Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MUKILTEO
Mukilteo Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Mukilteo.
Yes, Mukilteo requires a plumbing permit to install or replace a water heater. In 2026 it costs about $154 ($138.65 to issue plus $15.41 for each fixture), before a 3% technology fee and a $6.50 state fee. Snohomish County PUD supplies electricity and Puget Sound Energy supplies gas. Water comes from the Mukilteo or Alderwood district, depending on your neighborhood.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Mukilteo Permit Center
- Permit fee
- $138.65 to issue a plumbing/mechanical permit plus $15.41 for each fixture, about $154, before a 3% technology fee and the $6.50 State Building Code Council fee (2026 Master Fee Schedule, Resolution 2026-03, effective April 10, 2026).
- Electric utility
- Snohomish County PUD
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District (north and central Mukilteo) or Alderwood Water and Wastewater District (south Harbour Pointe) · Alderwood buys its water from the City of Everett, whose supply averaged 12.5 ppm total hardness (range 10.2-15.8 ppm) in Everett's 2025 Water Quality Summary. Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District figure not found.
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 71% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 10 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 Mukilteo averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mukilteo
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$138.65 to issue a plumbing/mechanical permit plus $15.41 for each fixture, about $154, before a 3% technology fee and the $6.50 State Building Code Council fee (2026 Master Fee Schedule, Resolution 2026-03, effective April 10, 2026).. City of Mukilteo Permit Center fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Mukilteo post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bee's Plumbing & Heating, CM Heating, Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Mukilteo average is shown.
What can change the price in Mukilteo?
Mukilteo says electrical work that needs new wiring, circuits or breakers must be approved and inspected by Washington L&I. The issuance fee is charged on each plumbing or mechanical permit, so a job needing both pays it twice.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mukilteo?
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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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.
CM Heating
Lists Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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.
Goldstar Plumbing
Lists Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo 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 MUKILTEO
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MUKILTEO
What Mukilteo homes are like.
1989Median year built
27%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
53%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. 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 Mukilteo.
Two water districts
The Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District serves the north and central city. Alderwood Water and Wastewater District serves south Harbour Pointe.
L&I handles new circuits
The city says electrical work that needs new wiring, circuits or breakers, like a 240V circuit for a heat pump water heater, is approved and inspected by Washington L&I.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mukilteo homes.
Energy
- Electric: Snohomish County PUD
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Water
Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District (north and central Mukilteo) or Alderwood Water and Wastewater District (south Harbour Pointe): Alderwood buys its water from the City of Everett, whose supply averaged 12.5 ppm total hardness (range 10.2-15.8 ppm) in Everett's 2025 Water Quality Summary. Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District figure not found.
Mukilteo Schools, Utilities & Other Services ↗ · Alderwood Water & Wastewater District 2025 Water Quality Report ↗ · City of Everett 2025 Water Quality Summary ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mukilteo homes.
For Snohomish County PUD and Puget Sound Energy customers in Mukilteo. 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 Mukilteo.
Permits and who issues them
Mukilteo says installing or replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit. Apply on the city's online permit portal. The Permit Center (11930 Cyrus Way, 425-263-8000) is open Monday-Thursday.
City of Mukilteo Permit Center ↗ · Mukilteo: Do You Need a Permit for That? ↗ · Mukilteo 2026 Master Fee Schedule (effective April 10, 2026) ↗
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 Mukilteo.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek | 5 mi | Required | $175 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Lynnwood | 6 mi | Required | $257 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Everett | 6 mi | Required | $150 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Alderwood Manor | 7 mi | Required (county) | $150 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Edmonds | 7 mi | Required | $62 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Silver Firs | 8 mi | Required (county) | $157 | Snohomish County PUD |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mukilteo water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Mukilteo?
Yes. The city says installing or replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit.
How much does it cost?
$138.65 to issue the permit plus $15.41 for each fixture, then a 3% technology fee and a $6.50 state fee (2026 schedule effective April 10, 2026).
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