater permit plus a $1 state surcharge ($76 total) for a standard or tankless home water heater, according to the city's ePermits fee estimator (2026)
- Who gets the permit
- You apply online through ePermits. The city pages we read don't say what homeowners may do. In Minnesota, plumbing is done by DLI-licensed plumbers, but homeowners can usually do plumbing on a home they own and live in.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
- Water
- City of Maple Grove · 25 to 28 grains per gallon (city utility FAQ, undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wright-Hennepin Quick Cash Water Storage program (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 82% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 15 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 Maple Grove averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Maple Grove
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 water heater permit plus a $1 state surcharge ($76 total) for a standard or tankless home water heater, according to the city's ePermits fee estimator (2026). City of Maple Grove Building Inspection Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Maple Grove post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Dean's Home Services, Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Genz-Ryan, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.), MSP Plumbing Heating Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains, Plumb Right. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Maple Grove average is shown.
What can change the price in Maple Grove?
ePermits has separate permit types for a water heater plus water softener, and for gas piping and HVAC work. A tankless heater has its own permit type at the same $75 fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Maple Grove?
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 →
Dean's Home Services
Lists Maple Grove 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.
TJK Plumbing Inc
Lists Maple Grove 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.
Air Mechanical
Lists Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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.
Genz-Ryan
Lists Maple Grove among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons page (expires 10/31/26): 'Same-Day Water Heater Installation — Guaranteed' or $150/day compensation (eligible replacements); 'Buy a Water Heater, Get a Free Water Softener'; $26 Water Heater Flush & Fill + water quality test; water heater financing 'as low as $3/Day'; $99 off any plumbing repairs —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A testimonial on the company's site praised a technician who replaced a badly corroded water heater and softener and stayed late so the family would not be without water.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers and complainants alleged a water heater install that failed inspection with three missed return visits, the wrong water heater type delivered, high replacement pricing and a 24-hour guarantee that excluded water heaters; Genz-Ryan resolved the wrong-heater complaint, reached a confidential settlement on the pricing and membership complaint, and said the other plan covered only heating and cooling.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove 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.
Also listing Maple Grove: Modern Plumbing & Heating, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North, Plumb Right, Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Maple Grove 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 MAPLE GROVE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MAPLE GROVE
What Maple Grove homes are like.
1991Median year built
26%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
86% 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 Maple Grove.
Hard water that isn't softened
The city lists hardness at 25 to 28 grains per gallon. That causes scale in tank and tankless heaters and affects what size softener you need.
Two electric companies
Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative each serve parts of Maple Grove. Only WH members get WH's big credits for electric storage water heaters, so check who sends your electric bill before you pick an electric model.
Wright-Hennepin rebates ↗ · WCCO/CBS: WH customers near Maple Grove ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Maple Grove homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (parts of the city)
- Electric: Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (parts of the city; we haven't checked the exact boundary)
Minnesota PUC: Xcel Energy Maple Grove 115 kV project (Hennepin County, Maple Grove) ↗ · WCCO/CBS: Wright-Hennepin outage affecting customers near Maple Grove ↗
Water
City of Maple Grove: 25 to 28 grains per gallon (city utility FAQ, undated)
Maple Grove water and sewer FAQ (hardness) ↗ · Maple Grove water quality report page (2025 report) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Maple Grove homes.
For Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association customers in Maple Grove. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Wright-Hennepin Quick Cash Water Storage program ↗ActiveWH members only: up to a $1,250 bill credit for a 100-gallon water heater with a mixing valve signed up for WH's off-peak recharge program, plus $10 off each month (if the home uses at least 300 kWh a month overall).
- 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 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Maple Grove.
Permits and who issues them
Maple Grove issues a 'Residential - Water Heater' plumbing permit, plus a separate permit type for tankless water heaters, on the LOGIS ePermits portal. All home permit applications go through that portal. Book inspections with Building Inspections at 763-494-6060.
City of Maple Grove Building Inspection Services ↗ · Maple Grove: Residential permits ↗ · Maple Grove ePermits fee estimator: Residential - Water Heater ↗ · Maple Grove ePermits fee estimator: Residential - Tankless Water Heater ↗ · Maple Grove ePermits permit list ↗
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 Maple Grove.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park | 6 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy |
| Champlin | 6 mi | Check with city | — | Connexus Energy, City of Anoka Electric |
| Plymouth | 6 mi | Required | — | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| New Hope | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Xcel Energy |
| Rogers | 7 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Crystal | 7 mi | Required | $71 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Maple Grove water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Maple Grove?
The city's ePermits fee estimator shows $75 plus a $1 surcharge, $76 total, for a home water heater. The tankless permit type is the same.
Is there a rebate for an electric water heater in Maple Grove?
If Wright-Hennepin serves your home, WH pays up to $1,250 for a 100-gallon water heater on its Quick Cash off-peak program, and less on its other storage programs. Xcel customers use Xcel's statewide programs instead.
Wright-Hennepin rebates ↗ · WH Quick Cash Water Heating 2026 application ↗
How hard is the water in Maple Grove?
25 to 28 grains per gallon, according to the city.
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