Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ARLINGTON
Arlington Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Arlington.
Arlington's permit forms have their own lines for water heaters: $25 base plus $25 for each unit under the June 2026 fee resolution. With inspection and processing fees, that's about $150. Snohomish County PUD supplies electricity and Cascade Natural Gas supplies gas. City well water is moderately hard, 80 to 96 mg/L.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Arlington Community & Economic Development (Building)
- Permit fee
- Residential plumbing or mechanical: $25 base fee plus $25 for each water heater (Fee Resolution 2026-007, passed June 2026). Add a $75 inspection fee (shown on the 2022 permit forms) and a $25 processing/technology fee. About $150 for one water heater.
- Who gets the permit
- The applications let either the owner or the contractor apply. If a contractor does the work, they ask for an L&I contractor license number.
- Electric utility
- Snohomish County PUD
- Gas utility
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Water
- City of Arlington (Haller and Airport well fields, blended with Everett/Spada Reservoir water bought from Snohomish County PUD) · 80 to 96 mg/L as CaCO3 (moderately hard) at the City well source shown in the 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data); the PUD water blended in is much softer Everett supply
- Rebate worth checking
- Washington HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Arlington averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Arlington
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeResidential plumbing or mechanical: $25 base fee plus $25 for each water heater (Fee Resolution 2026-007, passed June 2026). Add a $75 inspection fee (shown on the 2022 permit forms) and a $25 processing/technology fee. About $150 for one water heater.. City of Arlington Community & Economic Development (Building) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Arlington post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bee's Plumbing & Heating, CM Heating. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Arlington average is shown.
What can change the price in Arlington?
The City requires a gas piping permit for any gas piping, inside or out. Gas lines must be supported every 6 to 8 feet and need a shut-off valve within 6 feet of each appliance. Electrical work needs an L&I permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Arlington?
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 →
Bee's Plumbing & Heating
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Seattle.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$500-$800 OFF Water Heater Installation' ($500 off tank, $800 off tankless; not valid on dispatch fee; expires 9/30/2026). No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day response, clear explanation of options and quick tank and tankless installs.
Worth knowing Reviewers on BBB and Yelp said water heater prices were far above other quotes or not itemized (the company said on BBB it later sent an itemized invoice and wanted to make it right).
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Seattle.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a gas tank was installed facing the wrong way, blocking access to controls (Brennan apologized and scheduled a return visit to rotate it), and Yelp reviewers described a delayed Costco-sourced install and a later diagnosis they disputed.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
CM Heating
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Everett.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater replacement 'Starting at $2,349' or as low as $29.99/month with price match guarantee; tankless '$49.99/mo. Installed'. Deals page: gas or electric water heater 'starting at just $44.99/month installed' with lifetime repairs and maintenance (50-gal electric / 40-gal gas standard units, Comfort as a Service program); up to $200 off tankless or standard installation. Diagnostic fee $89.95 (waived with approved repair). ;
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised a same-day water heater replacement and professional, friendly installation crews.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer said CM told him it no longer works on tankless water heaters after selling him one, and another said a service call yielded a replacement quote instead of an inspection, which the company refunded after he complained.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Danika Plumbing & Electric
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Everett.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished reviews praised same-day replacement, quotes that matched the final bill, and technicians who explained why tanks failed.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; accounts come from a company-curated page.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Fast Water Heater Co. (Washington)
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Woodinville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised punctual, communicative technicians, quick scheduling and a competitively priced replacement.
Worth knowing BBB complainants and a Yelp reviewer said code items were sold as add-ons after a basic quote and that installs failed inspection or permits lingered; the company says it walks customers through a signed code checklist, and in several cases refunded charges or did the code work free.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Fischer Plumbing
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Mountlake Terrace.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised easy scheduling, same-day replacement and prices they described as fair.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a 2021 water heater install never kept water hot and tripped the breaker (Fischer said it provides a 1-year parts and labor warranty and cannot be responsible for home electrical; it refunded a service call fee), and a 2009 Yelp reviewer said the installer tried to raise a $900 quote to over $1,500.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Everett
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Snohomish.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a fair price on a gas water heater install, no service fee and clear communication.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Puget Sound Plumbing & Heating
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Burien.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised fast response to a leaking water heater, fair pricing and dispatch updates on arrival times.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Home Comfort Alliance
Lists Arlington among the areas it serves. Based in Sumner.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Arlington 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. L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ARLINGTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ARLINGTON
What Arlington homes are like.
1996Median year built
22%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
51%Heat with utility gas
68%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1996. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Arlington.
Harder water than neighbors on Everett water
Most of Arlington's water comes from its own well fields near the Stillaguamish, with total hardness of 80 to 96 mg/L in 2025. That's several times harder than the Everett water most of southwest Snohomish County gets, so expect more scale in the tank.
Gas from Cascade, not PSE
Cascade Natural Gas lists Arlington as a community it serves. Any programs for gas customers come from Cascade, not Puget Sound Energy.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Arlington homes.
Energy
- Electric: Snohomish County PUD
- Gas: Cascade Natural Gas (Names Arlington as one of the Washington communities it serves)
Snohomish PUD: About ↗ · Cascade Natural Gas: About Us (communities served in Washington) ↗
Water
City of Arlington (Haller and Airport well fields, blended with Everett/Spada Reservoir water bought from Snohomish County PUD): 80 to 96 mg/L as CaCO3 (moderately hard) at the City well source shown in the 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data); the PUD water blended in is much softer Everett supply
Arlington 2026 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Arlington Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Arlington homes.
For Snohomish County PUD and Cascade Natural Gas customers in Arlington. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Washington HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) ↗ActiveState-run program covering heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, induction cooking and electrical upgrades for households at or below 150% of Area Median Income.
- IRA Home Energy Rebates (HARP appliance rebates and HOMES) ↗Not launchedThe federally funded appliance (HARP) and whole-house (HOMES) rebates for households up to 150% AMI had not launched statewide.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Washington rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Arlington.
Permits and who issues them
Arlington's residential plumbing permit application has lines for water heaters and tankless water heaters, and its residential mechanical application has a line for gas water heaters. Apply and pay on the City's online permit portal. Electrical permits come from Washington L&I.
The applications ask for the contractor's L&I contractor license number and its expiration date.
City of Arlington Community & Economic Development (Building) ↗ · Arlington Building Permit Application & Processing ↗ · Arlington Residential Plumbing Permit Application (rev. 03/2022, PDF) ↗ · Arlington Residential Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Arlington Fee Resolution No. 2026-007 (PDF) ↗ · Arlington Assistance Bulletin #32: Common Building Permit Exemptions (rev. 2022, PDF) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Washington licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Arlington.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 6 mi | Required | $119 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Lake Stevens | 12 mi | Required | $211 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Everett | 14 mi | Required | $150 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Snohomish | 17 mi | Required | $50 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Mukilteo | 19 mi | Required | $138.65 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Silver Firs | 21 mi | Required (county) | $157 | Snohomish County PUD |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Arlington water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Arlington?
About $150: a $25 base fee and $25 for the water heater (Resolution 2026-007), a $75 inspection fee shown on the permit form, and a $25 processing/technology fee.
Arlington Fee Resolution No. 2026-007 (PDF) ↗ · Arlington Residential Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗
Which permit covers a gas water heater?
The residential mechanical permit, which has a 'Water Heater – Gas Fired' line. Electric and tankless units go on the plumbing permit.
Is Arlington's water hard?
Moderately. City well water tested at 80 to 96 mg/L total hardness in 2025.
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