Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MILLCREEK
Millcreek Water Heater
Replacement
Take a photo of your old water heater to start a replacement quote.
Get a water heater quotePhotos optional. No payment or booking.
See what replacement costs ↓MILLCREEK AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Millcreek.
Millcreek requires a permit to replace a water heater. It's a $70 mechanical/electrical/plumbing permit plus a 1% state surcharge (FY26 fee schedule). You can do your own work on a home you use yourself, but homes owned by an LLC and rentals need a contractor. Depending on your address, water comes from Salt Lake City, Jordan Valley Water or Holliday Water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Millcreek Building Department
- Permit fee
- $70 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing permit (the schedule names water heaters), $20 for each extra appliance or fixture, plus a 1% state surcharge (FY26 Consolidated Fee Schedule; no FY27 schedule was posted).
- Who gets the permit
- An owner working on their own property for personal, non-business use doesn't need a general contractor. Homes owned by an LLC and rentals do. One permit covers the whole job, so subcontractors don't pull their own.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Split: Salt Lake City Public Utilities, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, or Holliday Water Co. depending on address (city map gallery 'Water Service' layer) · Depends on your provider: Salt Lake City Public Utilities plants ran 136–212 ppm (8.0–12.4 grains per gallon) in its 2026 report; Jordan Valley Water averaged 182.4 mg/L in 2025; Holliday Water not checked
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1973 (median) · 61% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Millcreek averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Millcreek
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$70 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing permit (the schedule names water heaters), $20 for each extra appliance or fixture, plus a 1% state surcharge (FY26 Consolidated Fee Schedule; no FY27 schedule was posted).. Millcreek Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Millcreek post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Millcreek average is shown.
What can change the price in Millcreek?
The same $70 permit covers new circuits, electrical service changes, furnace/AC, ductwork and re-pipes. Extra appliances or fixtures are $20 each.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Millcreek?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper
Lists Millcreek 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.
Order: companies based in Millcreek 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN MILLCREEK
What Millcreek homes are like.
1973Median year built
62%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
About 62% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
86% 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 Millcreek.
Check which water company serves you
Several water companies serve Millcreek. Look up yours on the 'Water Service' layer of the city's Map Gallery; that tells you which water quality report (and hardness) applies to you.
LLC-owned homes need a contractor
If you live in the home and the work is for your own use, Millcreek lets you skip a general contractor. Homes held in an LLC and rentals must use one.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Millcreek homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah (the city directory still uses the old Dominion Energy name)
Millcreek Utility Services Directory ↗ · Enbridge Gas construction services contacts by city ↗
Water
Split: Salt Lake City Public Utilities, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, or Holliday Water Co. depending on address (city map gallery 'Water Service' layer): Depends on your provider: Salt Lake City Public Utilities plants ran 136–212 ppm (8.0–12.4 grains per gallon) in its 2026 report; Jordan Valley Water averaged 182.4 mg/L in 2025; Holliday Water not checked
Millcreek Utility Services Directory ↗ · SLC Public Utilities Water Quality Report 2026 ↗ · JVWCD Consumer Confidence Report 2025 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Millcreek homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Millcreek. 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 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Utah rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Millcreek.
Permits and who issues them
Millcreek's Building Department FAQ says you need a permit to replace a water heater or furnace. Apply, check status and ask for inspections on the city's iWorQ permit portal.
We didn't find a separate city contractor license; Utah DOPL handles contractor licensing.
Millcreek Building Department ↗ · Millcreek Building Department FAQs ↗ · Millcreek Permits ↗ · Millcreek FY26 Consolidated Fee Schedule ↗
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 Millcreek.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holladay | 2 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| South Salt Lake | 4 mi | Check with city | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Murray | 4 mi | Check with city | $100 | Murray City Power |
| Cottonwood Heights | 5 mi | Required | By job value | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Midvale | 6 mi | Required | $65 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Taylorsville | 7 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Millcreek water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Millcreek?
Yes. The city's Building Department FAQ says replacing a water heater or furnace needs a permit.
How much does it cost?
$70 for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing permit, $20 for each extra appliance, plus a 1% state surcharge (FY26 schedule).
Who supplies my water in Millcreek?
It depends on your address: Salt Lake City Public Utilities, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District or Holliday Water Co. Check the Water Service layer in the city's map gallery.
More guides: Utah water heater replacement · All local guides