Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MAPLE VALLEY
Maple Valley Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Maple Valley.
Maple Valley charges a $125 plumbing base fee plus $10 for a water heater, vent and expansion tank in 2026, with a 12% technology fee on top. Electrical permits go to L&I. PSE supplies electricity and gas, and Covington Water District serves much of the city with Green River and well water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Maple Valley Community Development (Development Services)
- Permit fee
- $125 plumbing permit base fee plus $10 for the water heater, vent and expansion tank, plus a 12% technology fee (about $151). 2026 Development Fee Schedule (Ordinance O-26-888).
- Who gets the permit
- Either a licensed contractor or you, if you're doing the plumbing in your own home. RCW 18.106.150 lets homeowners do that without a plumbing license.
- Electric utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- Covington Water District for much of the city (Green River Regional Water Supply System plus district wells); some areas may be served by other districts such as Cedar River Water & Sewer
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2001 (median) · 83% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Maple Valley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Maple Valley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$125 plumbing permit base fee plus $10 for the water heater, vent and expansion tank, plus a 12% technology fee (about $151). 2026 Development Fee Schedule (Ordinance O-26-888).. City of Maple Valley Community Development (Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley average is shown.
What can change the price in Maple Valley?
Gas piping is $20 for one to five outlets on a mechanical permit ($125 base). Electrical permits come from Washington L&I, as the city notes on its express solar permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Maple Valley?
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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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 MAPLE VALLEY
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MAPLE VALLEY
What Maple Valley homes are like.
2001Median year built
9%Built before 1980
83%Owner-occupied
59%Heat with utility gas
88%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2001. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
59% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Maple Valley.
Make sure you're in the city
Maple Valley warns that not every Maple Valley mailing address is inside city limits. Homes in unincorporated King County get permits from King County instead (plumbing from Public Health – Seattle & King County).
Maple Valley Online Permitting ↗ · PHSKC applications and permits ↗
Expansion tank costs nothing extra
Maple Valley's plumbing fee counts the water heater, its vent and an expansion tank as one $10 item, so adding an expansion tank doesn't add a fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Maple Valley homes.
Energy
- Electric: Puget Sound Energy (PSE supplies electricity and gas in King County)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Water
Covington Water District for much of the city (Green River Regional Water Supply System plus district wells); some areas may be served by other districts such as Cedar River Water & Sewer
Covington Water District About Us ↗ · Covington Water District 2025 Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Maple Valley homes.
For Puget Sound Energy customers in Maple Valley. 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 Maple Valley.
Permits and who issues them
Maple Valley's plumbing fee table has one line for a water heater, vent and expansion tank. Residential plumbing and mechanical permits are available over the counter as Express permits on the city's online portal, the only way to apply. Request inspections by emailing communitydevelopment@maplevalleywa.gov.
City of Maple Valley Community Development (Development Services) ↗ · Maple Valley Online Permitting ↗ · Maple Valley 2026 Development Fee Schedule ↗ · Maple Valley Building and Land Use Applications ↗ · RCW 18.106.150 homeowner plumbing exemption ↗
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 Maple Valley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 3 mi | Required | $63 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Kent | 8 mi | Required | — | Puget Sound Energy |
| Auburn | 9 mi | Required | $43 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Renton | 11 mi | Required | $69 | Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light |
| Enumclaw | 12 mi | Required | $35 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Issaquah | 12 mi | Required | $62.88 | Puget Sound Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Maple Valley water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Maple Valley?
$125 base plus $10 for the water heater, vent and expansion tank, plus a 12% technology fee (2026 fee schedule).
How do I apply and schedule the inspection?
Apply on the city's online permit portal (Express plumbing or mechanical permits cover simple home work). To book an inspection, email communitydevelopment@maplevalleywa.gov.
My address says Maple Valley but the portal won't accept it. Why?
Some Maple Valley addresses are in unincorporated King County, which issues its own permits. The city suggests looking up your address on the King County Parcel Viewer.
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