Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MURPHY
Murphy Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Murphy.
Murphy lists water heaters and water softeners as work that needs a permit. Registered contractors apply through the city's online portal. Power comes from Oncor or Farmers Electric Cooperative, depending on your address. NTMWD water from Lavon Lake reached 200 ppm hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Murphy Development Services (Building & Inspections)
- Who gets the permit
- The online portal is set up for registered contractors. We didn't find rules for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- Oncor (delivery) and Farmers Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Murphy (treated water from North Texas Municipal Water District, mainly Lavon Lake) · Up to 200 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (range 96–200 ppm), 2025 Annual Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 94% 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 Murphy averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Murphy
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Murphy 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 Murphy average is shown.
What can change the price in Murphy?
Murphy's list also includes replacing water lines, water softeners, HVAC heat pumps and condensers, and electrical work.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Murphy?
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 Murphy 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 Murphy 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 Murphy 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.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Murphy 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 Murphy 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Murphy 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 Murphy 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 MURPHY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MURPHY
What Murphy homes are like.
2005Median year built
5%Built before 1980
94%Owner-occupied
77%Heat with utility gas
98%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2005. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
77% 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 Murphy.
Softeners need permits too
Murphy's permit list includes water softeners as well as water heaters. That matters if you want a softener because of NTMWD's hard water.
Murphy – When a Permit Is Required ↗ · Murphy 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Murphy homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (delivery) (Oncor lists Murphy as a community it serves)
- Electric: Farmers Electric Cooperative (The city links to a Farmers Electric service map)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Atmos Mid-Tex Division serves Dallas–Fort Worth; we found no source naming Murphy specifically)
Oncor – Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Murphy – Farmers Electric ↗ · Atmos Energy – Texas service territory (Mid-Tex Division serves the Dallas–Fort Worth area) ↗
Water
City of Murphy (treated water from North Texas Municipal Water District, mainly Lavon Lake): Up to 200 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (range 96–200 ppm), 2025 Annual Water Quality Report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Murphy homes.
For Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy customers in Murphy. 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 Murphy.
Permits and who issues them
Murphy lists water heaters as work that needs a permit; replacing plumbing fixtures doesn't. Registered contractors apply, pay, book inspections and check results in the city's online portal.
Yes. Contractors must register with the city before they get portal access. Paying by credit card adds a 2% fee.
City of Murphy Development Services (Building & Inspections) ↗ · Murphy – When a Permit Is Required ↗ · Murphy – Building & Inspections Online Permitting ↗
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 Murphy.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse | 4 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Wylie | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Richardson | 7 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor (delivery) |
| Allen | 7 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Garland | 7 mi | Required | $88 | Garland Power & Light (GP&L), Oncor (delivery) with retail provider choice |
| Rowlett | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Murphy water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Murphy?
Yes. The city lists water heaters as work that needs a permit.
Do I need a permit for a water softener in Murphy?
Yes. Water softeners are on the city's list of work that needs a permit.
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