Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RIVERTON
Riverton Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Riverton.
Riverton requires a permit to replace any gas or plumbing system, and says doing required work without one is a class B misdemeanor. Homeowners can do the work as owner-builders by naming themselves for each trade on the city's form. Homes get power from Rocky Mountain Power, gas from Enbridge Gas and water from Riverton City Water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Riverton City Building Inspections & Permits
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the owner as owner-builder on the Owner/Builder Certification, which lists who does each trade ('owner' or the contractor). Owner-builders can't do commercial projects.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Riverton City Water
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2001 (median) · 85% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Riverton averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Riverton
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Riverton 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 Riverton average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Riverton?
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 Riverton 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 Riverton 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 Riverton 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.
Tankless Xperts and Plumbing
Lists Riverton 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.
Order: companies based in Riverton 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 RIVERTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN RIVERTON
What Riverton homes are like.
2001Median year built
12%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2001. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
89% 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 Riverton.
Skipping a permit is a misdemeanor
Riverton says Utah law and city rules require building permits, and that not getting one is a class B misdemeanor.
Old fee tables
Riverton's FY 2026-27 fee schedule still prices permits by job value using the 1994 Modified UBC table (first tier $43 for work under $1,000). It lists a $50 inspection fee from 2019 and has no water heater line.
Riverton City FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule ↗ · Riverton Modified Building Fee Schedule ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Riverton homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah
Riverton Building Applications (utility disconnect letters list Rocky Mountain Power, Enbridge Gas, Riverton City Water) ↗ · Utah UGRC Electric Service Areas ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Riverton homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Riverton. 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 Riverton.
Permits and who issues them
Riverton's permit page quotes the building code: anyone who plans to replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system must get a permit first. The city adds that not getting a required permit is a class B misdemeanor. Apply with the city's fillable building permit application.
We found no separate city contractor license. The owner-builder form asks for contractor details for each trade.
Riverton City Building Inspections & Permits ↗ · Riverton Building Applications and Permits ↗ · Riverton City FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule ↗ · Riverton Modified Building Fee Schedule (1994 UBC table) ↗
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 Riverton.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan | 3 mi | Required | $212 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Bluffdale | 3 mi | Required | $110 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Herriman | 3 mi | Required | $100 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Draper | 5 mi | Check with city | $150 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Jordan | 6 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Sandy | 7 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Riverton water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Riverton?
Yes. Riverton's permit page says replacing any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system covered by the code needs a permit, and that includes a water heater.
Can I do the work myself?
Yes. Declare yourself owner-builder on the Owner/Builder Certification and write 'owner' for each trade you do. You can also hire licensed subcontractors.
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