Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SOUTH JORDAN
South Jordan, UT Water Heater
Replacement
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SOUTH JORDAN AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in South Jordan.
South Jordan says plainly that a new water heater needs a permit; apply on its CityView portal. The FY 2026-2027 schedule charges per permit, including $212 for an appliance permit and $371 for a gas permit. All city water comes from Jordan Valley Water, and the city rates it at 7–10 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · South Jordan Building Department
- Permit fee
- Probably the $212 'Building Permit Appliance (PRAP)' fee in the FY 2026-2027 fee schedule. The schedule doesn't name water heaters, so check with the city.
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the owner with the city's Owner/Builder Certification.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- South Jordan City Water Division (all water purchased from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District) · 7 to 10 grains per gallon, which the city calls 'Hard'; Jordan Valley Water's 2025 report lists average total hardness of 182.4 mg/L (range 16–381 mg/L)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2007 (median) · 81% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 South Jordan averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in South Jordan
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeProbably the $212 'Building Permit Appliance (PRAP)' fee in the FY 2026-2027 fee schedule. The schedule doesn't name water heaters, so check with the city.. South Jordan Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for South Jordan 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 South Jordan average is shown.
What can change the price in South Jordan?
The FY 2026-2027 schedule lists a separate $371 gas permit (PRGS) and a $282 electrical-only permit (PREL). Work started before the permit is issued is charged double.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in South Jordan?
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 South Jordan 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a $65 service visit that fixed a tankless water heater and a same-day tankless installation with clear explanations.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a $7,700 after-hours tankless replacement was inflated; Beehive cited book pricing plus a filter, PRV and after-hours fee and a $914.74 discount, and the customer rejected that.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper
Lists South Jordan 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 South Jordan 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 South Jordan 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.
Western Heating, Air & Plumbing
Lists South Jordan 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 South Jordan 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 SOUTH JORDAN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SOUTH JORDAN
What South Jordan homes are like.
2007Median year built
9%Built before 1980
81%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 43% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
84% 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 South Jordan.
Double fee if you start early
South Jordan charges double the permit fee if gas, mechanical or plumbing work starts before the permit is issued. Keep that in mind for an emergency water heater swap.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies South Jordan homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah
Utah UGRC Electric Service Areas (UDPU and Rocky Mountain Power data) ↗ · Enbridge Gas construction services contacts by city ↗
Water
South Jordan City Water Division (all water purchased from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District): 7 to 10 grains per gallon, which the city calls 'Hard'; Jordan Valley Water's 2025 report lists average total hardness of 182.4 mg/L (range 16–381 mg/L)
South Jordan Water ↗ · South Jordan 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report ↗ · JVWCD Consumer Confidence Report 2025 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for South Jordan homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in South Jordan. 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 South Jordan.
Permits and who issues them
Asked whether a new water heater or furnace needs a permit, the city's Building FAQ says 'Yes'. Apply on the city's CityView portal, and call 801-446-4357 (HELP) with questions.
There's no separate city contractor license that we found; contractors get licensed through Utah DOPL.
South Jordan Building Department ↗ · South Jordan FAQ: Do I need a permit for a new water heater or furnace? ↗ · South Jordan Building Department ↗ · South Jordan FY 2026-2027 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 South Jordan.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 3 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Jordan | 3 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Herriman | 5 mi | Required | $100 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Bluffdale | 6 mi | Required | $110 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Midvale | 7 mi | Required | $65 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Kearns | 7 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
South Jordan water heater questions.
Do I need a permit for a new water heater in South Jordan?
Yes. The city's Building FAQ says a new water heater or furnace needs a permit. Call 801-446-4357 for details.
How hard is South Jordan's water?
The city says 7 to 10 grains per gallon. Its supplier, Jordan Valley Water, reported an average total hardness of 182.4 mg/L in 2025.
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