Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WYLIE
Wylie Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Wylie.
Wylie lists installing or replacing a water heater as work that needs a permit, and charges $50 under a fee schedule in effect since April 2021. Plumbers register with the city for free each year. If it's your homestead, you can get your own permit with a notarized affidavit. Oncor delivers power, and water comes from NTMWD.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Wylie Building Inspection Department
- Permit fee
- $50 water heater permit (fee schedule effective April 15, 2021, posted as the 2023 fee schedule)
- Who gets the permit
- A registered plumbing contractor, or a homeowner who signs a notarized Homeowner's Affidavit for plumbing on a home they own, live in and claim as a homestead.
- Electric utility
- Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery
- Gas utility
- Atmos Energy
- Water
- City of Wylie (water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District) · NTMWD treated water measured 116 to 128 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (about 7 gpg) in August 2026; Wylie's own report was not found
- Rebate worth checking
- Oncor Marketplace – Heat Pump Water Heater Retailer Coupon (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 77% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Wylie averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Wylie
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 water heater permit (fee schedule effective April 15, 2021, posted as the 2023 fee schedule). City of Wylie Building Inspection Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Wylie post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Berkeys Plumbing, A/C & Electrical, Milestone Electric, A/C & Plumbing, ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Wylie average is shown.
What can change the price in Wylie?
Repairing, installing or replacing gas lines, and water line work, are listed separately as needing permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Wylie?
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 Wylie 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 Wylie 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 Wylie 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.
Dallas Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Lists Wylie among the areas it serves. Based in Dallas.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day water heater replacement completed within hours and clear explanations during annual water heater flushes.
Worth knowing BBB complainants said a $13,000 replacement was sold over the phone for an elderly parent and that a $1,600 deposit on a cancelled replacement took over two months to refund; the company defended its upfront pricing and confirmed the refund was processed April 12, 2025.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Frymire Home Services
Lists Wylie 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 Wylie 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Dallas
Lists Wylie among the areas it serves. Based in Farmers Branch.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day water heater replacement and a technician who helped secure warranty coverage on a failed unit.
Worth knowing Several customers said technicians quoted replacements they did not need or at prices far above other plumbers; Mr.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Dallas)
Lists Wylie 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.
ARS/Rescue Rooter Dallas
Lists Wylie among the areas it serves. Based in Irving.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Coupon: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' — purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required, residential only; 'Offer expires 09/30/2026.'
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Wylie 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 WYLIE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WYLIE
What Wylie homes are like.
2006Median year built
7%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
46%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 35% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
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 Wylie.
Homestead affidavit must be notarized
Wylie's homeowner plumbing affidavit must be notarized, and the city checks county records for your homestead exemption. The city can cancel the permit if problems aren't fixed.
Old fee schedule
The fee schedule posted in 2026 still shows an effective date of April 15, 2021.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Wylie homes.
Energy
- Electric: Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery (Oncor lists Wylie; ZIP 75098 shows only Oncor plans)
- Gas: Atmos Energy (Wylie is on Atmos Mid-Tex's list of cities it serves)
Oncor: Area Managers (search-by-city list of communities served) ↗ · Power to Choose (PUCT) plan data for ZIP 75098 ↗ · Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division Tariffs (Mar. 2023), Section II: Cities Served (eff. 10/01/2022) ↗
Water
City of Wylie (water purchased from North Texas Municipal Water District): NTMWD treated water measured 116 to 128 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (about 7 gpg) in August 2026; Wylie's own report was not found
Wylie Public Works: Water ↗ · NTMWD Wylie Water Treatment Plants monthly water quality data, August 2026 ↗ · NTMWD Water Quality (hardness guidance) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Wylie homes.
For Retail electric choice; Oncor delivery and Atmos Energy customers in Wylie. 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 Wylie.
Permits and who issues them
Wylie lists installing or replacing a water heater as work that needs a permit. Apply through the city's Citizenserve portal or by email to permits@wylietexas.gov.
Yes. Plumbing contractors must register with the city every year before getting a permit. Registration costs $0 for plumbing contractors.
City of Wylie Building Inspection Department ↗ · Wylie: Projects Requiring Permits ↗ · Wylie Building Inspections Fee Schedule (effective April 15, 2021) ↗ · Wylie Homeowner's Affidavit - Plumbing (2024) ↗ · Wylie Applications, Forms and Requirements ↗
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 Wylie.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | 5 mi | Required | — | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Sachse | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor (delivery), Farmers Electric Cooperative |
| Rowlett | 8 mi | Required | $75 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer |
| Fairview | 9 mi | Required | $100 | Oncor Electric Delivery (wires) with a retail electric provider chosen by the customer, CoServ Electric, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative (GCEC) |
| Rockwall | 9 mi | Required | $100 | Farmers Electric Cooperative, Competitive retail providers |
| Fate | 10 mi | Required | $75 | Farmers Electric Cooperative, Oncor |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wylie water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Wylie?
Yes. Installing or replacing a water heater is on Wylie's list of work that needs a permit.
How much does it cost?
$50 for a water heater permit, under the fee schedule effective April 15, 2021.
Can I do it myself?
Yes, on a home you own, live in and claim as your homestead, if you sign the city's notarized homeowner plumbing affidavit and book the inspections.
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