Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN IRVING
Irving Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Irving.
Irving requires a permit and a final inspection for every water heater install. Apply through the MGO permit portal. Only a homeowner working on a homestead listed with DCAD, or a licensed plumber registered with the city, can pull it. In Irving, Oncor delivers power, Atmos Energy supplies gas, and the city runs its own water utility.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Irving Inspections Department
- Who gets the permit
- You can do the work on your own homestead (based on DCAD records). Anyone else must be a licensed plumber registered as a contractor with the City of Irving.
- Electric utility
- Oncor
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Irving Water Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 38% 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 Irving averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Irving
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Irving post water heater prices or specials on their websites: ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas, Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, KMP Plumbing, Heating & Air (Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing), Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Irving average is shown.
What can change the price in Irving?
The handout requires an outside air supply when the space is smaller than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/h, plus sediment traps, approved ball-type gas shutoff valves and approved gas connectors. It doesn't list separate fees for gas or electrical work.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Irving?
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 →
ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas
Lists Irving among the areas it serves. Based in Irving.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' — purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required, residential only; 'Offer expires 09/30/2026.'
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Irving 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 Dallas
Lists Irving among the areas it serves. Based in Plano.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said an unapproved $287.88 maintenance renewal was charged after a water heater purchase; the company said it refunded the charge.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Irving 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.
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Irving among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day water heater replacement completed within hours and clear explanations during annual water heater flushes.
Worth knowing BBB complainants said a $13,000 replacement was sold over the phone for an elderly parent and that a $1,600 deposit on a cancelled replacement took over two months to refund; the company defended its upfront pricing and confirmed the refund was processed April 12, 2025.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Irving among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who fixed a tankless water heater and adjusted its temperature on request.
Worth knowing A reviewer said follow-up work on newly installed water heaters, including a gas-smell call, cost around $1,000 and did not find the inside leak; they reported a 50% refund.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
KMP Plumbing, Heating & Air (Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing)
Lists Irving among the areas it serves. Based in Burleson.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: '$45 Off' coupon for new customers shown on the water heater replacement page (no water heater install price published).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a Friday-night replacement finished after 10 p.m., a careful Rinnai tankless install at what the reviewer called a reasonable price, and knowledgeable, friendly technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the company's widget filters out lower-rated reviews.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Irving 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 Dallas
Lists Irving among the areas it serves. Based in Farmers Branch.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater replacement and a technician who helped secure warranty coverage on a failed unit.
Worth knowing Several customers said technicians quoted replacements they did not need or at prices far above other plumbers; Mr.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Irving 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 Irving 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 IRVING
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN IRVING
What Irving homes are like.
1986Median year built
36%Built before 1980
38%Owner-occupied
33%Heat with utility gas
43%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
65% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 38% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Irving.
Irving's water heater checklist
Irving requires a drain pan (at least 1.5 inches deep with a 3/4-inch drain) where a leak would cause damage. The relief valve (T&P) and pan drains must run separately to the outside and end 6 to 24 inches above the ground. Corrugated flex line isn't allowed for the T&P drain, and single-wall vents need at least two screws per joint. The handout also bans holes through fire walls on zero-lot-line homes.
City of Irving Residential Water Heater Guidelines (06.25.2025) ↗
Homestead check uses DCAD
Irving uses Dallas Central Appraisal District records to decide whether your home counts as a homestead for a homeowner permit.
City of Irving Residential Water Heater Guidelines (06.25.2025) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Irving homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Owns the power lines; you pick your electricity company on Power to Choose (city page archived Dec 2024))
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75038 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 75061 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
Water
City of Irving Water Utilities
City of Irving 2024 Water Quality Report (Internet Archive copy) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Irving homes.
For Oncor and Atmos Energy customers in Irving. 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 Irving.
Permits and who issues them
Irving's home water heater handout says you need a permit to install a water heater, under the International Plumbing and Residential Codes. Apply and request the final inspection in the MGO permit portal (MGOConnect.org).
Yes. Plumbers other than homestead owners must register as contractors with the City of Irving, which they can do online at MGOConnect.org.
City of Irving Inspections Department ↗ · City of Irving Residential Water Heater Guidelines (updated 06.25.2025; Internet Archive copy) ↗ · City of Irving Building Inspections (Internet Archive copy, Feb 2026) ↗
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 Irving.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euless | 6 mi | Required | — | Oncor |
| Farmers Branch | 7 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Coppell | 7 mi | Required | $80 | Oncor |
| Grapevine | 8 mi | Required | $37 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Bedford | 10 mi | Required | — | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Carrollton | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $4) | Oncor |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Irving water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Irving?
Yes. Irving's water heater rules say you need a permit to install one, then a final inspection requested through MGOConnect.org.
Can I replace my own water heater in Irving?
Only on your homestead, as shown in DCAD records. Anyone else must be a licensed plumber registered with the City of Irving.
Where do the relief valve and pan drains have to go?
Each one runs separately to the outside, ending 6 to 24 inches above the ground (or no more than 6 inches above an approved drain). Other ways are allowed only when that isn't possible.
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