Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN REDMOND
Redmond Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Redmond.
In Redmond, an electric water heater goes on a plumbing permit ($140.71 plus $48.55) and a gas one on a mechanical permit ($140.71 plus $48.25), each with a 4% technology surcharge under the February 2026 schedules. Contractors also need a Redmond business license. Depending on your neighborhood, water ranges from very soft Tolt River water to medium-hard well water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Redmond Development Services
- Permit fee
- Electric water heater: $140.71 base plus $48.55 for each water heater (plumbing). Gas water heater: $140.71 base plus $48.25 for each appliance (mechanical). Both add a 4% technology surcharge (fee schedules effective February 1, 2026).
- Who gets the permit
- The applications ask for the contractor's Washington State contractor license number and say contractors must have a Redmond business license before starting work. The building owner or an authorized agent signs.
- Electric utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- City of Redmond (Tolt River water bought through Cascade Water Alliance, plus city groundwater wells) · Depends on the source: homes on the groundwater system get medium-hard water, about 90 mg/L (about 6 gpg), while Tolt water is very soft at about 20 mg/L (1.2 gpg), per the City's water FAQ
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1993 (median) · 43% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 15 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 Redmond averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Redmond
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeElectric water heater: $140.71 base plus $48.55 for each water heater (plumbing). Gas water heater: $140.71 base plus $48.25 for each appliance (mechanical). Both add a 4% technology surcharge (fee schedules effective February 1, 2026).. City of Redmond Development Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Redmond post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Bee's Plumbing & Heating, CM Heating, Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (Redmond). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Redmond average is shown.
What can change the price in Redmond?
Gas piping on the mechanical permit costs $48.25 for up to 4 outlets and $38.60 for each outlet after that. A new or changed electrical circuit needs a Redmond electrical permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Redmond?
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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond 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 Redmond: Washington Energy Services, Ben's Plumbing, Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (Redmond), Home Comfort Alliance, North Sound Plumbing.
Order: companies based in Redmond 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 REDMOND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN REDMOND
What Redmond homes are like.
1993Median year built
26%Built before 1980
43%Owner-occupied
38%Heat with utility gas
44%Single-family homes
About 27% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
59% 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 43% 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 Redmond.
Gas and electric heaters use different permits
Redmond puts electric water heaters on a Plumbing Permit and gas ones on a Mechanical Permit. Switching fuels can mean more than one permit, plus an electrical permit for a new circuit.
Harder water where the city uses wells
Homes on Redmond's well water get water about four times harder (about 90 mg/L) than homes on Tolt water (about 20 mg/L), so more scale is likely to build up in the tank.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Redmond homes.
Energy
- Electric: Puget Sound Energy
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy
PSE locations and service area (King County: electric and gas, not Seattle) ↗
Water
City of Redmond (Tolt River water bought through Cascade Water Alliance, plus city groundwater wells): Depends on the source: homes on the groundwater system get medium-hard water, about 90 mg/L (about 6 gpg), while Tolt water is very soft at about 20 mg/L (1.2 gpg), per the City's water FAQ
Redmond FAQ: Do I have hard or soft water? ↗ · Redmond 2026 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Redmond homes.
For Puget Sound Energy customers in Redmond. 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 Redmond.
Permits and who issues them
Redmond lists new or replacement water heaters as work that needs a permit. Electric water heaters go on a Plumbing Permit and gas ones on a Mechanical Permit. Residential electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits are over the counter; apply online through the Redmond ePermitting Service (REPS). A final inspection is required.
Per the plumbing and mechanical permit applications, contractors need a City of Redmond business license before they start work.
City of Redmond Development Services ↗ · Redmond Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit ↗ · Redmond Plumbing Permit Fees effective 2.1.2026 (PDF) ↗ · Redmond Mechanical Permit Fees effective 2.1.2026 (PDF) ↗ · Redmond Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗ · Redmond Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) ↗
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 Redmond.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland | 4 mi | Required | $121 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Cottage Lake | 5 mi | Required (county) | $137 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Woodinville | 6 mi | Required | $119 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Bellevue | 6 mi | Required | $50 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Sammamish | 7 mi | Required | $134 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Bothell | 8 mi | Required | $82 | Puget Sound Energy, Snohomish County PUD |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Redmond water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Redmond?
About $189 before the 4% technology surcharge, either way: $140.71 base plus $48.55 for an electric unit (plumbing) or $48.25 for a gas unit (mechanical), under the February 2026 fee schedules.
Redmond Plumbing Permit Fees 2026 (PDF) ↗ · Redmond Mechanical Permit Fees 2026 (PDF) ↗
Can I apply online?
Yes. Residential electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits are over the counter through the Redmond ePermitting Service (REPS). You have to register first.
Is Redmond water hard?
It depends where you live. Well water areas are medium-hard (about 90 mg/L, 6 gpg). Tolt River water is very soft (about 20 mg/L).
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