Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NEW BRAUNFELS
New Braunfels Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in New Braunfels.
A water heater permit in New Braunfels comes to about $55: a $15 issuance fee, $5 for the heater and a $35 home inspection, plus a 3% technology fee. New Braunfels Utilities supplies power and water to most of the city, with GVEC and Pedernales at the edges. CenterPoint supplies gas where it's available.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of New Braunfels Development Services, Building Safety Division
- Permit fee
- $15 permit issuance fee plus $5 for the water heater and a $35 home inspection fee ($55), plus a 3% technology fee (plumbing fee table last changed Oct 2023).
- Who gets the permit
- Only license holders or the people they authorize to sign can apply as plumbing contractors. If you own and live in the home, you can do your own work after Building Safety approves your homestead exemption, but the building official must be satisfied you can do the plumbing well and safely before issuing you a permit.
- Electric utility
- New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) and Pedernales Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- New Braunfels Utilities (most of the city); Crystal Clear WSC, Springs Hill WSC, Canyon Lake Water Service Co. and Green Valley SUD serve edge areas
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 65% 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 New Braunfels averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in New Braunfels
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$15 permit issuance fee plus $5 for the water heater and a $35 home inspection fee ($55), plus a 3% technology fee (plumbing fee table last changed Oct 2023).. City of New Braunfels Development Services, Building Safety Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for New Braunfels post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 1-800-Plumber +Air of New Braunfels, Beyer Plumbing, Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio), Jon Wayne Service Company, Mr. Plumber (San Antonio). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no New Braunfels average is shown.
What can change the price in New Braunfels?
Gas lines ($15) and gas tests ($15) are separate gas charges. Electrical and mechanical work need their own permits. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in New Braunfels?
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 →
1-800-Plumber +Air of New Braunfels
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in New Braunfels.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotion: '$100 Off Any New Water Heater' (not to be combined with any other offer).
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air (Service Experts San Antonio)
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised prompt, professional replacements with the tank on the truck, and reliable service on an outdoor gas tankless unit.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Aramendia recommended $3,400 and $4,000 replacements for heaters another plumber then got working (2025, 2024).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Beyer Plumbing
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer: '$300 Off Water Heater Installation or Replacement with 0% financing for 18 months' — conventional and tankless heaters purchased through Beyer, new systems only, financing for well-qualified buyers.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised on-time, well-explained water heater repairs and replacements, including a 2023 heater and softener install.
Worth knowing A 2019 Yelp reviewer disputed $217 parts-acquisition and $435 difficult-installation charges, and said the first was refunded after they complained.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio)
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Specials on water heater page: 'Save 10% off a brand new tankless water heater'; '$599 Water Heater Renewal Special' (relief valve check, flush, anode rod and drain valve replacement); '$129 Plumbing Rejuuuvenation' tank flush with plumbing inspection; 5% discounts for first responders, seniors 65+ and military/veterans.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tankless conversions, quick repairs and well-explained options on water heater visits.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a tankless water heater failed daily for five days after technicians had trouble programming it, and objected to what they described as a $21,000 overpayment.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Jon Wayne Service Company
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation 'you can expect it to start at $2,372' (estimate; varies). Coupon page: 'Get a Free Water Heater Included When You Purchase Qualifying Systems'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised professional installation and maintenance, and one said the technician advised that a 20-year-old heater could keep running.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said Jon Wayne would not work with a manufacturer's warranty on a heater it had installed (2026), quoted $2,400 to install a customer-supplied heater (2020), and pushed a roughly $8,000 tankless system during a pump repair (2019).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Plumber (San Antonio)
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: 'For Limited Time: Take $250* Off a New Tankless Water Heater OR Get $150 Off* a New Tank Water Heater' (*restrictions apply).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a technician who installed a new water heater and water softener.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (San Antonio)
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a technician's advice on a water heater problem and fast after-hours help with a leaking expansion tank.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers raised a 2026 permit delay that left them without hot water, a 2016 installation another plumber said would fail inspection, and a $587 pressure-valve charge.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
San Antonio Plumbing Company
Lists New Braunfels among the areas it serves. Based in Helotes.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised courteous technicians, quick scheduling and help coordinating a warranty-company water heater replacement.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers described a 2020 $4,100 quote for a 75-gallon gas heater without an itemized receipt, return visits after hot and cold lines were swapped, and a 2024 heater left unplugged.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in New Braunfels 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 NEW BRAUNFELS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NEW BRAUNFELS
What New Braunfels homes are like.
2006Median year built
20%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
20%Heat with utility gas
72%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.
78% 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 New Braunfels.
No NBU water heater rebate in 2026
NBU's 2026 home rebates cover thermostats, washers, trees, AC checkups and solar, but not water heaters.
Homestead owners need approval first
Before doing your own work, you need Building Safety to approve your homestead exemption, and the building official must be satisfied you can do the plumbing safely.
New Braunfels Code Ch. 14 Buildings (contractor registration, homestead exemption) ↗
2021 codes
New Braunfels uses the 2021 International Plumbing, Residential and Fuel Gas codes. The city plans to consider the 2027 codes by fall 2027.
Utility maps are from 2018
The city's summary of utility providers comes from a 2018 planning document. Check who serves your address.
City of New Braunfels comprehensive plan Facilities chapter (2018) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies New Braunfels homes.
Energy
- Electric: New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) (Most of the city)
- Electric: Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) (South of County Line Road)
- Electric: Pedernales Electric Cooperative (West of the city along FM 306)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Many areas; not every part of the city has natural gas)
City of New Braunfels comprehensive plan Facilities chapter (2018) ↗
Water
New Braunfels Utilities (most of the city); Crystal Clear WSC, Springs Hill WSC, Canyon Lake Water Service Co. and Green Valley SUD serve edge areas
NBU Water Quality Reports ↗ · NBU 2025 Water Quality Report ↗ · NBU: The Facts About Hard Water ↗ · City of New Braunfels comprehensive plan Facilities chapter (2018) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for New Braunfels homes.
For New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), Pedernales Electric Cooperative and CenterPoint Energy customers in New Braunfels. 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.
- 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 New Braunfels.
Permits and who issues them
The city requires a permit to install, change, repair or replace any plumbing, gas, electrical or mechanical system, and its plumbing permit application has a charge for an expansion tank or water heater. Plumbing permits are submitted through the city's online permit portal and inspected by Building Safety.
General and limited contractors register with the city every year. Plumbing permits are applied for by the state license holder or someone they authorize to sign.
City of New Braunfels Development Services, Building Safety Division ↗ · New Braunfels Permits (Building Safety) ↗ · New Braunfels Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · New Braunfels Code Appendix D fee schedule (Municode) ↗ · New Braunfels Code Ch. 14 Buildings (contractor registration, homestead exemption) ↗
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 New Braunfels.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibolo | 11 mi | Required | $75 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) |
| Seguin | 12 mi | Required | $25 | City of Seguin Electric Department, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) |
| Schertz | 12 mi | Required | $60 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities |
| Selma | 14 mi | Required | $75 | CPS Energy, GVEC, Reliant Energy (Entex) |
| Canyon Lake | 15 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
| Universal City | 15 mi | Required | $110 | CPS Energy, GVEC |
COMMON QUESTIONS
New Braunfels water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in New Braunfels?
Yes. The city requires a permit to replace any plumbing or gas system, and the plumbing permit application has a water heater charge.
New Braunfels Permits (Building Safety) ↗ · New Braunfels Plumbing Permit Application ↗
What does the permit cost?
About $55 before the 3% technology fee: $15 issuance, $5 for the water heater, $35 for the home inspection.
New Braunfels Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · New Braunfels Code Appendix D fee schedule (Municode) ↗
Does NBU offer a water heater rebate?
Not in 2026. NBU's home rebate list doesn't include water heaters.
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