Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROSEMOUNT
Rosemount Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Rosemount.
In Rosemount, a home plumbing or HVAC alteration or repair permit is $70 plus a $1 surcharge. Power comes from Dakota Electric or Xcel Energy, and gas from Xcel or Minnesota Energy Resources, depending on your address. City water is hard, at 17 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Rosemount Building Permits and Inspections Department
- Permit fee
- Homes with 4 units or fewer, plumbing & HVAC alteration or repair: $70 plus a $1 surcharge ($71 total), from the city's Building Permit Fees page.
- Electric utility
- Dakota Electric Association and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources and CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Rosemount Public Works · 17 grains per gallon, per the city's water FAQ (year not stated).
- Rebate worth checking
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2000 (median) · 87% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Rosemount averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Rosemount
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHomes with 4 units or fewer, plumbing & HVAC alteration or repair: $70 plus a $1 surcharge ($71 total), from the city's Building Permit Fees page.. City of Rosemount Building Permits and Inspections Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Rosemount 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. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Rosemount average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Rosemount?
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 Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Rosemount 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.
Water Heaters Now
Lists Rosemount among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Rosemount 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 ROSEMOUNT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ROSEMOUNT
What Rosemount homes are like.
2000Median year built
16%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
85%Heat with utility gas
88%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2000. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
85% 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 Rosemount.
Rotten-egg smell and your water heater
The city's FAQ says a sulfur smell usually comes from water sitting still in home pipes, most often in the water heater. To clear it, the city says to run all the hot water out through every faucet, which is 40 to 150 gallons depending on heater size.
An unusual mix of gas providers
Homes in Rosemount get gas from either Xcel Energy or Minnesota Energy Resources. CenterPoint serves only a small area with no homes. Electricity comes from Dakota Electric or Xcel.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Rosemount homes.
Energy
- Electric: Dakota Electric Association (depends on address; see city service map)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (depends on address; see city service map)
- Gas: Xcel Energy (home areas, depending on address)
- Gas: Minnesota Energy Resources (home areas, depending on address)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (only a small area with no homes)
Rosemount Utilities ↗ · Rosemount Residential Energy Rebates and Programs ↗
Water
City of Rosemount Public Works: 17 grains per gallon, per the city's water FAQ (year not stated).
Rosemount FAQ: hardness of our water ↗ · Rosemount Water Quality ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Rosemount homes.
For Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources and CenterPoint Energy customers in Rosemount. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates ↗ActiveDakota Electric members can get $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- 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 Rosemount.
Permits and who issues them
Rosemount's Building Permits and Inspections Department issues building, mechanical and plumbing permits under the state building code. For home projects with no plans to review, you apply with the city's online permit form.
City of Rosemount Building Permits and Inspections Department ↗ · Rosemount Building Permits and Inspections ↗ · Rosemount Building Permit Fees ↗
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 Rosemount.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inver Grove Heights | 6 mi | Required | $80 | Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association |
| Apple Valley | 6 mi | Required | $87.41 | Dakota Electric Association |
| Eagan | 7 mi | Required | $75, | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Farmington | 8 mi | Required | $80 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Cottage Grove | 9 mi | Required | $61 | Xcel Energy |
| Mendota Heights | 10 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $75) | Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Rosemount water heater questions.
How much is a home plumbing permit in Rosemount?
The city lists $70 plus a $1 surcharge for home plumbing and HVAC alteration or repair.
Who is my gas company in Rosemount?
Homes get gas from Xcel Energy or Minnesota Energy Resources. The city links service maps so you can check your address.
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