Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SCHERTZ
Schertz Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Schertz.
Schertz lists water heater replacement as work that needs a permit. A plumbing repair or replacement permit is $60 plus a $10 technology fee. Depending on your neighborhood, power comes from GVEC, CPS Energy or NBU. Schertz's water comes from the Carrizo Aquifer.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Schertz Inspections Division
- Permit fee
- $60 plumbing repair/replacement permit plus a $10 technology fee (FY 2026-27 schedule starting Oct 1, 2026; same as FY 2025-26). Re-inspections start at $75.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city, or a homestead owner doing their own work, who doesn't have to register as a contractor.
- Electric utility
- Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy and New Braunfels Utilities
- Gas utility
- CenterPoint Energy and CPS Energy
- Water
- City of Schertz (supply from Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation, Carrizo Aquifer); Green Valley SUD in far north and south Schertz
- Rebate worth checking
- Schertz Home Energy Efficiency Program (SHEEP) (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 78% 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 Schertz averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Schertz
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$60 plumbing repair/replacement permit plus a $10 technology fee (FY 2026-27 schedule starting Oct 1, 2026; same as FY 2025-26). Re-inspections start at $75.. City of Schertz Inspections Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Schertz post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George 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 Schertz average is shown.
What can change the price in Schertz?
Electrical and mechanical repair/replacement are separate $60 permits. Starting work without a permit adds $200. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Schertz?
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 →
Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air (Service Experts San Antonio)
Lists Schertz 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.
George Plumbing
Lists Schertz among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Special: '$300 Off Any Tankless Water Heater Installation OR 12-Month Same-As-Cash Financing' (specials page shows expiration dates of 09/30/2026 on offers; not combinable).
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised clear repair-or-replace options, punctual crews and careful work, including a replacement that fixed a previously botched install.
Worth knowing A 2023 Yelp reviewer blamed pipe quality for corrosion and a leak on a 2019 install; the owner replied that it had advised them to use another company.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio)
Lists Schertz 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 Schertz 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 Schertz 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 Schertz 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 Schertz 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A maintenance-plan customer praised reliable scheduling, arrival calls and thorough technicians on visits that included their water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Schertz 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 SCHERTZ
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SCHERTZ
What Schertz homes are like.
2002Median year built
17%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
18%Heat with utility gas
87%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.
81% 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 Schertz.
Three power companies
Depending on the part of town, Schertz homes get power from GVEC, CPS Energy or New Braunfels Utilities, and gas from CenterPoint or, around Lookout Rd/Doerr Lane, CPS Energy.
Carrizo Aquifer water
Since 2003, Schertz has gotten its water from the Carrizo Aquifer through the Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation. Its neighbors use the Edwards Aquifer.
Emergency replacements
If you have to replace a water heater in an emergency, you must apply for and get the permit the next business day.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Schertz homes.
Energy
- Electric: Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) (The Guadalupe County part)
- Electric: CPS Energy (South Schertz)
- Electric: New Braunfels Utilities (North Schertz)
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Most Schertz properties)
- Gas: CPS Energy (Lookout Rd/Doerr Lane area)
Water
City of Schertz (supply from Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation, Carrizo Aquifer); Green Valley SUD in far north and south Schertz
Schertz Water & Wastewater Utility ↗ · Schertz 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report ↗ · Schertz EDC: Infrastructure (utility providers) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Schertz homes.
For Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities and CenterPoint Energy customers in Schertz. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Schertz Home Energy Efficiency Program (SHEEP) ↗UnclearHelp with energy-saving upgrades for low- to moderate-income owners who live in homes at least 10 years old and are GVEC, CPS or NBU customers.
- 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 Schertz.
Permits and who issues them
Schertz lists replacing a water heater as plumbing work that needs a permit. Apply in the city's online portal. Every permit needs inspections, and the permit holder books them in the portal. After emergency plumbing work, you must apply for and get the permit the next business day.
Yes. Every contractor doing permitted work must register in the portal each calendar year. State-licensed plumbers give their license number and pay no fee.
City of Schertz Inspections Division ↗ · Schertz FAQ: When is a permit required? ↗ · Schertz FAQ: Are contractors required to register? ↗ · Schertz Contractor Registration ↗ · Schertz Schedule of Fees FY 2026-27 (redline, effective Oct 1, 2026) ↗
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 Schertz.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibolo | 2 mi | Required | $75 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) |
| Universal City | 3 mi | Required | $110 | CPS Energy, GVEC |
| Selma | 4 mi | Required | $75 | CPS Energy, GVEC, Reliant Energy (Entex) |
| Converse | 5 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| Live Oak | 5 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy |
| New Braunfels | 12 mi | Required | $15 | New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), Pedernales Electric Cooperative |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Schertz water heater questions.
Does Schertz require a permit to replace a water heater?
Yes. The city's FAQ lists replacing a water heater as plumbing work that needs a permit. Emergency work must be permitted the next business day.
How much is the permit?
$60 for plumbing repair/replacement plus a $10 technology fee, under the schedule starting Oct 1, 2026.
Schertz Schedule of Fees FY 2026-27 (redline, effective Oct 1, 2026) ↗
Can I do it myself?
Yes. If it's your homestead and you do the work, you can apply without registering as a contractor. You still need inspections.
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