Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ANNA
Anna Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Anna.
A permit to replace a water heater in Anna costs $125, and your plumber must get it inspected right after installing it. Oncor delivers power in much of the city. Anna mixes its own well water with NTMWD water, and the city has said the minerals in it are high enough to build up scale in tankless heaters.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Anna Building Department (Development Services)
- Permit fee
- $125 permit to replace a boiler or water heater (Building Department fee sheet, file dated April 2024)
- Who gets the permit
- A registered contractor. The city issues no construction permits without contractor registration. We didn't find rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery and Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Anna (city wells blended with treated water from NTMWD) · Normally 100 to 160 mg/L, measured up to 210 mg/L, with TDS of 800 to 850 mg/L (city Public Works notice, 2021)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2012 (median) · 79% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Anna averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Anna
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$125 permit to replace a boiler or water heater (Building Department fee sheet, file dated April 2024). City of Anna Building Department (Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Anna post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, Crown Plumbing Service. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Anna average is shown.
What can change the price in Anna?
For a tankless heater, a chart showing total gas line length and BTU load must be approved before the inspection. Replacements need a new gas flex line (36 inches at most) and a sediment trap.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Anna?
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 →
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Anna among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater special: 'Get a New Tank Water Heater for only $1,799 with Installation and Warranties' — '$1,799 (Total) OR starting at $83 per month'; fine print says price applies to standard installation only and may vary by unit size, home layout or code requirements, residential only (fine print also references a $1,999 price / $95 monthly on 24-month 9.99% APR financing).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day or next-day replacement, punctual technicians and clean, code-compliant installs.
Worth knowing A customer said a tankless quote did not reflect a 15% membership discount three employees promised; Baker Brothers replied it would call to resolve it, with no final outcome shown.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Anna among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater page banner: 'Water Heaters Now $100 Off' (no base price published).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing One customer said a replacement was installed without a required expansion tank; Milestone said the prior setup hid the need, offered a paid quote, and the customer rejected its response.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Anna among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praise a prompt weekend tankless repair and clear explanations from technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the only accounts found are testimonials chosen by the company.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Crown Plumbing Service
Lists Anna among the areas it serves. Based in Prosper.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Special offers: '$100 OFF Complete Water Heater Installation' and '$500 off tankless water heater system conversions'; FAQ also cites 5% off for seniors and veterans.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Anna 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. Texas plumbing license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ANNA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ANNA
What Anna homes are like.
2012Median year built
5%Built before 1980
79%Owner-occupied
29%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
About 58% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
69% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Anna.
Scale warning for tankless heaters
In 2021, Anna Public Works traced low water pressure and debris in homes about four years old to scale in tankless water heaters. City water has 800 to 850 mg/L of dissolved minerals, more than the 500 mg/L most tankless manuals allow.
Drain pan on every replacement
Every replaced water heater in Anna needs a drain pan 1.5 inches deep. If the pan can't drain outside, a boiler drain with hose threads is allowed. You can add a WAGS valve, flood stop valve or water alarm if you want.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Anna homes.
Energy
- Electric: Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery (The city lists Oncor next to the co-op, and Oncor lists Anna as a community it serves)
- Electric: Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (On the city's utility phone list; serves part of the area, so check your address)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
City of Anna: Helpful Telephone Numbers (Power & Energy) ↗ · Oncor: Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 75409 ↗
Water
City of Anna (city wells blended with treated water from NTMWD): Normally 100 to 160 mg/L, measured up to 210 mg/L, with TDS of 800 to 850 mg/L (city Public Works notice, 2021)
Anna Water ↗ · Anna Public Works: Tankless Water Heaters (2021) ↗ · Anna 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Anna homes.
For Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy customers in Anna. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon ↗Active$500-off coupon for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, reserved through the Oncor Marketplace and used at participating retailers (Home Depot or Lowe's, online or in store).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Texas rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Anna.
Permits and who issues them
Anna's fee sheet lists a permit for replacing a water heater. The city's water heater handout says the plumber must get the installation inspected right afterward. Plumbers who skip the inspection can be reported to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and ticketed.
Yes. Contractor registration costs $100 and must be renewed every year.
City of Anna Building Department (Development Services) ↗ · Anna Water Heater Installations handout ↗ · Anna Building Department Fees ↗ · Anna Helpful Permit Process Information ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Texas plumbing license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Texas licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Anna.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa | 4 mi | Required | — | Oncor, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Princeton | 12 mi | Check with city | — | Retail electric choice; Oncor or TNMP delivery |
| McKinney | 12 mi | Required | $40 | Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative |
| Celina | 14 mi | Check with city | — | Oncor (delivery), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Fairview | 15 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Prosper | 17 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Anna water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Anna?
$125 to replace a water heater, plus the contractor's $100 yearly registration.
Is a tankless water heater a good fit for Anna water?
In 2021 the city warned that its water has 800 to 850 mg/L of dissolved minerals (TDS), above the usual 500 mg/L limit for tankless heaters, and it saw scale problems in units about four years old. Plan to descale regularly.
What does a tankless install need for the permit?
You must submit a chart of total gas line length and BTU load and get it approved before you ask for an inspection.
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