Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CEDAR PARK
Cedar Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cedar Park.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Cedar Park. Water heaters are on the city's permit list, and you apply through MGO Connect. Pedernales Electric Cooperative supplies power, and city water tested at 183 ppm hardness in the 2025 report.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Cedar Park Building Permits & Inspections (Development Services)
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor registered with the city, or a homeowner who lives in the home, has a homestead exemption, signs the city's notarized Homestead Affidavit and does all the work personally.
- Electric utility
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy and Texas Gas Service
- Water
- City of Cedar Park · 183 ppm as CaCO3 (about 10.7 gpg), 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 67% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Cedar Park averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cedar Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Cedar Park post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Austin Plumbing, Beyond Wow Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin, Radiant Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical, Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical, 1-800-Plumber +Air of Round Rock. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cedar Park average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cedar Park?
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 →
Austin Plumbing
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: '10% Off First-Time Customers' (general discount, no water heater price published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A company-hosted testimonial praises phone troubleshooting for a water heater problem.
Worth knowing Not enough water heater reviews to assess installation quality or pricing; no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Beyond Wow Plumbing
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Offers (expire 9/30/26): '$100 off Tank-Type Water Heater Installation' and free Flow-tech water conditioning device ('$1,500 value') with a new tankless install offers page: 'SAVE $250 on a Tank Water Heater Installation or $500 on a Tankless Water Heater Installation'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day tank replacement, a professional emergency repair on an attic electric water heater, and a quick fix after a drain-and-refill service.
Worth knowing Two customers described Navien tankless installs with leaks, gas-line problems and failed inspections.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Cedar Park Plumbing
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Leander.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A 2009 reviewer praised a fairly priced water heater thermostat repair.
Worth knowing A 2010 reviewer disputed a $95 minimum charge for a short water heater diagnosis; she said the company told her that was its minimum charge.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Fox Service Company
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a quick inspection and next-day water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A 2024 Yelp reviewer said he was charged $700 for 30 minutes of labor on a warranty part after an initial invoice showed only a $90 trip fee (no reply visible).
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$150 Off Any Tank Water Heater Replacement' and '$300 Off New Tankless Water Heater' (unit must be provided by Mr. Rooter), both expiring 09/30/2026 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater and pressure-valve replacement, clear explanations, and a quick tankless repair.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said an $800 Rinnai tankless repair did not solve the problem and a $5,000 fix was then suggested; another objected to a $69 dispatch fee for a replacement quote; a 2017 reviewer said a new gas valve was broken during a warranty repair.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Radiant Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Installation page includes a general cost explainer: standard 40-50 gal gas/electric install 'might range from $300 to $900, excluding the unit's cost'; tankless install '$1,000 to $3,000 or more' — presented as general estimates, not a Radiant quote
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised professional service across jobs including water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A water heater customer disputed warranty-replacement charges.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Reliant Plumbing
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a free Sunday relight, advice on a failing unit and a professional, clean installation.
Worth knowing BBB complaints allege a $1,703.42 double charge (Reliant said a refund had been issued), an unfinished tankless job (answered, not resolved), an unconsented $213 membership (unanswered) and a faulty tankless install that ended in a $2,500 refund (resolved).
9 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Austin)
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day repair, honest advice on what a replacement did and did not need, and a quick fix to a burst water heater pipe.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said a $2,500 replacement bid was repaired elsewhere for $150; another said a tankless installation flooded the house, and that the Austin manager accepted responsibility and arranged drying and repairs.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: 'Up To $300 Off A New Water Heater' — 10% off up to $300 on a standard water heater only, expires September 30, 2026
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One customer praised same-day water heater installation.
Worth knowing Water heater customers described booking or follow-up difficulties.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
1-800-Plumber +Air of Round Rock
Lists Cedar Park among the areas it serves. Based in Round Rock.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotion: '$100 Off Any New Water Heater' ('Upgrade to a New Energy Efficient Model!').
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Cedar Park 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 CEDAR PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CEDAR PARK
What Cedar Park homes are like.
2005Median year built
6%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
54%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 31% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Cedar Park.
Doing it yourself takes a notarized affidavit
To do your own plumbing, you swear that you own the home, live in it and claim it as your homestead. You also promise not to hire out the work, to hire a registered licensed contractor if the work fails, and to tell a future buyer you did the work yourself.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cedar Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Listed by the city)
- Gas: Texas Gas Service (Also listed by the city)
Water
City of Cedar Park: 183 ppm as CaCO3 (about 10.7 gpg), 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cedar Park homes.
For Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), Atmos Energy and Texas Gas Service customers in Cedar Park. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Texas Gas Service rebates ↗ExpiredThe company says its energy efficiency program has expired and rebates are no longer available.
- 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 Cedar Park.
Permits and who issues them
Cedar Park lists 'Water Heater / Water softener' as work that needs a permit. Apply through the MGO Connect portal. Development Services: 512-401-5100.
Yes. The homestead affidavit refers to licensed contractors 'registered with the City of Cedar Park', and the city links to contractor registration in MGO Connect.
City of Cedar Park Building Permits & Inspections (Development Services) ↗ · Cedar Park Do I Need a Permit? ↗ · Cedar Park Residential Permits ↗ · Cedar Park Homestead Affidavit ↗
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 Cedar Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy Creek | 5 mi | Required (county) | — | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer), Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Leander | 5 mi | Required | $40 | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| Round Rock | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice |
| Wells Branch | 9 mi | Check with city (county) | — | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) |
| Steiner Ranch | 11 mi | Required (county) | Case by case: WCID 17's | Austin Energy |
| Georgetown | 13 mi | Required | $50 | Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cedar Park water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Cedar Park?
Yes. The city's permit list includes 'Water Heater / Water softener'.
Can I do it myself?
Only on your own homestead. You must sign the notarized Homestead Affidavit, show proof of your homestead exemption and do the work yourself.
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