Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN TAYLORSVILLE
Taylorsville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Taylorsville.
Taylorsville says replacing a water heater is a common repair that needs a building permit. These permits can usually be issued without plan review. Most homes get well water from Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District, whose 2025 report shows dissolved minerals averaging 507.5 ppm.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Taylorsville Building Department
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District (mostly wells from the Salt Lake Valley Principal Aquifer, plus Jordan Valley Water)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1982 (median) · 71% 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 Taylorsville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Taylorsville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville average is shown.
What can change the price in Taylorsville?
Gas line drawings and one-line electrical diagrams have to be reviewed, so gas line changes or new circuits take longer than a simple water heater permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Taylorsville?
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 Taylorsville 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.
Scott Hale Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
Lists Taylorsville 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.
Order: companies based in Taylorsville 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 TAYLORSVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN TAYLORSVILLE
What Taylorsville homes are like.
1982Median year built
46%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
72%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.
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 Taylorsville.
Mostly well water, high in minerals
Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District pumps most of its water from 11 wells and buys the rest from Jordan Valley Water. Its 2025 report shows total dissolved solids averaging 507.5 ppm (range 281–1,040 ppm), above the 500 ppm secondary standard. That suggests water that leaves scale, though hardness itself isn't reported.
Water heaters usually skip plan review
The city says a permit tech can usually issue roofing, furnace and water heater permits on the spot. Gas line drawings and one-line diagrams must be reviewed.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Taylorsville 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
Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District (mostly wells from the Salt Lake Valley Principal Aquifer, plus Jordan Valley Water)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Taylorsville homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Taylorsville. 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 Taylorsville.
Permits and who issues them
Taylorsville's FAQ lists water heaters as a common repair that needs a building permit, and its permit guide covers any replacement of gas, mechanical or plumbing systems. You apply online (the city now links an EnerGov self-service portal). A permit tech can usually issue a water heater permit without plan review.
City of Taylorsville Building Department ↗ · Taylorsville Building FAQ ↗ · Taylorsville 'Do I Need a Building Permit?' (Form B-1, rev. 7/9/20) ↗ · Taylorsville Building Department ↗
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 Taylorsville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns | 3 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Murray | 3 mi | Check with city | $100 | Murray City Power |
| West Valley City | 4 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Midvale | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| South Salt Lake | 4 mi | Check with city | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Jordan | 5 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Taylorsville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Taylorsville?
Yes. The city's FAQ names water heaters as a common repair that needs a building permit.
Will my water heater permit need plan review?
Usually not. The city says the permit tech can usually issue a water heater permit. Gas line drawings and electrical one-line diagrams do need review.
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