Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MOUNDS VIEW
Mounds View Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Mounds View.
Mounds View's 2026 fee schedule charges $65 for a home water heater plumbing permit, plus the state surcharge. Every application is filed online. Xcel Energy supplies both electricity and gas, and city water is hard, at 17 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Mounds View Community Development (Building Inspections)
- Permit fee
- $65 home plumbing permit for a water heater, water conditioning system, irrigation, backflow prevention or minor work, plus the state surcharge. It's $125 if installed and inspected along with other minor work (2026 Fee Schedule, revised 02-18-2026).
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- City of Mounds View Public Works · 17 grains per gallon total hardness, per the city's Drinking Water Quality page (2025 Water Quality Report posted on the same page).
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 69% 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 Mounds View averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mounds View
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$65 home plumbing permit for a water heater, water conditioning system, irrigation, backflow prevention or minor work, plus the state surcharge. It's $125 if installed and inspected along with other minor work (2026 Fee Schedule, revised 02-18-2026).. City of Mounds View Community Development (Building Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Mounds View post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, MSP Plumbing Heating Air. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Mounds View average is shown.
What can change the price in Mounds View?
Home mechanical permits are $60 or 2% of the job's value, whichever is more, plus surcharge. The electrical fee table lists a $40 electronic inspection fee for an outlet for a water heater vent.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mounds View?
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 Mounds View 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 Mounds View 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 Mounds View 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 Mounds View 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.
MSP Plumbing Heating Air
Lists Mounds View 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.
Ryan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Mounds View 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 Mounds View 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 MOUNDS VIEW
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MOUNDS VIEW
What Mounds View homes are like.
1976Median year built
63%Built before 1980
69%Owner-occupied
74%Heat with utility gas
62%Single-family homes
About 63% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
74% 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 Mounds View.
Low flat fee for water heaters
The city's home plumbing table charges $65 for a water heater, versus $125 for changing or replacing other plumbing.
Hard city water
For residents setting up home water treatment, Mounds View lists total hardness at 17 grains per gallon and pH at 7.2.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mounds View homes.
Water
City of Mounds View Public Works: 17 grains per gallon total hardness, per the city's Drinking Water Quality page (2025 Water Quality Report posted on the same page).
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mounds View homes.
For Xcel Energy customers in Mounds View. 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 Mounds View.
Permits and who issues them
Mounds View's 2026 fee schedule has a home plumbing permit category for water heaters. All applications go through the city's online BS&A system. Book building inspections at 763-717-4020 or Permits@moundsviewmn.gov; electrical inspections go through Tokle Inspections.
The city has a handout on contractor licensing and registration. Contractors without a current state license use the city's Contractor's License Application.
City of Mounds View Community Development (Building Inspections) ↗ · Mounds View Building Inspection & Permits ↗ · Mounds View 2026 Fee Schedule (revised 02-18-2026) ↗
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 Mounds View.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 3 mi | Required | $52.50 | Xcel Energy |
| Fridley | 3 mi | Check with city | — | Xcel Energy |
| Shoreview | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Blaine | 4 mi | Required | $75 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Columbia Heights | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Lino Lakes | 6 mi | Required | $11 | Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mounds View water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Mounds View?
$65 plus the state surcharge, or $125 if it's installed and inspected along with other minor plumbing work (2026 fee schedule).
How do I apply for a permit?
Every permit application goes through the city's online BS&A system. To book inspections, call 763-717-4020 or email Permits@moundsviewmn.gov.
How hard is the water in Mounds View?
The city says 17 grains per gallon.
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