Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MAPLEWOOD
Maplewood Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Maplewood.
Installing or replacing a water heater in Maplewood takes a plumbing permit. The 2026 minimum for a home is $45 (one fixture included) plus the state surcharge. Most homes get softened St. Paul regional water, and Xcel Energy delivers natural gas. For gas heaters, the city points out its combustion air rule.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Maplewood Building Inspection Division
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing: $45 minimum fee, which covers one fixture opening, plus $10 for each extra fixture and the $1 state surcharge on fixed fees (2026 Fee Schedule).
- Who gets the permit
- Plumbing contractors only need their state license; there's no separate city plumbing license. Minnesota law lets homeowners do plumbing only on their own homestead.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and North St. Paul Electric Utility
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- Saint Paul Regional Water Services for most of the city; border areas are served by North St. Paul, Little Canada, Roseville or Woodbury · SPRWS water measured 85 mg/L (4.99 grains per gallon) total hardness in its April 2016 monthly mineral report (old figure); border areas served by other cities will differ.
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Maplewood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Maplewood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing: $45 minimum fee, which covers one fixture opening, plus $10 for each extra fixture and the $1 state surcharge on fixed fees (2026 Fee Schedule).. City of Maplewood Building Inspection Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Maplewood post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, 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 Maplewood average is shown.
What can change the price in Maplewood?
Fixing or adding gas piping takes a separate $40 home mechanical permit. The city's electrical fees include a $40 electronic inspection that covers an outlet for a water heater vent.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Maplewood?
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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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.
Genz-Ryan
Lists Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Master Plumbing Services
Lists Maplewood among the areas it serves. Based in Woodbury, MN (address listed only as city on site).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Maplewood 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.
Also listing Maplewood: Plumb Right, Ryan Plumbing & Heating, Water Heaters Now.
Order: companies based in Maplewood 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 MAPLEWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MAPLEWOOD
What Maplewood homes are like.
1979Median year built
51%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
73%Heat with utility gas
69%Single-family homes
About 51% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
73% 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 Maplewood.
Combustion air for gas water heaters
Maplewood's plumbing guidance says a new water heater needs combustion air equal to a B-vent or larger, so fumes don't back draft into the house.
No city water utility
Maplewood doesn't run its own water utility. SPRWS serves most homes and neighboring cities serve the rest, and each one is in charge of its own water quality.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Maplewood homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (Covers nearly all of the city (about 98% of its land on the PUC service-area map).)
- Electric: North St. Paul Electric Utility (The city-owned utility covers a thin strip (about 2% of the land) along the North St. Paul border on the PUC map. That share is our rough estimate from the PUC service-area map; check your address.)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (the city's gas franchise fee shows up on Xcel Energy gas bills)
Maplewood Gas Franchise Fee ↗ · Minnesota PUC Electric Utility Service Area Viewer (EUSA map layers, queried 2026-09-30) ↗ · Xcel Energy Minnesota Gas Rate Book, Section 3: Index of Company's Service Area ↗
Water
Saint Paul Regional Water Services for most of the city; border areas are served by North St. Paul, Little Canada, Roseville or Woodbury: SPRWS water measured 85 mg/L (4.99 grains per gallon) total hardness in its April 2016 monthly mineral report (old figure); border areas served by other cities will differ.
Maplewood Water & Sewer Providers & Billing ↗ · SPRWS April 2016 Monthly Mineral Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Maplewood homes.
For Xcel Energy and North St. Paul Electric Utility customers in Maplewood. 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.
- 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 Maplewood.
Permits and who issues them
Maplewood says the state plumbing code requires a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater. It also says you need combustion air equal to a 'B' vent or larger so fumes don't back draft. Questions: 651-249-2300 or building@maplewoodmn.gov.
Mechanical contractors (home and commercial) and commercial builders need a yearly City of Maplewood contractor license ($130). State-licensed plumbers and home builders don't need a city license.
City of Maplewood Building Inspection Division ↗ · Maplewood Plumbing Fixture Replacement ↗ · Maplewood 2026 Fee Schedule ↗ · Maplewood Contractor Licenses ↗ · Maplewood Building Inspections ↗
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 Maplewood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North St. Paul | 1 mi | Required | — | North St. Paul Electric Utility (city-owned) |
| Little Canada | 3 mi | Check with city | $45 | Xcel Energy |
| Vadnais Heights | 3 mi | Required | $65 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| White Bear Lake | 3 mi | Required | $75 | Xcel Energy |
| Oakdale | 4 mi | Required | $89 | Xcel Energy, City of North St. Paul electric utility |
| Roseville | 6 mi | Required | $87 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Maplewood water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Maplewood?
Yes. The city says the state plumbing code requires a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater.
How much is the permit?
The minimum for home plumbing is $45, which covers one fixture opening, plus a $1 state surcharge.
Does my installer need a Maplewood license?
Not if they're a state-licensed plumber. Mechanical contractors (who do gas work) need a yearly city license.
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