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What is the Labor Cost to Install a Water Heater?

A traditional water heater tank typically costs around $1,000 to have a professional plumber install it. A tankless hot water heater, however, may cost as much as 3.5 times that amount to install because the units themselves are far more expensive. Larger tanks will also cost more to install because their higher capacity makes them more expensive. Similarly, more energy-efficient units will be more expensive because they’re embedded with more technology. You may, however, be able to find government rebates to lower the cost of an energy-efficient certified model. The brand name and warranty length can also affect the price as well.  Obviously, changing the energy source will also greatly influence the cost of installing a new hot water heater, which is why homeowners tend to be less open to the idea of switching from a gas unit to an electric water heater, and vice versa.

Usually, a plumbing company also charges a $250-500 fee to remove and dispose of your old hot water heater. This fee covers the labor to remove it and any local fees associated with disposing of the unit properly.

local plumber will pull the required permits needed to install a hot water heater and complete any work needed to bring your plumbing connections up to code. For older homes, the cost of code compliance can be steep, driving up the cost of the project. Differences in local code regulations and permit costs will cause the greatest variance in water heater installation prices.

If you think that your hot water heater needs to be replaced, call a local plumber to have someone come out and determine whether your hot water tank can be repaired or whether it needs to be replaced. If it needs to be replaced, an experienced plumber can provide you with an estimate for having a new hot water heater installed.

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The Cost of Replacing a Water Heater
How to Fix a Leaking Hot Water Tank
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Who Can Repair a Water Heater?
Can a Handyman Put in a Water Heater?
DIY Water Heater Installation