Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ST. MICHAEL
St. Michael Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in St. Michael.
St. Michael's home plumbing permit is $100 for the first fixture plus $8 for each one after that. Gas, plumbing and HVAC contractors must register with the city every year. Xcel Energy serves most of the city and Wright-Hennepin the rest. CenterPoint Energy supplies most gas, and water comes from the Joint Powers Water Board.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of St. Michael Building Department
- Permit fee
- Home plumbing: $100 for the first fixture plus $8 for each extra fixture. Home gas piping: $100 or 1.5% of the job value, whichever is more (2026 Fee Schedule).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors who install water heaters must meet the city's yearly gas, plumbing and HVAC licensing and registration rules. The city does not say what homeowners may do.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy
- Water
- Joint Powers Water Board (serving St. Michael)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wright-Hennepin water heater programs (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 90% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 St. Michael averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in St. Michael
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome plumbing: $100 for the first fixture plus $8 for each extra fixture. Home gas piping: $100 or 1.5% of the job value, whichever is more (2026 Fee Schedule).. City of St. Michael Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for St. Michael post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Dean's Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no St. Michael average is shown.
What can change the price in St. Michael?
The gas line to a gas water heater has its own home gas piping fee ($100 minimum or 1.5% of the job value).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in St. Michael?
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 →
Dean's Home Services
Lists St. Michael 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.
TJK Plumbing Inc
Lists St. Michael 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.
Order: companies based in St. Michael 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 ST. MICHAEL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ST. MICHAEL
What St. Michael homes are like.
1998Median year built
20%Built before 1980
90%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
95%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1998. 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 St. Michael.
Installers register with the city each year
To install water heaters in St. Michael, gas, plumbing and HVAC contractors must keep their city license and registration current each year. Gas fitters pay a $35 yearly processing fee.
St. Michael Building Department ↗ · St. Michael 2026 Fee Schedule ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies St. Michael homes.
Energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy (most of St. Michael)
- Electric: Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (other areas; check your address)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Gas: Xcel Energy (only in some areas)
Water
Joint Powers Water Board (serving St. Michael)
St. Michael New Resident Information ↗ · Joint Powers Water Board 2025 Annual Water Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for St. Michael homes.
For Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association and CenterPoint Energy customers in St. Michael. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Wright-Hennepin water heater programs ↗ActiveOnly for WH members.
- 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 St. Michael.
Permits and who issues them
St. Michael takes building, plumbing, gas and HVAC permit applications and payments online. The building page says gas, plumbing and HVAC contractors must meet the city's yearly licensing and registration rules to do work like installing water heaters. Electrical permits go through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Gas, plumbing and HVAC contractors must register with the city every year. The 2026 fee schedule lists a $35 yearly Gas Fitter Processing Fee and a $5 contractor check fee.
City of St. Michael Building Department ↗ · St. Michael Building Department & Permits ↗ · St. Michael 2026 Fee Schedule ↗
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 St. Michael.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Rogers | 6 mi | Required | $85 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Monticello | 8 mi | Check with city | $50 | Xcel Energy, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association |
| Buffalo | 9 mi | Required | $75 | Buffalo Municipal Utilities (City of Buffalo Electric) |
| Big Lake | 10 mi | Required | $51 | Connexus Energy, Xcel Energy |
| Elk River | 11 mi | Required | $75 | Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU), Connexus Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
St. Michael water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit in St. Michael?
$100 for the first fixture plus $8 for each extra one. Gas piping is a separate fee, at least $100 (2026 schedule).
Does my installer need to register with the city?
Yes. The city says gas, plumbing and HVAC contractors must meet yearly licensing and registration rules to install water heaters.
Who supplies electricity?
Xcel Energy serves most of St. Michael. Wright-Hennepin Electric serves other areas, and the city links an address lookup.
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