Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN TAYLOR
Taylor, TX Water Heater
Replacement
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TAYLOR AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Taylor.
A water heater permit in Taylor is a $40 home plumbing permit plus a $15 technology fee and inspection fees. A contractor registered with the city, or a homeowner with a homestead exemption, files it in MGO. Oncor handles outages. Homes in the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone can get half off permit fees.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Taylor Development Services (Building Permits)
- Permit fee
- $40 home plumbing permit + $15 technology fee, plus inspection fees (FY2025-26 schedule; the proposed FY27 update keeps $40 + $15)
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the City of Taylor (registration is free), or the homeowner with proof of a homestead exemption.
- Electric utility
- Oncor
- Water
- City of Taylor (treated surface water from Lake Granger)
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 75% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Taylor averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Taylor
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$40 home plumbing permit + $15 technology fee, plus inspection fees (FY2025-26 schedule; the proposed FY27 update keeps $40 + $15). City of Taylor Development Services (Building Permits) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Taylor post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Beyond Wow Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Taylor average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Taylor?
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 →
Beyond Wow Plumbing
Lists Taylor among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Offers (expire 9/30/26): '$100 off Tank-Type Water Heater Installation' and free Flow-tech water conditioning device ('$1,500 value') with a new tankless install offers page: 'SAVE $250 on a Tank Water Heater Installation or $500 on a Tankless Water Heater Installation'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day tank replacement, a professional emergency repair on an attic electric water heater, and a quick fix after a drain-and-refill service.
Worth knowing Two customers described Navien tankless installs with leaks, gas-line problems and failed inspections.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Fox Service Company
Lists Taylor among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A reviewer praised a quick inspection and next-day water heater replacement.
Worth knowing A 2024 Yelp reviewer said he was charged $700 for 30 minutes of labor on a warranty part after an initial invoice showed only a $90 trip fee (no reply visible).
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin
Lists Taylor among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$150 Off Any Tank Water Heater Replacement' and '$300 Off New Tankless Water Heater' (unit must be provided by Mr. Rooter), both expiring 09/30/2026 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater and pressure-valve replacement, clear explanations, and a quick tankless repair.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said an $800 Rinnai tankless repair did not solve the problem and a $5,000 fix was then suggested; another objected to a $69 dispatch fee for a replacement quote; a 2017 reviewer said a new gas valve was broken during a warranty repair.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Austin)
Lists Taylor among the areas it serves. Based in Austin.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day repair, honest advice on what a replacement did and did not need, and a quick fix to a burst water heater pipe.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one customer said a $2,500 replacement bid was repaired elsewhere for $150; another said a tankless installation flooded the house, and that the Austin manager accepted responsibility and arranged drying and repairs.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Taylor 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 TAYLOR
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN TAYLOR
What Taylor homes are like.
1979Median year built
52%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
42%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 52% 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 Taylor.
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone discount
Properties in Taylor's Neighborhood Empowerment Zone may get 50% off plumbing and other permit fees, but not if work started without a permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Taylor homes.
Energy
- Electric: Oncor (The city's utilities page sends power outage reports to Oncor.)
Water
City of Taylor (treated surface water from Lake Granger)
Taylor Water Quality Report ↗ · Hutto 2025 CCR (describes Taylor's supply) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Taylor homes.
For Oncor customers in Taylor. 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 Taylor.
Permits and who issues them
Plumbing work uses a Plumbing Stand-Alone permit, filed in My Government Online (MGO) with a description of the project, its value and the equipment specs. City staff must approve it.
Yes. Contractors must register with the city for free. Unregistered contractors won't get permits.
City of Taylor Development Services (Building Permits) ↗ · Taylor Building Permits ↗ · Taylor FY2025-26 Fee Schedule ↗ · Taylor Proposed FY27 Fee Schedule ↗ · Taylor Plumbing Stand-Alone Checklist ↗ · Tex. Occ. Code §1301.551 (municipal plumbing permits) ↗
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 Taylor.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto | 7 mi | Required | $50 | Oncor |
| Pflugerville | 13 mi | Required | $60 | Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer), Austin Energy |
| Round Rock | 14 mi | Required | $50 | Retail electric choice |
| Elgin | 15 mi | Required | $75 | Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery |
| Manor | 17 mi | Required | — | Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Oncor (delivery; retail electric provider chosen by customer) |
| Georgetown | 17 mi | Required | $50 | Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Taylor water heater questions.
How much is a plumbing permit in Taylor?
$40 plus a $15 technology fee, plus inspection fees, for a home plumbing permit (FY2025-26).
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
Yes, with proof of a homestead exemption.
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