Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN AZLE
Azle Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Azle.
Azle requires a permit for any water heater change, usually a $65 miscellaneous plumbing permit. If the home is your homestead, you can do the plumbing yourself. Oncor delivers most of the power. Since May 2026 the city uses 2024 codes, including a rule on reaching attic water heaters. Azle treats its own Eagle Mountain Lake water, which runs 100–140 in hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Azle Permit Desk (Community Development / Inspections)
- Permit fee
- $65 miscellaneous plumbing permit when it isn't part of a building permit (fee tables revised 06/20/2023). The city says most miscellaneous permits are $65.
- Who gets the permit
- A plumbing contractor registered with the city (registration is free), or the homeowner if they own and live in the home as their homestead.
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, AEP Texas North (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Tri-County Electric Cooperative
- Water
- City of Azle (treats its own water drawn from Eagle Mountain Lake) · Hardness ranges between 100 and 140 (mg/L), about 6–8 gpg (moderately hard to hard); 2025 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1987 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Azle averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Azle
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$65 miscellaneous plumbing permit when it isn't part of a building permit (fee tables revised 06/20/2023). The city says most miscellaneous permits are $65.. City of Azle Permit Desk (Community Development / Inspections) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Azle post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Arlington, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Azle average is shown.
What can change the price in Azle?
Gas lines and propane tanks need plumbing permits. New circuits, service changes and hard-wired appliances need electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Azle?
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 Azle 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Arlington
Lists Azle among the areas it serves. Based in Arlington.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$409 Off a Tankless Water Heater Installation (Company supplied water heater; No cash value)'; also $50 off plumbing repairs of $250+.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing One reviewer disputed a $99 fee and a leak-repair quote (no response visible); another disputed the timing of tankless descaling under a maintenance plan, and the business reply disputed their account.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Azle among the areas it serves. Based in Southlake.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater special: brand-new gas or electric 40 or 50 gal. tank water heater, $1,975 each with 8-year parts & 1-year labor warranty (garage installation); a second tier at $2,495 each with 12-year parts & labor warranty. Fine print: limited time, attic access fee not included, residential only, subject to change.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised professional installers, next-day or same-day replacement and help arranging the city inspection.
Worth knowing One reviewer said a multi-project job included a water heater set to scalding and unrepaired drywall; another said they were charged $1,075 for water heater drain work when they had called about an A/C drain.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Azle 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fort Worth
Lists Azle among the areas it serves. Based in Fort Worth.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A reviewer said a heater installed about 14 months earlier stopped working because of faulty wiring and that the company quoted over $350 to fix it after the one-year install warranty had expired; no company response was shown.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Azle 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.
Order: companies based in Azle 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 AZLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN AZLE
What Azle homes are like.
1987Median year built
34%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
10%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1987. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
89% 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 Azle.
2024 codes since May 4, 2026
Azle adopted the 2024 IRC, IPC, IMC, IECC and IFGC and the 2023 NEC, with local changes. The ordinance took effect May 4, 2026.
Getting to an attic water heater
Azle requires an attic water heater to have at least one of these: a permanent stair, a pull-down stair rated for 300 lb or more, or an access door from an upper floor.
City adjusts pH to limit scale
Azle's water report says the city keeps pH between 7.9 and 8.1 to limit both corrosion and scale, because hardness runs 100–140.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Azle homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose shows Oncor for ZIP 76020)
- Electric: AEP Texas North (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer (Power to Choose also shows AEP Texas North for ZIP 76020; we didn't check where the line falls inside Azle)
- Electric: Tri-County Electric Cooperative (The City of Azle lists it as the power company for parts of the area.)
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 76020 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · City of Azle - Fast Facts (utilities) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
Water
City of Azle (treats its own water drawn from Eagle Mountain Lake): Hardness ranges between 100 and 140 (mg/L), about 6–8 gpg (moderately hard to hard); 2025 Water Quality Report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Azle homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, AEP Texas North (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer and Tri-County Electric Cooperative customers in Azle. 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 Azle.
Permits and who issues them
Azle requires permits for all plumbing work, including replacing or repairing water heaters. Water heaters and other plumbing, electrical and mechanical jobs use one online miscellaneous permit application. The city notes that an Azle mailing address doesn't mean the home is inside city limits.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors must register with a current license and proof of insurance. Registering and renewing are free. General contractors don't register.
City of Azle Permit Desk (Community Development / Inspections) ↗ · Azle Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing permits ↗ · Azle Permits page (homestead DIY answer, code adoption) ↗ · Azle Contractors & Registration ↗ · Azle Fee Tables (revised 06/20/2023) ↗
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 Azle.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 10 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| White Settlement | 11 mi | Required | $20 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Fort Worth | 14 mi | Required | $10.34 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Benbrook | 16 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor |
| Haltom City | 16 mi | Check with city | $27.50 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Weatherford | 17 mi | Check with city | $75 | Weatherford Electric (City of Weatherford municipal utility) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Azle water heater questions.
Can I replace my own water heater in Azle?
Yes, if you own the home and live in it as your homestead. You still need a permit.
How much is the permit?
Most miscellaneous permits, including plumbing permits on their own, are $65, according to the city's fee tables revised June 2023.
Azle Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing ↗ · Azle Fee Tables ↗
Does my plumber pay to register with Azle?
No. Registration and renewal are free for plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors, but they need a current license and proof of insurance.
I have an Azle address. Do city permits apply?
Only inside city limits. The Azle mailing area and school district reach beyond them. If you're not sure, call the permit desk at 817-444-2541 x102.
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