Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN KELLER
Keller Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Keller.
A water heater permit in Keller is $100 under the FY 2025-26 fee schedule, unless the work is already part of a building permit. Power comes from Oncor or Tri-County Electric Cooperative, depending on your address, and Atmos Energy supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Keller Community Development (Building Services)
- Permit fee
- $100 per permit for miscellaneous plumbing such as a water heater (FY 2025-26 Keller Fee Schedule), charged only when no building permit is issued
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor working for the owner sends an Owner Affidavit with the application. We didn't find rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Oncor and Tri-County Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Keller
- Rebate worth checking
- Energy Star Certified Product Rebate (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1999 (median) · 84% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Keller averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Keller
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 per permit for miscellaneous plumbing such as a water heater (FY 2025-26 Keller Fee Schedule), charged only when no building permit is issued. City of Keller Community Development (Building Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Keller post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Keller average is shown.
What can change the price in Keller?
You need a backflow permit to install or maintain a backflow device.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Keller?
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 Keller 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.
Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical
Lists Keller 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 Keller 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 Keller 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.
Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing
Lists Keller 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 Keller 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 Keller 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 Keller 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 KELLER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN KELLER
What Keller homes are like.
1999Median year built
10%Built before 1980
84%Owner-occupied
63%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1999. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
63% 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 Keller.
No fee if a building permit covers it
Keller charges the $100 miscellaneous plumbing fee only when the work isn't already covered by a building permit. A water heater swapped during a bigger remodel isn't charged separately.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Keller homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (Delivers the power; choose your electricity company on Power to Choose)
- Electric: Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Also listed by the city; it doesn't say which addresses)
- Gas: Atmos Energy
Texas PUC Power to Choose plan data for ZIP 76248 (company_tdu_name field) ↗ · City of Keller - Resident Guide (utility providers) ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division tariff - Section II, Cities and Counties Served (Mar 2023) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Keller homes.
For Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy customers in Keller. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Energy Star Certified Product Rebate ↗UnclearTri-County members can get a bill credit of up to $50 for a new Energy Star certified product (up to two per account through 2026).
- 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 Keller.
Permits and who issues them
Keller lists plumbing permits under its mechanical, electrical and plumbing permit rules, and its FY 2025-26 fee schedule has a miscellaneous plumbing permit that names water heaters. Contractors working for an owner include an Owner Affidavit with the application.
City of Keller Community Development (Building Services) ↗ · Keller Permit Requirements (Internet Archive copy, Feb 2026) ↗ · FY 2025-26 Keller Fee Schedule, Sec. 1 Building Services (Internet Archive copy, Jan 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 Keller.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | 5 mi | Required | $70 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Southlake | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| North Richland Hills | 5 mi | Required | $17 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Trophy Club | 5 mi | Required | $85 | Oncor |
| Colleyville | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| Roanoke | 6 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Keller water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Keller?
$100 as a miscellaneous plumbing permit under the FY 2025-26 fee schedule, when no building permit covers the work.
Who provides electricity in Keller?
The city lists Oncor (you pick your electricity company on Power to Choose) and Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
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