Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MCKINNEY
McKinney Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in McKinney.
A permit to replace a water heater in a McKinney home is $40, and you apply online in the city's CSS portal. The plumber must be registered with the city, which is free with a Texas master plumber license, and must sign a verification form for each job. Depending on where you live, Oncor, CoServ or Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative delivers power. Water comes from North Texas Municipal Water District.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of McKinney Building Inspections (Development Services)
- Permit fee
- $40 home water heater permit (city Permit Fee Schedule PDF, no date; file last changed October 2025)
- Who gets the permit
- Licensed contractors must register with the City of McKinney before a permit can be issued. Plumbers register with a Texas Responsible Master Plumber license and photo ID. Each master license holder must sign a Signature Verification Form for every job. The McKinney pages we read don't say whether homeowners can pull permits.
- Electric utility
- Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider), CoServ Electric and Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative
- Water
- City of McKinney (treated water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2007 (median) · 64% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 11 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 McKinney averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in McKinney
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$40 home water heater permit (city Permit Fee Schedule PDF, no date; file last changed October 2025). City of McKinney Building Inspections (Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for McKinney post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas, Crown Plumbing Service. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no McKinney average is shown.
What can change the price in McKinney?
Gas and meter inspections use a separate 'Residential Stand-Alone Plumbing' permit, and electrical work uses a 'Residential Stand-Alone Electric' permit. Replacing fixtures in the same spot without changing pipes doesn't need a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in McKinney?
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 →
Allen Plumbing & Water Leak Detection
Lists McKinney among the areas it serves. Based in Allen.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised quick diagnosis and replacement of a leaking water heater pipe.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Lists McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney 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.
ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas
Lists McKinney 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.
Also listing McKinney: Crown Plumbing Service.
Order: companies based in McKinney 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 MCKINNEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MCKINNEY
What McKinney homes are like.
2007Median year built
8%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
53%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
About 40% 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 McKinney.
Signature form for every job
McKinney requires each master license holder to sign a Signature Verification Form for every job before a permit is issued.
City repair help for lower-income owners
McKinney's HUD-funded Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction program pays for emergency and small repairs for very low- to moderate-income homeowners inside city limits (for example, the income limit for a one-person household is $67,850).
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies McKinney homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider) (Delivers power to most of the city)
- Electric: CoServ Electric (Serves parts of McKinney)
- Electric: Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (Serves some parts of the city (the city FAQ calls it Grayson County Electric Cooperative/GCEC))
Water
City of McKinney (treated water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District)
City of McKinney: Water Usage / Water Source ↗ · City of McKinney: 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for McKinney homes.
For Oncor Electric Delivery (with a retail electric provider), CoServ Electric and Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative customers in McKinney. 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 McKinney.
Permits and who issues them
McKinney lists Water Heater as a home repair that needs a permit. Apply online in the city's Citizen Self Service (CSS/EnerGov) portal by typing "Water Heater" in the Application Assistant search bar. The city's DNA portal has a step-by-step guide.
Yes. Plumbing and mechanical license holders register in the CSS portal with their Texas license and photo ID. There's no fee, and registration lasts until the state license expires.
City of McKinney Building Inspections (Development Services) ↗ · City of McKinney: Home Repairs & Permit Information ↗ · City of McKinney: Fee Schedule page ↗ · City of McKinney: Permit Fees (PDF) ↗ · City of McKinney: Contractor Registration ↗
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 McKinney.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Allen | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Melissa | 9 mi | Required | — | Oncor, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Prosper | 9 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery), CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Princeton | 9 mi | Check with city | — | Retail electric choice; Oncor or TNMP delivery |
| Frisco | 10 mi | Required | $50 | CoServ Electric, Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
McKinney water heater questions.
How do I apply for a water heater permit in McKinney?
Log in to the city's Citizen Self Service portal and type "Water Heater" in the Application Assistant search bar. The home water heater permit is $40.
City of McKinney: Home Repairs & Permit Information ↗ · City of McKinney: Permit Fees (PDF) ↗
Does my plumber have to register with McKinney?
Yes. Licensed contractors must register before a permit is issued. Plumbers provide their Texas Responsible Master Plumber license and photo ID, and there's no fee.
Who delivers electricity in McKinney?
It depends on your address. The city lists Oncor, CoServ Electric and Grayson-Collin (GCEC).
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