Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RAMSEY
Ramsey Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Ramsey.
A home water heater plumbing permit in Ramsey costs $101 with the surcharge, and you get it through the city's ePermits portal. Electric water heaters also have their own $61 electrical permit. Part of Ramsey gets its power from Anoka Municipal Utility.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Ramsey (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and septic permits through LOGIS ePermits)
- Permit fee
- $101.00 total for a home water heater plumbing permit ($100 + $1 state surcharge), from the ePermits fee estimator. An electrical permit for a water heater is $61 ($60 one-trip fee + $1). Paying more than $90 by card adds a 3.25% convenience fee; paying by eCheck does not.
- Electric utility
- Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 85% 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 Ramsey averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Ramsey
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$101.00 total for a home water heater plumbing permit ($100 + $1 state surcharge), from the ePermits fee estimator. An electrical permit for a water heater is $61 ($60 one-trip fee + $1). Paying more than $90 by card adds a 3.25% convenience fee; paying by eCheck does not.. City of Ramsey (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and septic permits through LOGIS ePermits) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Ramsey post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Ramsey average is shown.
What can change the price in Ramsey?
Electric water heater work needs its own $61 electrical permit in the portal, since Ramsey issues electrical permits itself. Home gas piping needs a separate mechanical permit. A water heater and softener together cost $201.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Ramsey?
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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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.
McQuillan Home Services (McQuillan Bros.)
Lists Ramsey 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.
Modern Plumbing & Heating
Lists Ramsey among the areas it serves. Based in Brooklyn Park.
- 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 Ramsey 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 RAMSEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN RAMSEY
What Ramsey homes are like.
1996Median year built
26%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
90%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
84% 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 Ramsey.
Electric water heaters need an electrical permit too
Ramsey's portal lists an electrical 'Water Heater' permit ($60 plus $1) on top of the $100 plumbing permit. Replacing an electric unit may mean paying both.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Ramsey homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Ramsey homes.
For Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) customers in Ramsey. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Ramsey.
Permits and who issues them
Ramsey issues building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and septic permits through its LOGIS ePermits portal. The portal lists a flat-fee 'Residential Water Heater' plumbing permit and a separate 'Water Heater' electrical permit. The city website was down during our research (a maintenance page and a security error), so we could not read its written permit rules.
City of Ramsey (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and septic permits through LOGIS ePermits) ↗ · Ramsey ePermits home ↗ · Ramsey Residential Water Heater fee estimate ↗ · Ramsey Water Heater electrical fee estimate ↗ · Ramsey Water Heater & Softener fee estimate ↗
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 Ramsey.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
| Andover | 6 mi | Required | $71 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Champlin | 7 mi | Check with city | — | Connexus Energy, City of Anoka Electric |
| Elk River | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU), Connexus Energy |
| Rogers | 8 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Otsego | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ramsey water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Ramsey?
$100 plus a $1 state surcharge for the plumbing permit. If you also need an electrical water heater permit, that is another $61.
Does it cost extra to pay by card?
Yes. Card payments over $90 add a 3.25% convenience fee. Paying by eCheck avoids it.
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