Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN KYLE
Kyle Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Kyle.
Kyle requires a permit and inspection for every water heater replacement. A plumber licensed by the state and registered with the city pulls it, or you can if the home is your homestead. A homeowner permit in Kyle can't cover gas piping.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Kyle Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- The contractor doing the work, who must be registered with the city and licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. A homeowner with a Hays CAD homestead exemption can get a homestead permit, but not for natural gas or propane (LP) piping.
- Electric utility
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy and Texas Gas Service
- Water
- City of Kyle for part of the city; County Line SUD, Texas Water Utilities and Goforth SUD serve other areas
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2010 (median) · 67% 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 Kyle averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Kyle
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Kyle post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Austin Plumbing, Radiant Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical, Stan's Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Kyle average is shown.
What can change the price in Kyle?
Gas line work needs a State Licensed Responsible Master Plumber. Homestead permits don't cover natural gas or propane systems.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Kyle?
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 Kyle 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.
Fox Service Company
Lists Kyle 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.
Radiant Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Lists Kyle 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 Kyle 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 Kyle 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 Kyle 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.
Order: companies based in Kyle 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 KYLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN KYLE
What Kyle homes are like.
2010Median year built
4%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
48%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 50% 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 Kyle.
Garage height and drain pans
In a garage, Kyle requires the heater's ignition source to be at least 18 inches off the floor (except for units built to resist igniting flammable vapors). Where a leak would cause damage, you need a drain pan with a 3/4-inch drain.
Several water companies
Not every Kyle home is on city water. County Line SUD, Texas Water Utilities and Goforth SUD serve parts of Kyle. The city system uses water it buys plus wells in the Edwards and Barton Springs aquifers.
Kyle Establish New Service ↗ · Kyle 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Kyle homes.
Energy
- Electric: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (The city lists two gas companies; yours depends on your address)
- Gas: Texas Gas Service (One of the two gas companies the city lists; check your address)
City of Kyle Winter Storm Safety (utility contacts) ↗ · City of Kyle Dam Safety (electric, water and gas providers) ↗
Water
City of Kyle for part of the city; County Line SUD, Texas Water Utilities and Goforth SUD serve other areas
Kyle Establish New Service ↗ · Kyle 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Kyle homes.
For Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), CenterPoint Energy and Texas Gas Service customers in Kyle. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive ↗ActiveIncentive for replacing an existing electric storage water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- 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 Kyle.
Permits and who issues them
Kyle says state law requires the city to inspect water heater replacements, so you need a permit before work starts. Apply through the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal. Building Department: 512-262-3911.
Yes. Contractors must be registered with the City of Kyle.
City of Kyle Building Department ↗ · Kyle Building Services & Permits ↗ · Kyle Homeowners/Homestead Permit 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 Kyle.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buda | 6 mi | Required | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) |
| San Marcos | 9 mi | Required | $63 | SMTX Utilities (City of San Marcos Electric Utility) |
| Lockhart | 14 mi | Required | $125 | Lockhart Electric Utility (city-owned) |
| Austin | 22 mi | Required | — | Austin Energy |
| Canyon Lake | 24 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
| Hornsby Bend | 24 mi | Check with city (county) | — | Austin Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Kyle water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Kyle?
Yes. The city says state law requires it to inspect water heater replacements.
Can I install a gas water heater myself?
Not the gas piping. Kyle's homestead permit doesn't cover natural gas plumbing, so a licensed plumber must do that part.
Who is my water provider?
It depends on your address: City of Kyle, County Line SUD, Texas Water Utilities or Goforth SUD.
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