Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EVERETT
Everett Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Everett.
Everett charges a flat $150 for a water heater replacement permit in 2026, and the city issues its own plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits. Snohomish County PUD supplies electricity and Puget Sound Energy supplies gas. Everett's Spada Reservoir water is very soft, about 12.5 ppm hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Everett Permit Services
- Permit fee
- $150 flat, for water heater replacement only (plumbing/mechanical fee schedule effective 01/01/2026).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the property owner after signing Everett's owner-contractor affidavit under the RCW 18.27.090 exemption. The owner route doesn't apply if you plan to sell within 12 months.
- Electric utility
- Snohomish County PUD
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- City of Everett Public Works (Spada Reservoir / Sultan River supply) · Very soft: total hardness averaged 12.5 ppm as CaCO3 (range 10.2–15.8), about 0.7 grains per gallon, in the 2025 water quality summary.
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1981 (median) · 49% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 14 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 Everett averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Everett
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$150 flat, for water heater replacement only (plumbing/mechanical fee schedule effective 01/01/2026).. City of Everett Permit Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Everett post water heater prices or specials on their websites: CM Heating, Bee's Plumbing & Heating, Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Everett average is shown.
What can change the price in Everett?
Everett issues its own electrical permits. Adding or changing 1–2 circuits without a service change is $75, from an older electrical fee sheet dated 1/1/2016. Other plumbing work is $130 base plus $20 for each fixture in 2026.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Everett?
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 →
CM Heating
Lists Everett 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 Everett 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.
Plumbing Experts Northwest
Lists Everett among the areas it serves. Based in Everett.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Beacon Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Lists Everett among the areas it serves. Based in Seattle.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response, same-day or next-day water heater replacement, and a technician willing to repair an 11-year-old tankless unit.
Worth knowing BBB complainants disputed a water heater replacement price paid under emergency conditions and a $2,000 deposit largely kept after a verbally cancelled water heater job (Beacon said its contract terms, including written cancellation, were clearly stated), and a Yelp reviewer called $5,700 for a 50-gallon gas tank double what he expected.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Bee's Plumbing & Heating
Lists Everett 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 Everett 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 Everett 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 Everett 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 Everett 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.
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
Lists Everett 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.
Also listing Everett: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Everett, Puget Sound Plumbing & Heating, Washington Energy Services, Home Comfort Alliance.
Order: companies based in Everett 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 EVERETT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN EVERETT
What Everett homes are like.
1981Median year built
48%Built before 1980
49%Owner-occupied
28%Heat with utility gas
50%Single-family homes
About 48% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
68% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 49% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Everett.
What Everett's inspector checks
Everett's 2019 water heater handout requires: a T&P valve drain the same size as the outlet (no flexible connectors); an expansion tank on closed systems; vacuum relief on tanks above fixtures (attics, platforms); straps in the upper and lower thirds; and, in garages, the ignition source at least 28 inches above the floor (as the handout prints it) unless the tank is flammable-vapor-ignition-resistant.
Vents in attics and crawl spaces
The handout says vent connectors in unheated spaces like attics and crawl spaces must be Type B vent. Single-wall connectors are allowed in garages with 6 inches of clearance from anything that can burn.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Everett homes.
Energy
- Electric: Snohomish County PUD (Covers all of Snohomish County)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy (In Snohomish County, PSE sells natural gas only, not electricity)
Water
City of Everett Public Works (Spada Reservoir / Sultan River supply): Very soft: total hardness averaged 12.5 ppm as CaCO3 (range 10.2–15.8), about 0.7 grains per gallon, in the 2025 water quality summary.
Everett 2025 Water Quality Summary ↗ · Everett Water Quality ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Everett homes.
For Snohomish County PUD and Puget Sound Energy customers in Everett. 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 Everett.
Permits and who issues them
Everett's plumbing/mechanical fee schedule has its own 'Water Heater Replacement Only' permit. Residential plumbing permits don't need a plan review: apply on the city's online permit portal and book the inspection. The city's water heater handout lists what the inspector checks.
Everett's owner affidavit says contractors need a State of Washington license and a City of Everett business license.
City of Everett Permit Services ↗ · Everett Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fees (effective 01/01/2026) ↗ · Everett Plumbing permit submittal checklist ↗ · Everett affidavit for owners acting as the contractor ↗ · Everett Electrical permit fees (effective 1/1/2016) ↗ · Everett permit documents ↗
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 Everett.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens | 5 mi | Required | $211 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Snohomish | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Mukilteo | 6 mi | Required | $138.65 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Mill Creek | 7 mi | Required | $175 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Silver Firs | 7 mi | Required (county) | $157 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Marysville | 8 mi | Required | $119 | Snohomish County PUD |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everett water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Everett?
$150 for a water heater replacement only, under the plumbing/mechanical fee schedule effective January 1, 2026.
Can a homeowner pull the permit in Everett?
Yes, if you sign the city's owner-contractor affidavit under RCW 18.27.090. Otherwise, the permit goes to a state-licensed contractor with an Everett business license.
Does a water heater in an Everett garage have to be raised?
Everett's handout prints a rule that the ignition source must be at least 28 inches above the garage floor, unless the heater is a flammable-vapor-ignition-resistant model.
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