Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MANSFIELD
Mansfield Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Mansfield.
In Mansfield, a plumber registered with the city pulls the plumbing permit for water heater work through MyGov. The posted 2022 fee schedule lists $75. Oncor delivers power. The city runs its own water utility, and the water is moderately hard, about 5 to 7 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Mansfield Building Safety Department
- Permit fee
- $75 plumbing permit (Building Safety Fee Schedule 2022)
- Who gets the permit
- The city FAQ says each subcontractor must be registered with the city and get its own permit. The rules for homeowners doing plumbing aren't spelled out.
- Electric utility
- Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- Mansfield Water Utilities (treats water purchased from Tarrant Regional Water District) · About 90 to 120 mg/L (5 to 7 grains per gallon), described as medium; 2025 report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Mansfield averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mansfield
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 plumbing permit (Building Safety Fee Schedule 2022). City of Mansfield Building Safety Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price6 of the companies listed for Mansfield post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth, Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Arlington, 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 Mansfield average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mansfield?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Fort Worth
Lists Mansfield among the areas it serves. Based in Mansfield.
- 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.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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.
KMP Plumbing, Heating & Air (Kennedale Mansfield Plumbing)
Lists Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 MANSFIELD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MANSFIELD
What Mansfield homes are like.
2004Median year built
9%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
78%Single-family homes
About 29% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
56% 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 Mansfield.
Fees date from 2022
The posted Building Safety fee schedule is labeled 2022. It lists a flat $75 plumbing permit, a $100 re-inspection fee, and a penalty equal to 100% of the permit fee for work started before the permit is issued.
Iron and manganese stains
Mansfield's water utility says iron and manganese in its untreated water can leave brownish-orange stains on fixtures. It has used chlorine dioxide since 2003 to reduce them.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mansfield homes.
Energy
- Electric: Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery (Oncor lists Mansfield; ZIP 76063 shows only Oncor plans)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Mansfield is on Atmos Mid-Tex's list of cities it serves)
Oncor: Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 76063 ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Tariffs (Mar. 2023), Section II: Cities Served (eff. 10/01/2022) ↗
Water
Mansfield Water Utilities (treats water purchased from Tarrant Regional Water District): About 90 to 120 mg/L (5 to 7 grains per gallon), described as medium; 2025 report
Mansfield 2025 Water Quality Report (CCR) ↗ · Mansfield Water Quality website ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mansfield homes.
For Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery and Atmos Energy customers in Mansfield. 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 Mansfield.
Permits and who issues them
Mansfield requires a permit to change or repair any building system, including plumbing. Plumbing permits are submitted in the city's online MyGov system, and you request inspections there too.
Yes. Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, irrigation and third-party energy contractors must register with the city in MyGov, with a driver's license and state license.
City of Mansfield Building Safety Department ↗ · Mansfield Permits & Registration ↗ · Mansfield Building Safety Permit Fee Schedule (2022) ↗ · Mansfield FAQ: remodeling permits ↗
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 Mansfield.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendon | 7 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Arlington | 9 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Cedar Hill | 9 mi | Required | $75 | HILCO Electric Cooperative |
| Grand Prairie | 10 mi | Required | $60 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Midlothian | 10 mi | Required | $50 | Competitive retail (Power to Choose), HILCO Electric Cooperative |
| Forest Hill | 11 mi | Required | $65 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mansfield water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit in Mansfield?
$75 under the city's Building Safety fee schedule, dated 2022. Re-inspections are $100.
Is Mansfield water hard?
The city calls it medium, usually 90 to 120 mg/L, or about 5 to 7 grains of hardness.
Does my plumber need to register with Mansfield?
Yes. Plumbing contractors must register with the city and pull their own permits in MyGov.
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