Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROBBINSDALE
Robbinsdale Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Robbinsdale.
You need a $125 plumbing permit to replace a home water heater in Robbinsdale. Rum River Consultants handles it through an online portal. Since late 2022, the city's plant has softened the water to about 5 grains per gallon, down from about 24. Power is from Xcel Energy, gas from CenterPoint Energy, and the city pays for residents' Home Energy Squad visits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Robbinsdale, with plumbing and mechanical permits processed by Rum River Consultants
- Permit fee
- $125 for a home plumbing permit for a water heater, water conditioning system, sewer or water connection, irrigation, backflow prevention or minor work. It is $185 if installed and inspected along with other minor work (fee schedule updated 12-16-2025).
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Robbinsdale (Centralized Water Treatment Plant, lime softening, online since November 15, 2022) · Target of 90 mg/L (about 5 grains per gallon) after softening; before the plant opened, water was about 409 mg/L (about 24 gpg).
- Rebate worth checking
- Free Home Energy Squad visits (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1956 (median) · 71% 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 Robbinsdale averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Robbinsdale
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$125 for a home plumbing permit for a water heater, water conditioning system, sewer or water connection, irrigation, backflow prevention or minor work. It is $185 if installed and inspected along with other minor work (fee schedule updated 12-16-2025).. City of Robbinsdale, with plumbing and mechanical permits processed by Rum River Consultants fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale average is shown.
What can change the price in Robbinsdale?
Gas lines, furnaces and other appliances need the home mechanical permit, at $125 ($185 when combined and inspected together).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Robbinsdale?
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 Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale 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.
TJK Plumbing Inc
Lists Robbinsdale 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.
Ryan Plumbing & Heating
Lists Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale 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 ROBBINSDALE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROBBINSDALE
What Robbinsdale homes are like.
1956Median year built
77%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
About 77% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
81% 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 Robbinsdale.
The city now softens the water
Robbinsdale's lime-softening plant started sending out soft water in November 2022. It aims for about 5 grains per gallon, down from about 24. The city suggests turning off home softeners or resetting them.
An outside firm handles permits
Since January 2025, Robbinsdale's plumbing and mechanical permits go through Rum River Consultants' Baseline portal. For questions about older permits, call city staff at 763-531-1268.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Robbinsdale homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Robbinsdale (Centralized Water Treatment Plant, lime softening, online since November 15, 2022): Target of 90 mg/L (about 5 grains per gallon) after softening; before the plant opened, water was about 409 mg/L (about 24 gpg).
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Robbinsdale homes.
For Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy customers in Robbinsdale. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Free Home Energy Squad visits ↗ActiveThe city pays for Home Energy Squad visits for Robbinsdale residents.
- 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.
- Residential Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota) ↗ActiveReplacement rebates: $250 for a gas tank of 55 gallons or less (0.64 UEF medium draw or 0.68 UEF high draw), $500 for a gas tankless at 0.87 UEF or higher, $1,000 for a combination tankless plus air handler unit, and $200 for an indirect storage tank.
- 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 Robbinsdale.
Permits and who issues them
Robbinsdale's fee schedule has a home plumbing permit line for water heaters. Rum River Consultants handles plumbing and mechanical permits through its Baseline online portal (763-331-7722, permits@rumrivercc.com).
The city says state-licensed trades, such as plumbing and mechanical contractors, no longer need a city contractor's license.
City of Robbinsdale, with plumbing and mechanical permits processed by Rum River Consultants ↗ · Robbinsdale Building, Construction, and Permits ↗ · Robbinsdale Fee Schedule (updated 12-16-2025) ↗
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 Robbinsdale.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | 2 mi | Required | $71 | Xcel Energy |
| Golden Valley | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $500) | Xcel Energy |
| New Hope | 3 mi | Required | $50 | Xcel Energy |
| Brooklyn Center | 3 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy |
| Columbia Heights | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Xcel Energy |
| Minneapolis | 5 mi | Required | $85.20 | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Robbinsdale water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Robbinsdale?
$125. It is $185 if the water heater is installed and inspected together with other minor plumbing work.
Who handles the permit?
Rum River Consultants, through the Baseline portal. Call 763-331-7722 or email permits@rumrivercc.com.
Do I still need a water softener in Robbinsdale?
The city suggests you stop using a home softener, since the plant now softens water to about 5 gpg. If you keep yours, reset it to about 5 gpg.
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