Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SUMNER
Sumner Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Sumner.
A water heater permit in Sumner costs about $27: $20 to issue the plumbing permit plus $7 for each water heater, under the October 2025 to September 2026 fee schedule. Puget Sound Energy supplies electricity and gas. City water comes mainly from springs on the east hill.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Sumner Permit Center
- Permit fee
- $20 to issue the plumbing permit plus $7 for each water heater and/or vent, about $27 (fee schedule for October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026). Gas piping adds $5 for one to five outlets.
- Electric utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- City of Sumner water utility (Sumner Springs, Crystal/County Springs and Elhi Springs on the east hill, with West, South, Central and Dieringer wells for summer peaks)
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 54% 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 Sumner averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Sumner
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$20 to issue the plumbing permit plus $7 for each water heater and/or vent, about $27 (fee schedule for October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026). Gas piping adds $5 for one to five outlets.. City of Sumner Permit Center fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Sumner 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 Sumner average is shown.
What can change the price in Sumner?
Gas piping is charged separately: $5 for one to five outlets and $1 for each extra outlet. A mechanical permit costs $23.50 to issue. Sumner isn't on L&I's list of cities that do their own electrical inspections, so L&I issues electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Sumner?
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 →
Home Comfort Alliance
Lists Sumner 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.
Bee's Plumbing & Heating
Lists Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Sumner 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tacoma
Lists Sumner among the areas it serves. Based in Tacoma.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised next-day service with a new hot water heater installed by 11am.
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 Sumner 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.
Convenient Water Heaters & Plumbing
Lists Sumner among the areas it serves. Based in Graham.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Rainier View Plumbing & Rooter
Lists Sumner among the areas it serves. Based in Puyallup.
- Tank
- 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 Sumner 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 SUMNER
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SUMNER
What Sumner homes are like.
1989Median year built
39%Built before 1980
54%Owner-occupied
41%Heat with utility gas
66%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
56% 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 Sumner.
City water from springs
Most of Sumner's water comes from three spring fields on the east hill, plus wells in summer. Many neighbors use Green River or Cedar River surface water instead.
Cheap item-by-item fees
Sumner still charges by the item, the older UPC way: $20 to issue a plumbing permit and $7 for each water heater. That's among the lowest in the region.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Sumner homes.
Water
City of Sumner water utility (Sumner Springs, Crystal/County Springs and Elhi Springs on the east hill, with West, South, Central and Dieringer wells for summer peaks)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Sumner homes.
For Puget Sound Energy customers in Sumner. 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 Sumner.
Permits and who issues them
Sumner's plumbing fee schedule charges for each water heater and/or vent, so a replacement goes on a plumbing permit; a gas unit may also fall under the mechanical schedule. The Permit Center (253-299-5530, permits@sumnerwa.gov) handles permits, and there's an online self-service portal.
City of Sumner Permit Center ↗ · Sumner Permit Fee Schedule, Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026 (Jan 2026 update) ↗ · Sumner Permit Information & Fees ↗ · L&I: cities that do their own electrical permits and 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 Sumner.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Lake | 4 mi | Required | $100 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Puyallup | 4 mi | Required | $40 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Auburn | 5 mi | Required | $43 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Prairie Ridge | 7 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Federal Way | 8 mi | Required | — | Puget Sound Energy |
| South Hill | 8 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Puget Sound Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sumner water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Sumner?
About $27. That's $20 to issue the plumbing permit plus $7 for each water heater and/or vent (2025-2026 fee schedule).
Who supplies electricity and gas in Sumner?
Puget Sound Energy supplies both.
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