Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SOUTH SALT LAKE
South Salt Lake Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in South Salt Lake.
South Salt Lake requires permits and inspections for plumbing, gas line and electrical work, and the application asks for state license numbers for every trade. City water is a mix of Salt Lake City and Jordan Valley supplies plus two city wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of South Salt Lake Community Development, Building Permits Division
- Who gets the permit
- The application lists the state license numbers of the general contractor and subcontractors, plus a property owner affidavit. If you do your own work, the city links the State of Utah Owner Builder form.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- South Salt Lake City Water (supplied from Salt Lake City's water system, Jordan Valley Water and two city replacement wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 38% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for South Salt Lake post water heater prices or specials on their websites: 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 South Salt Lake average is shown.
What can change the price in South Salt Lake?
Gas lines, new branch circuits, service upgrades and meter changes all need permits. Starting work without one can bring a citation and a double application fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in South Salt Lake?
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 →
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Salt Lake City)
Lists South Salt Lake among the areas it serves. Based in Salt Lake City.
- 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.
Slate Plumbing (Slate Plumbing and Water Heaters)
Lists South Salt Lake 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.
Wasatch Water Heaters of Utah
Lists South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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 SALT LAKE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SOUTH SALT LAKE
What South Salt Lake homes are like.
1986Median year built
44%Built before 1980
38%Owner-occupied
74%Heat with utility gas
42%Single-family homes
About 28% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
74% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
Only 38% 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 South Salt Lake.
Water from the city, a district and wells
South Salt Lake's 2025 report lists three sources: Salt Lake City's water system, Jordan Valley Water and the 700 E and Davis replacement wells. Total dissolved solids reached 788 ppm.
Every permit gets inspected
The city says every building permit needs an inspection. Work finished without one may have to be torn out or replaced so it can be checked.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies South Salt Lake homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah
Utah UGRC Electric Service Areas ↗ · Enbridge Gas construction services contacts by city ↗
Water
South Salt Lake City Water (supplied from Salt Lake City's water system, Jordan Valley Water and two city replacement wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for South Salt Lake homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in South Salt Lake. 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 Salt Lake.
Permits and who issues them
South Salt Lake requires a permit for plumbing work (gas lines, drain pipes, water lines), HVAC and electrical work. Its page doesn't name water heaters; if you're not sure, call 801-483-6063 (option 2, then 2). Some permits can be applied for online. Every permit needs an inspection (book at 801-483-6032).
You must give state license numbers for the general contractor and for each electrical, mechanical and plumbing subcontractor.
City of South Salt Lake Community Development, Building Permits Division ↗ · South Salt Lake Building Permits ↗
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 Salt Lake.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek | 4 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Murray | 4 mi | Check with city | $100 | Murray City Power |
| Taylorsville | 4 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Holladay | 5 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Salt Lake City | 5 mi | Required | $59 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Valley City | 6 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
South Salt Lake water heater questions.
Do permits in South Salt Lake require an inspection?
Yes. Every building permit needs an inspection; call 801-483-6032 to book one.
What if I start work before the permit is approved?
The city says it may cite you and charge a double application fee.
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