Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NEW RICHMOND
New Richmond, WI Water Heater
Replacement
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NEW RICHMOND AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in New Richmond.
In New Richmond, Wisconsin, the city's Building Inspections Department issues permits under state codes. Fees are based on job value and start at $75 in the 2026 schedule. City-owned New Richmond Utilities supplies electricity and water, and began adding an iron and manganese treatment to the water in April 2026. Xcel Energy supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of New Richmond Building Inspections Department
- Permit fee
- The 2026 schedule has no water heater line. Permits based on job value start at $75 for $500-$2,000 of work (Building Permit Fees, approved 12/8/2025, effective 1/1/2026). Re-inspections are $100 per trip.
- Electric utility
- New Richmond Utilities
- Gas utility
- Xcel Energy
- Water
- New Richmond Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Focus on Energy – Water Heating Instant Discounts (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1988 (median) · 62% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 New Richmond averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in New Richmond
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe 2026 schedule has no water heater line. Permits based on job value start at $75 for $500-$2,000 of work (Building Permit Fees, approved 12/8/2025, effective 1/1/2026). Re-inspections are $100 per trip.. City of New Richmond Building Inspections Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for New Richmond post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Boldt's Plumbing & Heating Inc.. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no New Richmond average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in New Richmond?
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 →
Aquarius Home Services
Lists New Richmond among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Current offers (expire September 30, 2026): $400 off tank model water heaters (includes basic installation); $1000 off tankless water heaters (includes basic installation); $149 water heater flush & inspection (excludes tankless); $59 water heater & sump pump safety check —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast replacements (including same-day installs), technicians who offered repair-or-replace options without pressure, and clear explanations.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a plumber found water-pressure problems that should have been caught when their water heater was replaced, which led to an unexpected higher expense; no BBB complaints about water heater work were visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Boldt's Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Lists New Richmond among the areas it serves. Based in Baldwin & Hudson, WI (two offices; Hudson office at 516 2nd St, Unit #203, Hudson, WI 54016 per Hudson Area Chamber listing).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $100 off water heater replacement (cannot be combined); financing 'as low as $49/month' —
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in New Richmond 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. Wisconsin plumbing license lookup (DSPS LicensE) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING NEW RICHMOND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NEW RICHMOND
What New Richmond homes are like.
1988Median year built
42%Built before 1980
62%Owner-occupied
70%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1988. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
70% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 New Richmond.
City water treatment change in 2026
Since April 2026, New Richmond Utilities adds a food-grade treatment that keeps iron and manganese dissolved. This cuts staining and mineral buildup in pipes and appliances. It doesn't remove minerals or soften the water.
City-owned electric; Focus on Energy for heating rebates
New Richmond Utilities supplies electric, water and sewer service and sends customers to Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide program, for heating and cooling incentives. Xcel Energy supplies natural gas.
New Richmond: Utilities ↗ · New Richmond Utilities: Heating & Cooling Improvements ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies New Richmond homes.
Energy
- Electric: New Richmond Utilities (city-owned electric, water and sewer utility)
- Gas: Xcel Energy
New Richmond: Utilities ↗ · New Richmond Utilities: Energy Saving Programs ↗
Water
New Richmond Utilities
New Richmond Utilities: Water Department ↗ · New Richmond Utilities 2025 CCR data (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for New Richmond homes.
For New Richmond Utilities and Xcel Energy customers in New Richmond. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Focus on Energy – Water Heating Instant Discounts ↗ActiveInstant discounts taken off the invoice at purchase: at least $300 for a heat pump water heater (3.3 UEF or higher, under 120 gallons), at least $100 for a gas tankless (0.87 UEF or higher), and at least $200 for an indirect water heater paired with a 90%+ boiler.
- IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) ↗ActiveUp to $1,750 for an ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heater.
- IRA Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) ↗ActiveWhole-home rebates based on household income and predicted energy savings; all homeowners are eligible.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Wisconsin rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in New Richmond.
Permits and who issues them
New Richmond's Building Inspections Department issues the permits and inspections Wisconsin building codes require. The city can't promise how fast permits come back and handles applications in the order they arrive. Homes outside city limits use township inspectors: All Croix Inspections for Richmond and Star Prairie townships, and West Wisconsin Inspection Agency for Stanton Township.
City of New Richmond Building Inspections Department ↗ · New Richmond: Building Permits and Inspections ↗ · New Richmond: Building Permit Fees Approved 2026 (PDF) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Wisconsin plumbing license lookup (DSPS LicensE) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Wisconsin licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near New Richmond.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 14 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $60) | Xcel Energy |
| River Falls | 19 mi | Required | $22.50 | River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
New Richmond water heater questions.
Who issues building permits in New Richmond, WI?
Inside city limits, the city's Building Inspections Department (715-246-4268). Nearby townships use All Croix Inspections or West Wisconsin Inspection Agency.
Who provides utilities in New Richmond?
New Richmond Utilities supplies electric, water and sewer. Xcel Energy supplies natural gas.
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