Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WOODINVILLE
Woodinville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Woodinville.
Yes, you need a permit to replace a water heater in Woodinville. It's issued over the counter on the city's online portal: a $119 base fee plus $25 for each fixture in 2026. Electrical permits go to L&I. Woodinville Water District delivers soft Tolt River water bought from Seattle, and PSE supplies power and gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Woodinville Development Services – Permit Center
- Permit fee
- 2026 Development Services fee schedule: mechanical and plumbing permits have a $119 base fee plus $25 for each fixture, so $144 for one water heater.
- Who gets the permit
- Woodinville's pages don't say who can apply. State law lets owners plumb property they own; anyone else must be an L&I-certified plumber.
- Electric utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Gas utility
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water
- Woodinville Water District (buys all water from Seattle, mostly from the Tolt River supply) · Soft. The district publishes no figure. SPU's May 2026 analysis shows 1.53 gpg in Tolt distribution water.
- Rebate worth checking
- PSE heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 57% 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 Woodinville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Woodinville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee2026 Development Services fee schedule: mechanical and plumbing permits have a $119 base fee plus $25 for each fixture, so $144 for one water heater.. City of Woodinville Development Services – Permit Center fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price4 of the companies listed for Woodinville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (Redmond), Bee's Plumbing & Heating, CM Heating, Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Woodinville average is shown.
What can change the price in Woodinville?
The city says Washington L&I, not the city, reviews, issues and inspects electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Woodinville?
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 →
Fast Water Heater Co. (Washington)
Lists Woodinville 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (Redmond)
Lists Woodinville among the areas it serves. Based in Woodinville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons (no base price): $250 OFF water heater installation (first 50 callers, 8 AM-12 PM); $75 OFF any plumbing service; $75 OFF drain cleaning with free plumbing inspection.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Bee's Plumbing & Heating
Lists Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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.
Fischer Plumbing
Lists Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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.
Also listing Woodinville: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Everett, Puget Sound Plumbing & Heating, Washington Energy Services, Home Comfort Alliance, North Sound Plumbing.
Order: companies based in Woodinville 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 WOODINVILLE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WOODINVILLE
What Woodinville homes are like.
1995Median year built
20%Built before 1980
57%Owner-occupied
47%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. 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 Woodinville.
Permits issued instantly online
The city specifically lists water heater replacements as single-family fixture swaps that get an over-the-counter permit, issued online right away with no plan review.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Woodinville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Puget Sound Energy (PSE covers King County outside Seattle; Woodinville's city pages don't confirm it)
- Gas: Puget Sound Energy
Water
Woodinville Water District (buys all water from Seattle, mostly from the Tolt River supply): Soft. The district publishes no figure. SPU's May 2026 analysis shows 1.53 gpg in Tolt distribution water.
Woodinville Water District – Water quality ↗ · SPU Quarterly Surface Water Analysis, May 20, 2026 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Woodinville homes.
For Puget Sound Energy customers in Woodinville. 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 Woodinville.
Permits and who issues them
Woodinville issues over-the-counter mechanical and plumbing permits, with no plan review, for replacing fixtures in single-family homes, and it names water heaters specifically. Apply online on the city's permit portal and the permit is issued right away. Request inspections there too.
City of Woodinville Development Services – Permit Center ↗ · City of Woodinville – Mechanical & plumbing permits ↗ · City of Woodinville 2026 Development Services Fees ↗ · City of Woodinville – Electrical permits ↗ · Washington L&I – About the plumber certification program ↗
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 Woodinville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 3 mi | Required | $82 | Puget Sound Energy, Snohomish County PUD |
| Cottage Lake | 3 mi | Required (county) | $137 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Kenmore | 5 mi | Required | $165 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Kirkland | 5 mi | Required | $121 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Redmond | 6 mi | Required | $140.71 | Puget Sound Energy |
| Lake Forest Park | 7 mi | Required | $150 | Seattle City Light |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Woodinville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Woodinville?
Yes. It's an over-the-counter mechanical/plumbing permit, issued online right away with no plan review.
How much is it?
$119 base plus $25 for each fixture, so $144 for one water heater (2026).
Who handles the electrical permit?
Washington L&I handles it, not the city.
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