Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WEST JORDAN
West Jordan, UT Water Heater
Replacement
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WEST JORDAN AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in West Jordan.
In West Jordan, a water heater swap is a small $70 permit (FY2027 fee schedule). Apply online with a property owner affidavit; you usually don't need plans. City water is mostly from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District plus city wells, and it averaged 182.7 mg/L (about 10.7 grains per gallon) of hardness in 2025.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · West Jordan Building & Safety
- Permit fee
- $70 Miscellaneous Minimum Permit (plumbing, electrical, mechanical), FY2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule updated June 23, 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or you as the owner with the city's Owner/Builder Certification form.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- City of West Jordan (93% purchased from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, 7% city wells) · Averaged 182.7 mg/L total hardness (about 10.7 grains per gallon), range 16–602 mg/L; 2026 water quality report (2025 data)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 77% 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 West 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 West Jordan
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$70 Miscellaneous Minimum Permit (plumbing, electrical, mechanical), FY2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule updated June 23, 2026.. West Jordan Building & Safety fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for West Jordan post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper, YES! Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric (Utah). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no West Jordan average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in West 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 West 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 West 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.
Scott Hale Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
Lists West 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.
YES! Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric (Utah)
Lists West Jordan 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.
Order: companies based in West 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 WEST JORDAN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WEST JORDAN
What West Jordan homes are like.
1995Median year built
19%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
85%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
85% 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 West Jordan.
Hardness varies a lot
West Jordan's 2025 hardness samples ranged from 16 to 602 mg/L, with a 182.7 mg/L average. The water is a mix of district water and city wells, so scale buildup can differ by neighborhood.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies West 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
City of West Jordan (93% purchased from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, 7% city wells): Averaged 182.7 mg/L total hardness (about 10.7 grains per gallon), range 16–602 mg/L; 2026 water quality report (2025 data)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for West Jordan homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in West 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 West Jordan.
Permits and who issues them
West Jordan issues water heater permits on its Cityworks online portal. The city's instructions say water heater, service upgrade and furnace/AC permits may not need plans. Upload a signed Property Owner Affidavit with your application.
We found no separate city contractor license; Utah DOPL licenses contractors.
West Jordan Building & Safety ↗ · West Jordan Building & Safety ↗ · West Jordan Online Building Permit Submittal Process (10-2024) ↗ · West Jordan Development Application & Permits ↗ · West Jordan FY2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule (updated 6/23/2026) ↗
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 West Jordan.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan | 3 mi | Required | $212 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Kearns | 3 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Taylorsville | 5 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Midvale | 6 mi | Required | $65 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Valley City | 6 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Riverton | 6 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
West Jordan water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in West Jordan?
$70. That's the city's Miscellaneous Minimum Permit for plumbing, electrical or mechanical work (FY2027 Consolidated Fee Schedule, updated June 23, 2026).
Do I need plans for a water heater permit?
Probably not. The city's online instructions say water heater permits may not need plans.
How hard is West Jordan water?
The 2026 report shows 2025 total hardness averaging 182.7 mg/L, about 10.7 grains per gallon.
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