Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN AMERICAN FORK
American Fork Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in American Fork.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in American Fork. The state building code requires one for replacing any plumbing, gas or electrical system, and if you live in the home you can pull it yourself as an owner-builder. Fees depend on the job's value: they start at $23.50, plus a plan review fee (at least $50) and a 1% state fee. Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas serve the city.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · American Fork City Building Department
- Permit fee
- Based on the job's value: $23.50 for $1-$500, then $3.05 for each extra $100 up to $2,000. Add a plan review fee based on value (at least $50) and a 1% state fee.
- Who gets the permit
- If you live in the home and act as your own contractor, you can pull the permit under the city's owner-builder guidelines (you fill out an owner-builder form, which cites Utah Code 58-55-305). If you hire a contractor, the contractor must get the permit as part of the job.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- American Fork City (springs in American Fork Canyon plus deep wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 American Fork averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in American Fork
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on the job's value: $23.50 for $1-$500, then $3.05 for each extra $100 up to $2,000. Add a plan review fee based on value (at least $50) and a 1% state fee.. American Fork City Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for American Fork post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Provo-Orem, Slate Plumbing (Slate Plumbing and Water Heaters), Wasatch Water Heaters of Utah. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no American Fork average is shown.
What can change the price in American Fork?
The city FAQ also lists gas lines for fire pits and barbecues, and electrical meter upgrades, as work that needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in American Fork?
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 →
1st American Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a reasonably priced water heater replacement with code corrections that a later home inspector commented on, and a neat tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves. Based in Draper.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$500 Off' tankless water heater installation, expires 2026-10-31 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a fast, affordable tankless water heater quote and install, and a flawless same-day water heater exchange.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised fast arrival, knowledgeable technicians, fair-market quotes and no leaks a year after a tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Scott Hale Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves. Based in Murray.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said Scott Hale installed a $4,428 water heater expecting 12 months at 0% and then tried to arrange financing afterward on terms he had not agreed to, and threatened a lien; Scott Hale said the customer accepted the quote on a recorded line, the card on file was declined, and he had not paid.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Llewellyn Plumbing Inc.
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves. Based in Spanish Fork.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Provo-Orem
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Special offers page listed '$250 Off Water Heaters' with an expiration date of 09/01/2026 (expired as of 2026-09-29) —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Slate Plumbing (Slate Plumbing and Water Heaters)
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves. Based in Lehi.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Installed prices incl. permit, haul-away and startup: 40 gal atmospheric $2,100; 50 gal atmospheric $2,250; 40 gal power vent $2,750; 50 gal power vent $2,850; 9 GPM tankless $3,150; 11 GPM tankless $3,450 (gas line upgrades, long vent runs etc. quoted after inspection) —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Tankless Xperts and Plumbing
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves. Based in Eagle Mountain.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Wasatch Water Heaters of Utah
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $200 OFF Water Heater Installation, expires 12/31/2026 —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Western Heating, Air & Plumbing
Lists American Fork among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in American Fork 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. Utah DOPL license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING AMERICAN FORK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN AMERICAN FORK
What American Fork homes are like.
1998Median year built
34%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
82%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
About 34% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
82% 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 American Fork.
The owner answers for the permit
American Fork warns that if you pull the permit yourself and then hire a contractor, you, not the contractor, are responsible for the work passing code.
Older water lines
The city says parts of its water system, especially some water lines, are old and can cause local breaks and outages. Its water comes from American Fork Canyon springs and deep wells, with 2025 total dissolved solids around 344-348 ppm.
American Fork Water ↗ · American Fork 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies American Fork homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah
American Fork Utility Notification Form (lists Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah) ↗
Water
American Fork City (springs in American Fork Canyon plus deep wells)
American Fork Water ↗ · American Fork 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for American Fork homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in American Fork. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) ↗Active$350 customer rebate for a qualified heat pump water heater (all tiers), any tank size; trade ally incentives are also available.
- ThermWise Appliance Rebates – Water Heating ↗Active$100 for an ENERGY STAR gas storage water heater, $300 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless, $350 for an ENERGY STAR condensing gas storage or a hybrid gas water heater (0.90 TE/EF or higher), $750 for a combined space/water heater (over 95% AFUE), and $50 for a smart water heater controller.
- Utah Home Energy Rebates (HER: HOMES and HEAR) ↗Not launchedUtah's federally funded home energy rebate program is on hold until further notice: DOE has not approved Utah's December 2024 application, so no rebates are available.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Utah rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in American Fork.
Permits and who issues them
American Fork's FAQ quotes the state building code: anyone who plans to install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system must get a permit first. The property owner must make sure the permits are in place before work starts.
American Fork City Building Department ↗ · American Fork FAQ: When is a building permit required? / Who is responsible for obtaining a permit? ↗ · American Fork Building Department ↗ · American Fork Building Permit Fees ↗ · American Fork Permit Fee Valuation Table (PDF) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Utah DOPL license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Utah licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near American Fork.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove | 3 mi | Required | $75 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Highland | 3 mi | Required | $45 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Lindon | 5 mi | Required | $85 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Lehi | 5 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $23.50) | Lehi City Power (municipal) |
| Vineyard | 5 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $86) | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Alpine | 6 mi | Required | $101 | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
American Fork water heater questions.
Can I pull my own water heater permit in American Fork?
Yes, if you live in the home and act as your own contractor, using the city's owner-builder form. If you hire a contractor, the contractor must get the permit.
How much will the permit cost?
It depends on the job's value: $23.50 for up to $500, then $3.05 for each extra $100. Add a plan review fee (at least $50) and a 1% state fee.
American Fork Building Permit Fees ↗ · American Fork Permit Fee Valuation Table (PDF) ↗
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