Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EDMONDS
Edmonds Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Edmonds.
In Edmonds, replacing a water heater takes a plumbing permit: $62 base plus $23 for each water heater (expansion tank included), plus a $50.50 technology fee under the 2026 fee guide. Snohomish County PUD supplies electricity and PSE supplies gas. City water comes from Everett's Spada Reservoir through Alderwood and averages about 12.5 ppm hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Edmonds Planning & Development – Building Division
- Permit fee
- 2026 fee guide (effective Jan 1, 2026): $62 plumbing base fee plus $23 for each water heater (expansion tank included), plus the $50.50 technology fee on every permit application. About $135.50. Gas work adds mechanical fees ($71 base, $18 for an appliance vent, $47 for gas piping with 1–5 outlets).
- Who gets the permit
- Edmonds' pages don't say who can apply. Under state law, owners may do plumbing on property they own, and anyone else has to be an L&I-certified plumber.
- Electric utility
- Snohomish County PUD
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- City of Edmonds Water Utility (buys water from Alderwood Water & Wastewater District, which gets it from the City of Everett's Spada Reservoir) · Very soft. Total hardness 10.2–15.8 ppm, averaging 12.5 ppm (about 0.7 gpg), per the city's 2025 Water Quality Report.
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1974 (median) · 71% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 13 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 Edmonds averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Edmonds
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee2026 fee guide (effective Jan 1, 2026): $62 plumbing base fee plus $23 for each water heater (expansion tank included), plus the $50.50 technology fee on every permit application. About $135.50. Gas work adds mechanical fees ($71 base, $18 for an appliance vent, $47 for gas piping with 1–5 outlets).. City of Edmonds Planning & Development – Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Edmonds post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bee's Plumbing & Heating, Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Edmonds average is shown.
What can change the price in Edmonds?
Edmonds isn't on L&I's list of cities with their own electrical programs, so electrical permits for a water heater circuit come from L&I. New or moved gas piping and vents have separate mechanical fees.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Edmonds?
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 Edmonds 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 Edmonds 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.
Danika Plumbing & Electric
Lists Edmonds 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 Edmonds 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 Edmonds 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.
Goldstar Plumbing
Lists Edmonds among the areas it serves. Based in Seattle.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised heat pump water heater installs with clear options, permit and inspection handling, cleanup and haul-away.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Green Planet Plumbing & Sewer
Lists Edmonds among the areas it serves. Based in Seattle.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a next-day estimate, quick scheduling and pleasant technicians for a hot water tank replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
Lists Edmonds 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Everett
Lists Edmonds 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 Edmonds 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.
Also listing Edmonds: Home Comfort Alliance, North Sound Plumbing, Plumbing Experts Northwest.
Order: companies based in Edmonds 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 EDMONDS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN EDMONDS
What Edmonds homes are like.
1974Median year built
61%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
50%Heat with utility gas
65%Single-family homes
About 61% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Edmonds.
A technology fee on every permit
Edmonds adds a $50.50 technology fee to each permit application. On a simple water heater permit, that's more than a third of the cost.
The expansion tank is included
The fee guide's water heater line clearly covers the expansion tank too.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Edmonds homes.
Energy
- Electric: Snohomish County PUD (Covers all of Snohomish County)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy (Edmonds is inside PSE's Snohomish County gas area)
Snohomish County PUD – About ↗ · Wikipedia – Puget Sound Energy (service counties) ↗
Water
City of Edmonds Water Utility (buys water from Alderwood Water & Wastewater District, which gets it from the City of Everett's Spada Reservoir): Very soft. Total hardness 10.2–15.8 ppm, averaging 12.5 ppm (about 0.7 gpg), per the city's 2025 Water Quality Report.
City of Edmonds – Water utility system ↗ · City of Edmonds Water Quality Report 2025 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Edmonds homes.
For Snohomish County PUD and Puget Sound Energy customers in Edmonds. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Edmonds.
Permits and who issues them
Edmonds' 2026 fee guide has a plumbing permit fee for installing, changing, repairing or moving a water heater, and the fee includes the expansion tank. Apply through the city's permit assistance pages. Questions go to onlinepermits@edmondswa.gov or 425-771-0220.
City of Edmonds Planning & Development – Building Division ↗ · City of Edmonds – Development fees ↗ · City of Edmonds 2026 Planning and Development Fee Guide ↗ · Washington L&I – City electrical permits & inspections ↗ · Washington L&I – About the plumber certification program ↗
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 Edmonds.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood | 3 mi | Required | $257 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Mountlake Terrace | 3 mi | Required | $218 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Shoreline | 4 mi | Required | $267 | Seattle City Light |
| Alderwood Manor | 4 mi | Required (county) | $150 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Lake Forest Park | 5 mi | Required | $150 | Seattle City Light |
| Kenmore | 7 mi | Required | $165 | Puget Sound Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Edmonds water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Edmonds?
About $135.50 under the 2026 fee guide: $62 plumbing base, $23 for the water heater and expansion tank, and the $50.50 technology fee.
Who handles the electrical permit?
Washington L&I. Edmonds doesn't have its own electrical permit program.
Is Edmonds water hard?
No. The 2025 report shows an average total hardness of 12.5 ppm, which is very soft.
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