Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PROVO
Provo Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Provo.
Provo requires a building permit to replace a water heater. Apply on the city's online portal, then get an inspection after the work; tankless installs also need a gas line diagram. Electricity comes from Provo Power, which the city owns and which pays a $500 rebate when a water heater replaces a gas unit. Gas comes from Enbridge Gas. City water is moderately hard, 10-15 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Provo City Development Services, Building Division
- Permit fee
- At least $50 (from the city's old provo.org water heater page, archived March 2022; we found no current 2026 figure)
- Electric utility
- Provo Power (Provo City municipal utility)
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Provo City Public Works (Water Resources) · Moderately hard, usually 10-15 grains per gallon (about 170-255 mg/L), 2025 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Provo Electric Tool and Appliance Rebate Programs (water heaters) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 39% 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 Provo averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Provo
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeAt least $50 (from the city's old provo.org water heater page, archived March 2022; we found no current 2026 figure). Provo City Development Services, Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Provo post water heater prices or specials on their websites: YES! Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric (Utah), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Provo-Orem, Wasatch Water Heaters of Utah. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Provo average is shown.
What can change the price in Provo?
For a tankless water heater, include a gas line diagram with the application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Provo?
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 →
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 Provo 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.
YES! Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric (Utah)
Lists Provo among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: 'Save Up to $300 on a New Water Heater' (purchase and installation of qualifying water heater required), expires 09/30/2026, applies to Utah —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-hosted testimonials praised quick response, fair pricing and same-day replacement with clear options.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Llewellyn Plumbing Inc.
Lists Provo 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 Provo 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.
Tankless Xperts and Plumbing
Lists Provo 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 Provo 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 Provo 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 Provo 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 PROVO
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PROVO
What Provo homes are like.
1983Median year built
46%Built before 1980
39%Owner-occupied
74%Heat with utility gas
48%Single-family homes
About 46% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
74% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 39% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Provo.
Hard water and softeners
Provo's 2025 water report calls city water moderately hard at 10-15 grains per gallon. It says a softener is optional and that hard water can shorten the life of appliances that use water.
A bigger rebate for switching off gas
Provo owns Provo Power, so it sets its own appliance rebates: $500 when a water heater replaces a natural gas unit, and $50 when it replaces an electric one.
Provo Electric Tool and Appliance Rebate Programs ↗ · Provo Power Programs and Rebates ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Provo homes.
Energy
- Electric: Provo Power (Provo City municipal utility) (Owned by the city)
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah
Water
Provo City Public Works (Water Resources): Moderately hard, usually 10-15 grains per gallon (about 170-255 mg/L), 2025 Water Quality Report
Provo 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Provo Water and Sewer ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Provo homes.
For Provo Power (Provo City municipal utility) and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Provo. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Provo Electric Tool and Appliance Rebate Programs (water heaters) ↗ActiveProvo lists a $50 rebate for a water heater that replaces an old electric unit and a $500 rebate for one that replaces a natural gas unit, as long as the old appliance is disposed of.
- 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 Provo.
Permits and who issues them
Provo says installing or replacing a water heater needs a building permit. Apply on the Provo Online Portal (CityView). Only tankless water heaters need a gas line diagram. Once the work is done, book an inspection with the Building Division.
Provo City Development Services, Building Division ↗ · Provo Building (Water Heater, Furnace, AC, Electrical Installation or Replacement tab) ↗ · Provo Water Heater, Furnace, AC Installation/Replacement page (Wayback Machine, March 2022) ↗
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 Provo.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orem | 5 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Springville | 6 mi | Required | — | Springville Power (city-owned) |
| Vineyard | 7 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $86) | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Lindon | 8 mi | Required | $85 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Spanish Fork | 9 mi | Required | Building permit fee 'as | Spanish Fork Power & Light (city-owned) |
| Mapleton | 10 mi | Check with city | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Provo water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Provo?
Yes. Apply online for a building permit to install or replace a water heater, and get an inspection when the work is done.
Does Provo offer a water heater rebate?
Yes: $500 for a water heater that replaces a natural gas unit and $50 for one that replaces an old electric unit, as long as the old one is disposed of. Apply through Provo Power's RenewChoice site.
How hard is Provo's water?
Usually 10-15 grains per gallon, which the city calls moderately hard (2025 report).
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