Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SNOHOMISH
Snohomish Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Snohomish.
The City of Snohomish sets water heater fees by fuel in its 2026 schedule: about $84 for an electric tank on a plumbing permit, and about $100 for a gas tank on a mechanical permit, both including the 5% technology fee. Snohomish County PUD supplies electricity and PSE supplies gas. City water, mostly from Everett, is soft at about 12 mg/L.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Snohomish Permit Center
- Permit fee
- 2026 Master Fee Schedule: electric water heater = $50 plumbing base fee plus $30 (expansion tank included), about $84 with the 5% technology fee. Gas water heater = $50 mechanical base fee plus $45 (expansion tank included), about $99.75 with the tech fee. Gas or electric tankless units are $30 each.
- Who gets the permit
- The city's pages don't say. State law lets owners plumb property they own; anyone else must be an L&I-certified plumber.
- Electric utility
- Snohomish County PUD
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- City of Snohomish water utility (about 90% of its water bought from the City of Everett, the rest from Snohomish County PUD wells) · Soft: about 12 mg/L for the Everett-supplied water, per the city's 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 55% 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 Snohomish averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Snohomish
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee2026 Master Fee Schedule: electric water heater = $50 plumbing base fee plus $30 (expansion tank included), about $84 with the 5% technology fee. Gas water heater = $50 mechanical base fee plus $45 (expansion tank included), about $99.75 with the tech fee. Gas or electric tankless units are $30 each.. City of Snohomish Permit Center fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Snohomish post water heater prices or specials on their websites: CM Heating, Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Snohomish average is shown.
What can change the price in Snohomish?
Snohomish isn't on L&I's list of cities that issue their own electrical permits, so permits for new circuits come from L&I.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Snohomish?
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 →
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Everett
Lists Snohomish 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.
Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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.
Puget Sound Plumbing & Heating
Lists Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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.
Plumbing Experts Northwest
Lists Snohomish 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.
Order: companies based in Snohomish 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 SNOHOMISH
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SNOHOMISH
What Snohomish homes are like.
1978Median year built
52%Built before 1980
55%Owner-occupied
33%Heat with utility gas
63%Single-family homes
About 52% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
63% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Snohomish.
Gas costs more than electric
Snohomish charges $30 (plumbing) for an electric tank and $45 (mechanical) for a gas tank, both including the expansion tank. Add a $50 base fee and a 5% technology fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Snohomish homes.
Energy
- Electric: Snohomish County PUD (Covers all of Snohomish County)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy (The City of Snohomish is in PSE's gas territory)
Snohomish County PUD – About ↗ · Wikipedia – Puget Sound Energy (service counties) ↗
Water
City of Snohomish water utility (about 90% of its water bought from the City of Everett, the rest from Snohomish County PUD wells): Soft: about 12 mg/L for the Everett-supplied water, per the city's 2025 Annual Water Quality Report.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Snohomish homes.
For Snohomish County PUD and Puget Sound Energy customers in Snohomish. 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 Snohomish.
Permits and who issues them
Snohomish's 2026 Master Fee Schedule lists water heaters under plumbing permits (electric tank and tankless) and mechanical permits (gas tank and tankless). For a fee estimate, use the Permit Portal's fee estimator or call the Permit Center at 360-282-3156.
City of Snohomish Permit Center ↗ · City of Snohomish – Fee schedule ↗ · City of Snohomish 2026 Master Fee Schedule ↗ · City of Snohomish – Plumbing permit fee worksheet ↗ · Washington L&I – City electrical permits & 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 Snohomish.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens | 5 mi | Required | $211 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Everett | 5 mi | Required | $150 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Silver Firs | 5 mi | Required (county) | $157 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Monroe | 7 mi | Required | $32 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Mill Creek | 7 mi | Required | $175 | Snohomish County PUD |
| Mukilteo | 10 mi | Required | $138.65 | Snohomish County PUD |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Snohomish water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Snohomish?
Electric: $50 base plus $30, plus the 5% tech fee (about $84). Gas: $50 base plus $45, plus 5% (about $99.75).
Is Snohomish water hard?
No. The city's 2025 report calls its Everett water soft, at 12 mg/L.
Who issues the electrical permit?
Washington L&I issues it.
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