Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROGERS
Rogers Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Rogers.
Replacing a water heater in Rogers takes a Residential Minor Work permit. Under the 2026 fee schedule it costs $85, or $115 if a softener goes in at the same time, and you can only apply online. Homeowners may pull their own plumbing permit for the home they live in. Power comes from Xcel Energy or Wright-Hennepin, depending on address, and gas from CenterPoint Energy.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Rogers Building Department
- Permit fee
- $85 for a water heater, or $115 for a water heater and softener together, plus the state surcharge (2026 Master Fee Schedule, mid-year update).
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners may do plumbing work on their own main home if they get the required permits. If you hire a contractor for plumbing, mechanical or gas work, the contractor must have a current license and pull their own permit.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Rogers
- Rebate worth checking
- Peak Shave Water Heating rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 85% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Rogers averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Rogers
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$85 for a water heater, or $115 for a water heater and softener together, plus the state surcharge (2026 Master Fee Schedule, mid-year update).. City of Rogers Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Rogers post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Rogers average is shown.
What can change the price in Rogers?
Gas piping is its own minor work permit at $105. Electrical permits come from the state. The city handout requires a gas shutoff for the heater within 6 feet, a sediment trap, a T&P drain line that ends no more than 18 inches above the floor, and a drain pan where a leak could damage the floor structure.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Rogers?
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 Rogers 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.
Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains
Lists Rogers 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
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.
Modern Plumbing & Heating
Lists Rogers 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Rogers 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.
Order: companies based in Rogers 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 ROGERS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROGERS
What Rogers homes are like.
2004Median year built
7%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 34% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
79% 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 Rogers.
The city's water heater install checklist
Rogers publishes a Water Heaters & Water Softeners handout (2025) based on the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code. Power-vent heaters must be hard-wired. Gas lines need a shutoff within 6 feet, plus a sediment trap and union. Plastic water lines must stay 18 inches from the heater, and flexible connectors can be no longer than 24 inches.
Two electric utilities
Part of Rogers is on Xcel Energy and part is on Wright-Hennepin Electric. Electric water heater rebates depend on which one serves your address.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Rogers homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (covers part of the city; the city sends residents to the PUC utility map to check an address)
- Electric: Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (covers part of the city)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Rogers homes.
For Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association and CenterPoint Energy customers in Rogers. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Peak Shave Water Heating rebate ↗ActiveWH members only: a $200 bill credit for an electric water heater of 50 gallons or more signed up for WH's Peak Shave load-control program.
- Quick Cash Water Storage rebate ↗ActiveWH members only: a bill credit of up to $1,250 for one 100-gallon water heater with a mixing valve on WH's off-peak Quick Cash Water Storage program, which heats water overnight.
- 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 Rogers.
Permits and who issues them
Rogers requires a Residential Minor Work permit for a water heater. There are no plans to submit. The city no longer takes paper applications, so you apply online. Contractors must upload a current state license when they apply.
There is no separate city contractor license. The city requires a state DLI license (residential building, plumbing, electrical) or a state bond (mechanical), uploaded with the permit application.
City of Rogers Building Department ↗ · Rogers: Building Department ↗ · Rogers: Residential Minor Work Permit ↗ · Rogers 2026 Master Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗ · Rogers: Water Heater and Softener Handout 2025 (PDF) ↗
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 Rogers.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael | 6 mi | Required | $100 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Otsego | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Maple Grove | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Ramsey | 8 mi | Check with city | $101 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
| Anoka | 9 mi | Required | $100 | Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) |
| Champlin | 9 mi | Check with city | — | Connexus Energy, City of Anoka Electric |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Rogers water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Rogers?
$85 for a water heater, or $115 for a water heater and softener together, under the 2026 Master Fee Schedule. The state surcharge is extra.
Can I replace my own water heater in Rogers?
Yes, if it is your main home and you get the required permits. If you hire someone for plumbing or gas work, they must be licensed and pull the permit.
Can I get a utility rebate for an electric water heater in Rogers?
If Wright-Hennepin serves your home, it has 2026 load-control water heater rebates: $200 Peak Shave for tanks of 50 gallons or more, and up to $1,250 for a 100-gallon off-peak storage heater.
Rogers: Resident Utilities Info ↗ · Wright-Hennepin: Rebates ↗
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