Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HENDERSON
Henderson Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Henderson.
Yes, Henderson requires a permit to replace a water heater. Its own Development Services Center issues it, and the water heater fee is $81 on the schedule effective October 2025. Gas line work costs extra. Henderson's city water is harder than LVVWD's, at about 18 grains per gallon in the 2026 report.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety (Development Services Center)
- Permit fee
- $81 total for a water heater (City of Henderson Building MPE fee list, DSC Fee Schedule effective 10/01/2025).
- Who gets the permit
- A Nevada-licensed contractor, or an owner-builder who signs the NSCB Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption. That exemption only covers work on a home the owner will live in, not one they plan to sell or rent out.
- Electric utility
- NV Energy
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- City of Henderson Utility Services · typically 304 ppm (18 gpg), 2026 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Nevada Whole Home Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2001 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Henderson averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Henderson
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$81 total for a water heater (City of Henderson Building MPE fee list, DSC Fee Schedule effective 10/01/2025).. City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety (Development Services Center) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Henderson post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Las Vegas, Sunrise Service Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Las Vegas, Water Wise Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Henderson average is shown.
What can change the price in Henderson?
The same fee list charges $267 for gas piping (1-4 outlets), $392 for a gas line per appliance and $261 for a solar water heater. A gas line change or a switch to tankless adds fees on top of the $81 water heater fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Henderson?
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 →
702 PlumbAIR
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in 137 N Gibson Rd, Henderson, NV 89014.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick same-day water heater replacements, clear explanations of options, and a water heater flush done during another service call.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said a technician quoted $1,200 for a water heater valve and $1,800 for a house valve without running diagnostics, and later said the owner called to apologize; another said a plan water heater maintenance visit led to a $2,600 estimate they considered unnecessary.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Las Vegas
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in 7705 Commercial Way, Suite 115, Henderson, NV 89011 (Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off Tankless' (valid at participating locations; restrictions apply)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a professional, well-explained water heater installation.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer said a $2,500 water heater replacement quote was about double another company's (the business replied that pricing varies by equipment, code and warranty); another said a technician damaged the water heater, charged nearly $300 without a fix and no supervisor called back about a refund.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Butter Plumbing
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in 4130 Arctic Spring Ave, Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89115 (also located in Cedar City, UT).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised on-time, professional water heater maintenance and a same-afternoon replacement after a home-warranty delay.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said their elderly mother paid $3,285.90 for a water heater after an unclear verbal presentation; Butter said it refunded $1,285.90 and ended the business relationship.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Desert Water Heaters
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in 8365 Eastgate Rd., Henderson, NV 89015.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised fast response, clear explanations and professional installers for water heater repairs and replacements.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer said a water heater sensor replacement was overpriced, another alleged a warranty misstatement and labor charge on a tank swap (the company said the technician mistakenly said the tank was covered), and a BBB complainant said a $400 tankless descaling visit did not fix the unit; the company said it would refund the customer in full.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Lee's Air, Plumbing & Heating
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas office: 6185 S Valley View Blvd, Suite R, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (company also lists locations in CA, AZ, TX and OK).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised an on-time technician who fixed a water heater and a thorough water tank service with clear advice.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer called a $16,000 quote to change a $2,600 water heater a scam; no company response was visible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Sunrise Service Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in 7380 Commercial Way, Henderson, NV 89011.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: States a standard 50-gallon gas tank installation across the Las Vegas Valley 'generally runs $1,400 to $2,100' (described as market ranges, not a quote); '$100 off when we haul away your old tank'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praised fast Easter Sunday response, clear explanation of choices and maintenance advice.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Las Vegas
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas (locally owned and independently operated Mr. Rooter franchise, a Neighborly brand).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$250 Off' water heater installation; limited-time offer marked as expiring 09/30/2026
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Las Vegas)
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas location: 2901 S Highland Dr, Bldg 12C, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (national Roto-Rooter brand).
- 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 Wise Plumbing
Lists Henderson among the areas it serves. Based in Las Vegas, NV 89148.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promo: mention 'WISEONE' when booking for 10% off any work; free estimates for all plumbing projects
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Henderson 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. Nevada State Contractors Board license search ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING HENDERSON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HENDERSON
What Henderson homes are like.
2001Median year built
7%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
70%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2001. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
70% 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 Henderson.
Softener setting
For Henderson's typical 18 gpg water, the city's 2026 water report says to set softeners between 16 and 19 gpg, or follow the maker's instructions.
City of Henderson 2026 Water Quality Report (revised June 2026) ↗
Own water utility
Henderson runs its own water utility. The city says it tests, treats and delivers the water to Henderson homes itself; the Las Vegas Valley Water District doesn't.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Henderson homes.
Energy
- Electric: NV Energy
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Southern Nevada Division)
NV Energy service area map ↗ · Southwest Gas Nevada gas tariff (service area descriptions) ↗
Water
City of Henderson Utility Services: typically 304 ppm (18 gpg), 2026 Water Quality Report
City of Henderson 2026 Water Quality Report (revised June 2026) ↗ · City of Henderson Water Quality Report page ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Henderson homes.
For NV Energy and Southwest Gas customers in Henderson. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Nevada Whole Home Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate ↗Active$175 for an ENERGY STAR whole-home natural gas tankless water heater with UEF above 0.90.
- Nevada Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) ↗Not launchedNevada is eligible for about $48.2M (HOMES) and $47.9M (HEAR) in IRA funds.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Nevada rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Henderson.
Permits and who issues them
Henderson's plumbing permit fees include a Water Heater line, and a water heater swap is issued as a 'BLDG - Appliance Replacement' permit. You apply, pay and schedule inspections on the city's online Development Services portal.
Subcontractors must register with Henderson, using the Subcontractor Registration form or online. Owner-builders register their subcontractors on a separate form.
City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety (Development Services Center) ↗ · City of Henderson Building Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Fees ↗ · City of Henderson DSC Fees Schedules page (DSC Fee Schedule effective 10/01/2025) ↗ · City of Henderson Permit Catalog Report, October 2018 (BLDG - Appliance Replacement permits incl. water heaters) ↗ · City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety: Permits ↗ · City of Henderson Applications and Forms - Building ↗ · City of Henderson Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption (NSCB form) ↗ · Nevada State Contractors Board: Permits and Inspections are required for water heater installations ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Nevada State Contractors Board license search ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Nevada licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Henderson.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 8 mi | Required (county) | $56.57 | NV Energy |
| Boulder City | 13 mi | Required | $50 | City of Boulder City (municipal electric utility) |
| North Las Vegas | 20 mi | Required | $80 | NV Energy |
| Las Vegas | 20 mi | Required | $77 | NV Energy |
| Mesquite | 75 mi | Required | By job value (from $40) | Overton Power District No. 5 |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Henderson water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Henderson?
$81 for the water heater line on the city's MPE fee list (DSC fee schedule effective 10/01/2025). Gas piping and gas line per appliance cost extra.
City of Henderson Building Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Fees ↗ · City of Henderson DSC Fees Schedules page (DSC Fee Schedule effective 10/01/2025) ↗
Can a Henderson homeowner pull the permit?
Yes, as an owner-builder with the NSCB Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption, for a home you live in and don't plan to sell or rent out.
City of Henderson Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption (NSCB form) ↗
How hard is Henderson water?
Hard: typically 304 ppm, or 18 grains per gallon, in the city's 2026 Water Quality Report.
City of Henderson 2026 Water Quality Report (revised June 2026) ↗
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