Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ARTONDALE
Artondale Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Artondale.
Artondale isn't part of a city, so you get a water heater permit from Pierce County: $86 online in 2026, with no plans to review. Peninsula Light Company supplies electricity and is offering members an $1,800 instant rebate on heat pump water heaters. Water comes from one of many small water systems or a private well.
Artondale is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Pierce County Planning & Public Works (unincorporated Pierce County)
- Permit fee
- $86 in 2026 ($95 in 2027) for a 'Residential Water Heater or Furnace – issued online without review' permit, PCC Table 17C.10-1-G. On Feb. 1, 2026, the county also added a 3% technology fee and a $150 administrative base fee; we couldn't confirm whether they apply to this online permit.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can do their own plumbing and mechanical work (the county cites RCW 18.27.090 and RCW 18.106.150). Otherwise, hire a contractor registered with L&I.
- Electric utility
- Peninsula Light Company
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- Many small independent water systems and private wells; Peninsula Light's Water Services notes Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula contain hundreds of independent water systems
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat pump water heater instant rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1988 (median) · 88% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Artondale averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Artondale
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$86 in 2026 ($95 in 2027) for a 'Residential Water Heater or Furnace – issued online without review' permit, PCC Table 17C.10-1-G. On Feb. 1, 2026, the county also added a 3% technology fee and a $150 administrative base fee; we couldn't confirm whether they apply to this online permit.. Pierce County Planning & Public Works (unincorporated Pierce County) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Artondale post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Artondale average is shown.
What can change the price in Artondale?
Changing or adding gas pipe, for example switching from an electric to a gas water heater, needs its own gas piping permit. Homeowners can get that online too.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Artondale?
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 →
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
Lists Artondale among the areas it serves. Based in Tacoma.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promos (no base price): $100 off a standard water heater (or $39/month financing); $250 off a tankless water heater (or $199/month financing); 5% Heroes Discount up to $200.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised technicians who flushed water heaters and explained maintenance clearly.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers and complainants said technicians recommended whole-house repipes or new tanks for water heater problems that other plumbers fixed cheaply (Harts denied any fraudulent practice and offered manager follow-up), and one disputed $2,500 for a tankless flush and diagnosis that did not fix the issue.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Artondale 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN ARTONDALE
What Artondale homes are like.
1988Median year built
33%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
40%Heat with utility gas
96%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1988. 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 Artondale.
Your power co-op can test your water
The peninsula has hundreds of independent water systems, so Peninsula Light runs a Water Services department. It can test your home's water for germs or chemicals.
Fee waiver for low-income repairs
Pierce County code waives plumbing and mechanical permit fees for one- and two-family homes in qualifying low-income or nonprofit volunteer repair projects, if the Building Official approves.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Artondale homes.
Energy
- Electric: Peninsula Light Company (Member-owned co-op covering western Pierce County, from the Tacoma Narrows to the Kitsap County line)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy (PSE supplies gas in Pierce County; we didn't confirm which Artondale streets have it)
Peninsula Light Service Territory ↗ · PSE locations and service area ↗
Water
Many small independent water systems and private wells; Peninsula Light's Water Services notes Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula contain hundreds of independent water systems
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Artondale homes.
For Peninsula Light Company and Puget Sound Energy customers in Artondale. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat pump water heater instant rebate ↗ActiveFor a limited time, members replacing a standard water heater can buy a heat pump water heater through PenLight and get $1,800 off at checkout, plus free curbside delivery.
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$1,000 back on a qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heater installed on or after January 1, 2026.
- 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 Artondale.
Permits and who issues them
Pierce County says replacing a water heater requires a permit (IRC R105.1, UPC 103). You can buy a residential water heater permit online, and it's issued without a plan review.
Pierce County Planning & Public Works (unincorporated Pierce County) ↗ · Pierce County PPW FAQs – Mechanical / Plumbing ↗ · PCC 17C.10.070 Fees (2026/2027 tables) ↗ · Pierce County 2026 Rate/Fee/Fare Changes ↗
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 Artondale.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor | 3 mi | Required | $34 | Peninsula Light Company |
| University Place | 8 mi | Required | $32.40 | Tacoma Power |
| Tacoma | 10 mi | Required | By job value (from $180) | Tacoma Power |
| Lakewood | 11 mi | Required | $34 | Lakeview Light & Power, Tacoma Power, Puget Sound Energy |
| Federal Way | 15 mi | Required | — | Puget Sound Energy |
| Parkland | 15 mi | Required (county) | $58 | Parkland Light & Water Company, Tacoma Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Artondale water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Artondale?
Pierce County Planning & Public Works. You buy a residential water heater permit online, with no plan review.
How much is the permit?
$86 in 2026 for a residential water heater or furnace permit bought online ($95 in 2027).
Is there a local heat pump water heater rebate?
Yes, for a limited time. Peninsula Light members who buy a heat pump water heater through the co-op to replace a standard one get an $1,800 instant rebate.
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