Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MINERAL WELLS
Mineral Wells, TX Water Heater
Replacement
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MINERAL WELLS AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Mineral Wells.
A water heater permit in Mineral Wells is a $20 plumbing base fee plus $7 per heater under the FY 2027 schedule, one of the lowest in the area. Permits and contractor registration go through the GovWell portal. Oncor serves the city, and United Cooperative Services members can get a $150 rebate on a heat pump water heater.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Mineral Wells Building Permits
- Permit fee
- $20 plumbing base permit fee plus $7 per water heater (Master Fee Schedule FY 2027, starting October 1, 2026)
- Who gets the permit
- The city's permit guide says a licensed master plumber registered with the city must do all plumbing work, but it also says homeowners can do permitted work on their own homestead (with proof of a homestead exemption).
- Electric utility
- Oncor and United Cooperative Services
- Water
- City of Mineral Wells
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Electric Water Heater Rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1966 (median) · 59% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Mineral Wells averages or guaranteed quotes.
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What we know about prices in Mineral Wells
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$20 plumbing base permit fee plus $7 per water heater (Master Fee Schedule FY 2027, starting October 1, 2026). City of Mineral Wells Building Permits fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Mineral Wells average is shown.
What can change the price in Mineral Wells?
Gas line work and electrical work need their own permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mineral Wells?
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 →
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN MINERAL WELLS
What Mineral Wells homes are like.
1966Median year built
73%Built before 1980
59%Owner-occupied
52%Heat with utility gas
71%Single-family homes
About 73% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Mineral Wells.
Code edition in the permit guide
The city's permit guide cites the 2012 International Plumbing Code for plumbing permits.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mineral Wells homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (The city's outage page links to Oncor's outage map)
- Electric: United Cooperative Services (Serves parts of Palo Pinto County; we didn't confirm which addresses)
Mineral Wells: Report or View Electrical Outages ↗ · United Cooperative Services: About ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mineral Wells homes.
For Oncor and United Cooperative Services customers in Mineral Wells. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Electric Water Heater Rebate ↗Active$150 per heat pump electric water heater that qualifies (40 gallons or more, energy factor 2.0 or higher), for United members.
- 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 Mineral Wells.
Permits and who issues them
Mineral Wells requires a plumbing permit before you install, replace or repair any plumbing system. Trade permits and contractor registration are handled online at app.govwell.com/mineral-wells-tx, and each trade applies for its own permit.
Yes. Every project needs a registered contractor. Register in the GovWell portal.
City of Mineral Wells Building Permits ↗ · Mineral Wells Building Permits ↗ · Mineral Wells: Do You Need a Permit ↗ · Mineral Wells Master Fee Schedule FY 2027 ↗
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 Mineral Wells.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | 18 mi | Check with city | $75 | Weatherford Electric (City of Weatherford municipal utility) |
| Azle | 32 mi | Required | $65 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, AEP Texas North (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, Tri-County Electric Cooperative |
| White Settlement | 36 mi | Required | $20 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Benbrook | 37 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor |
| Saginaw | 42 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Fort Worth | 43 mi | Required | $10.34 | Oncor (delivery) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mineral Wells water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Mineral Wells?
A $20 plumbing base fee plus $7 per water heater, under the FY 2027 fee schedule that started October 1, 2026.
Can a homeowner do the work?
The city's guide says homeowners can work on their own homestead under a permit with proof of a homestead exemption, but it also says a registered master plumber must do plumbing. Check with the city before you start.
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