Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ENUMCLAW
Enumclaw Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Enumclaw.
Enumclaw's plumbing/mechanical permit charges $10 for a water heater and vent plus $35 to issue (form dated 2022). The city requires an expansion tank and dielectric fittings on new tank heaters. Natural gas comes from the city's own gas utility, not PSE. PSE supplies electricity, and city springs and wells supply water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Enumclaw Community Development Department (Building Division)
- Permit fee
- $35 to issue plus $10 for a water heater and vent (gas or electric), about $45, from the city's plumbing/mechanical application form. The form was revised 12/01/22, so fees may have changed.
- Who gets the permit
- The owner, or the owner's agent or contractor, signs the application.
- Electric utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Gas utility
- City of Enumclaw Natural Gas Utility
- Water
- City of Enumclaw Water Utility (Boise Springs, Watercress Spring and Well, PC Johnson Wellfield, Golf Course Well; emergency intertie with Tacoma Water)
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Enumclaw averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Enumclaw
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$35 to issue plus $10 for a water heater and vent (gas or electric), about $45, from the city's plumbing/mechanical application form. The form was revised 12/01/22, so fees may have changed.. City of Enumclaw Community Development Department (Building Division) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw average is shown.
What can change the price in Enumclaw?
Gas piping is $10 for 1-4 outlets plus $4 for each extra outlet. If plans need review, that's 65% of the permit fee. The form requires an expansion tank on every new tank water heater and dielectric insulators at every water heater connection. Enumclaw isn't on L&I's list of cities with their own electrical inspections, so electrical permits come from L&I.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Enumclaw?
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 Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw 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.
Fast Water Heater Co. (Washington)
Lists Enumclaw 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.
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
Lists Enumclaw 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.
Hunt's Services
Lists Enumclaw among the areas it serves. Based in Milton.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day emergency water heater replacements and a technician who also corrected code issues at a reasonable price.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers said a tankless flush ended in a paid replacement without the promised phone controller (Hunt's said a controller is typically an optional upgrade) and that a $10,000 boiler hot water tank replacement left them without hot water.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Puget Sound Plumbing & Heating
Lists Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw 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 ENUMCLAW
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ENUMCLAW
What Enumclaw homes are like.
1986Median year built
43%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
50%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. 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 Enumclaw.
The city sells the gas
Enumclaw runs one of only two city-owned natural gas utilities in Washington. If you have a gas water heater, the city bills you for gas, not PSE, and PSE's gas programs don't apply.
Expansion tank and dielectric fittings required
The city's plumbing/mechanical application says every new tank water heater needs an expansion tank, with dielectric insulators at all the water heater connections.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Enumclaw homes.
Energy
- Electric: Puget Sound Energy (The city doesn't sell electricity; PSE is the electric utility)
- Gas: City of Enumclaw Natural Gas Utility (City-owned gas utility since 1957. Its 44.3-square-mile service area covers the city, its growth areas, and parts of Auburn and unincorporated King County)
Enumclaw Comprehensive Plan, Utilities element (Feb 2025) ↗ · PSE service area map (gas: parts of King County, not Enumclaw) ↗
Water
City of Enumclaw Water Utility (Boise Springs, Watercress Spring and Well, PC Johnson Wellfield, Golf Course Well; emergency intertie with Tacoma Water)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Enumclaw homes.
For Puget Sound Energy and City of Enumclaw Natural Gas Utility customers in Enumclaw. 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 Enumclaw.
Permits and who issues them
Enumclaw's combined plumbing/mechanical permit application lists a water heater and vent (gas or electric) on both the plumbing and mechanical sides. Submit permits electronically (EPermits) to Community Development at 1309 Myrtle Ave.
City of Enumclaw Community Development Department (Building Division) ↗ · Enumclaw Universal Plumbing & Mechanical permit application (Rev 12/01/22) ↗ · L&I: cities that do their own electrical permits and inspections ↗
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 Enumclaw.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Ridge | 8 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Bonney Lake | 8 mi | Required | $100 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Maple Valley | 12 mi | Required | $125 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Sumner | 12 mi | Required | $20 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Covington | 12 mi | Required | $63 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Auburn | 13 mi | Required | $43 | Puget Sound Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Enumclaw water heater questions.
Who provides natural gas in Enumclaw?
The City of Enumclaw runs its own natural gas utility, one of two city-owned gas utilities in Washington. PSE supplies electricity.
How much is a water heater permit in Enumclaw?
The city's application form (revised 12/01/22) lists $35 to issue plus $10 for a water heater and vent. Since the form is from 2022, check current fees with Community Development.
Do I need an expansion tank?
Yes. Every new tank water heater in Enumclaw needs an expansion tank, plus dielectric insulators at all water heater connections.
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