Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WEST VALLEY CITY
West Valley City Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in West Valley City.
West Valley City says installing, replacing or repairing a water heater needs a building permit. You can do the inspection by video call. Most homes get water from Granger-Hunter Improvement District, which averaged about 176 mg/L (10 grains per gallon) of hardness in 2025. Electricity is Rocky Mountain Power; gas is Enbridge Gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · West Valley City Building Inspections Division
- Who gets the permit
- An owner doing the work on their own home doesn't need a license. A plumbing contractor you hire must have a Utah license, and the city checks it.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Granger-Hunter Improvement District (most of the city) · Average about 176 mg/L (about 10 grains per gallon), 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data)
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1985 (median) · 72% 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 West Valley City 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 Valley City
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for West Valley City post water heater prices or specials on their websites: YES! Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric (Utah). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no West Valley City average is shown.
What can change the price in West Valley City?
Electrical service upgrades cost extra ($53 under 200 amps; $79.50 for 200–400 amps), and gas line extensions are a separate type of inspection.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in West Valley City?
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 Valley City 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.
Beehive Plumbing
Lists West Valley City among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
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.
Scott Hale Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
Lists West Valley City 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 Valley City 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 Valley City 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 VALLEY CITY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WEST VALLEY CITY
What West Valley City homes are like.
1985Median year built
42%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1985. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
86% 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 Valley City.
Video inspections for water heaters
Homeowners can finish water heater, water softener, furnace and gas line inspections over a FaceTime or Google Duo video call with a city inspector. Call 801-963-3283 to book (Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–6 PM).
Well water mixed with district water
Granger-Hunter mixes water from six wells with treated surface water from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. It calls its roughly 10 gpg average moderately hard to hard.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies West Valley City 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
Granger-Hunter Improvement District (most of the city): Average about 176 mg/L (about 10 grains per gallon), 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data)
Granger-Hunter Improvement District 2026 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for West Valley City homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in West Valley City. 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 Valley City.
Permits and who issues them
The city's permit list says installing, replacing or repairing a water heater needs a building permit. Apply on the city's online permit portal. Under the Residential Video Inspection Program, water heater inspections can be done by video call.
The city has no license of its own. It uses a contractor verification form to confirm state (DOPL) licenses for general, plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors.
West Valley City Building Inspections Division ↗ · West Valley City Permit Requirements ↗ · West Valley City Permit Costs & Fees ↗ · West Valley City Building Inspections FAQs ↗ · West Valley City Residential Video Inspection Program ↗
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 Valley City.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearns | 3 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Taylorsville | 4 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| West Jordan | 6 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| South Salt Lake | 6 mi | Check with city | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Murray | 7 mi | Check with city | $100 | Murray City Power |
| Salt Lake City | 7 mi | Required | $59 | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
West Valley City water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in West Valley City?
Yes. The city says installing, replacing or repairing a water heater needs a building permit.
Can the inspection be done remotely?
Yes. Water heaters qualify for the city's Residential Video Inspection Program; call 801-963-3283 to book.
Can I install it myself?
Yes. The city says an owner-builder doesn't need a license and may do the work. Contractors you hire must have a state license.
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