How much should it cost to install a hot water heater?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-water-heater-installation-cost.htm">Water heater replacement costs</a> around $1,300, but a total install will depend on a few factors. Solar heaters can cost upward of $3,700, while conventional gas heaters may cost less than $1,000. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-tankless-water-heater-cost.htm">Tankless water heaters</a>, common in apartments and homes without much space, cost around $2,600 to install. Expect the cost to increase significantly if new plumbing is required, or if there is damage from a previous water heater malfunctioning. </p></div>

How long does it take to replace an electric water heater?

• <div><p>The amount of time it takes to replace an electric water heater will depend on the skill level of the individual who is replacing it. For example, if you replace it yourself–and you don’t have much experience–you can expect the project to take a full day. </p><p>However, if you have a certified plumber or water heater contractor install your new water heater, it can take as little as 2 to 3 hours.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Jeff did the job efficiently. He was very professional and his fee was very competitive. I relied on previous reviews on him and was hesitant at first but I am glad I contacted him. Will definitely hire again.
Water Heaters in a Hurry
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Reviewed in March 2025
On time, fair pricing. Good recommendations pleasant attitude work done in fast and reasonable time
Robert Miller LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Joe provided it fast and professional service. I've dealt with several plumbers and paid them twice as much, and they did not provide, it's a superior service, as Joe did. As a new homeowner, I feel it is important to have a trustworthy thing. Plumber, and he is one, it's that I will validate...
Joe Georgini Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in January 2025
Pat and his associate Phil came through for us again, big time. Our 9.5+YO hot water heater died a few weekends ago. Pat showed up Monday afternoon to diagnose. He discussed all the alternative solutions, and had our choice of water heater already in stock. We chose to replace it. So Pat and...
LYNCH PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in January 2025
I called on a Saturday and was scheduled on Monday. The cost was slightly less than other quotes and was for a superior product. The installers, Scott and Matt, were very pleasant and did the job within an hour. A BIG PLUS - The company registered the product for me. I couldn't recommend them...
Springfield Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
My tech Joseph Rosado was great. Very thorough and knowledgeable, I would definitely ask for him again to service my equipment. He explained things well, was neat and timely.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
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Reviewed in March 2017
Service turned out alright. I liked the plumber, he was very nice and explained things to me so that I could understand. The only issue was the part they brought was materially different then the part it was replacing. Because of that it didn't fit properly and he ended up having to re do...
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Aaron of A Sharp Contracting LLC

Aaron of A Sharp Contracting LLC

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

32 local quotes requested

A. Sharp Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 25 years of hands-on experience, our dedicated team of professionals are ready to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Aaron did not disappoint. They had to come back as the water heater wasn't the one we needed. No issues, was prompt and professional."

Jorge A on May 2025

"Aaron did not disappoint. They had to come back as the water heater wasn't the one we needed. No issues, was prompt and professional."

Jorge A on May 2025

Valdel Plumbing

Valdel Plumbing

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

352 local quotes requested

Residential Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Service. Owners have over 30 years of experience. Proudly servicing Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County and lower Bucks County with professional, personal and timely service. Guaranteed respect for you, your time and your home. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for Expert Service, Quality Products, and Affordable Price!

"Smooth and efficient"

Michael M on September 2025

"Smooth and efficient"

Michael M on September 2025

Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

Customers say: Super punctual

86 local quotes requested

48 years of experience

Since 1977, Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has been providing quality plumbing, heating and cooling service throughout Delaware County and the Main Line. With a fleet of fully-stocked vehicles dispatched from our Broomall headquarters, we strive to provide our customers with prompt, professional service in the plumbing, heating and cooling fields. Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. is a member of the Philadelphia Suburban Association of Plumbing Contractors, National Association of Plumbing Heating, Cooling Contractors, Philadelphia-Suburban Gas Exchange, Small Business Association of Delaware County and the Marple Business & Professional Association. Operating a dependable service business requires organization, competent management and professional technical skills. All service technicians have direct communication between the office and customers due to the state-of-the-art communication provided to each technician. We are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. Our offices are staffed and open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. In the event of an emergency, we are always available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We quote a price before proceeding with any work. We charge by the job, not by the hour, and all work is guaranteed. We are an award-winning company, but we couldn't win awards without happy customers. You are our priority! Additional DBAs - William Henderson Plumbing & Heating Cooling Services, Wm Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc, Wm Henderson Plumbing Heating Cooling Service.

"Repair Service to Fix Gas Boiler - WM Henderson first sends out a tech who is not familiar with gas boilers and admits there is an issue but does not know how to diagnose it. I had to pay $89 for this. Instead of having the right person come out, I had to to actively call again to get someone else to come out. The 2nd tech diagnosed the issue, but wants to charge me the same $89 that I already paid. - and quotes me $380 for the repair - and has to order the part. I agree and then call back the next day to confirm part is on order - and they tell me the charge is $1,015. I asked to speak to a manager to discuss, and no one is available and no one calls me back. I bought the replacement part from a supply where house (confirming it works with my make/model of boiler) and it cost me $165. I have had other scheduling issues with them as well. Don't use them!!!!!!!!"

Jerry W on December 2024

"Repair Service to Fix Gas Boiler - WM Henderson first sends out a tech who is not familiar with gas boilers and admits there is an issue but does not know how to diagnose it. I had to pay $89 for this. Instead of having the right person come out, I had to to actively call again to get someone else to come out. The 2nd tech diagnosed the issue, but wants to charge me the same $89 that I already paid. - and quotes me $380 for the repair - and has to order the part. I agree and then call back the next day to confirm part is on order - and they tell me the charge is $1,015. I asked to speak to a manager to discuss, and no one is available and no one calls me back. I bought the replacement part from a supply where house (confirming it works with my make/model of boiler) and it cost me $165. I have had other scheduling issues with them as well. Don't use them!!!!!!!!"

Jerry W on December 2024

Horizon Services

Horizon Services

Customers say: Super punctual

112 local quotes requested

36 years of experience

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee. Horizon Services is the Heating Company Your Friends and Neighbors Call to Keep Warm All Winter Long!

"I wouldn’t be writing this Review if one thing would have happened, TALK TO ME. Don’t place the answering service in the position of telling a Customer that the Supervisor has left for the day at 2.45p on a Thursday. Especially when the Horizon repairman had just fried our whole cooling system, including the thermostat!! What started with a bad fan motor in a new AC system that was only 3.5 years old in a $10,000 system, for which we had waited 4 days for the new motor to be installed. Add to that the fact that the repairman told me he would be at our home at 8.30a and didn’t arrive until 11.30a - after having to use a vacation day to wait at home for them to arrive. Then telling me this will be ‘quick’ all I have to do is switch out the motor by mounting it and plugging in the new one. Hours went by, nothing. He comes in to test the thermostat and it is non-responsive. He tells me to get new batteries, which I did. Then asks me, “these are new?” To which I say, ‘of course’ - you watched me take them out of the box. Then he goes out to his truck for the next 1.5hrs, supposedly speaks with his Supervisor and comes in and tells me that he has fried the system. I reply by saying I will be calling a senior person to speak with them. Called 4 times and never spoke with anyone. Each time I waited on hold for an extended period of time. Each time, I was then told by the answering service that someone would call and never did. Then at 2.45p I am told “everyone has left for the day” and no one would be calling. This was a Thursday, I had been home all day and no one would speak with me. We remain without an AC system, no plan, no calls - - nothing!!! If I could rate them a ZERO, I would,"

Scott M on June 2025

"I wouldn’t be writing this Review if one thing would have happened, TALK TO ME. Don’t place the answering service in the position of telling a Customer that the Supervisor has left for the day at 2.45p on a Thursday. Especially when the Horizon repairman had just fried our whole cooling system, including the thermostat!! What started with a bad fan motor in a new AC system that was only 3.5 years old in a $10,000 system, for which we had waited 4 days for the new motor to be installed. Add to that the fact that the repairman told me he would be at our home at 8.30a and didn’t arrive until 11.30a - after having to use a vacation day to wait at home for them to arrive. Then telling me this will be ‘quick’ all I have to do is switch out the motor by mounting it and plugging in the new one. Hours went by, nothing. He comes in to test the thermostat and it is non-responsive. He tells me to get new batteries, which I did. Then asks me, “these are new?” To which I say, ‘of course’ - you watched me take them out of the box. Then he goes out to his truck for the next 1.5hrs, supposedly speaks with his Supervisor and comes in and tells me that he has fried the system. I reply by saying I will be calling a senior person to speak with them. Called 4 times and never spoke with anyone. Each time I waited on hold for an extended period of time. Each time, I was then told by the answering service that someone would call and never did. Then at 2.45p I am told “everyone has left for the day” and no one would be calling. This was a Thursday, I had been home all day and no one would speak with me. We remain without an AC system, no plan, no calls - - nothing!!! If I could rate them a ZERO, I would,"

Scott M on June 2025

PETE RUSSO PLUMBING

PETE RUSSO PLUMBING

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

18 local quotes requested

"Pete Russo Plumbing is a company you can rely on and trust in"...knowledgeable, licensed plumbers using quality products from the leading manufacturers to ensure durability and performance on all installations. Founded in 1988, we continue to make every project one we can be proud of to ensure we exceed all of our customer's expectations! Let Pete Russo Plumbing's great prices and high quality of workmanship speak for itself...call us now at 610-495-8292.

"Tom is a genius and a miracle worker. He was able to diagnose our "slow flush" problem and repair it in a half hour. He was able to address the cause of the malfunction; much to our relief, as we thought we might have to have a new toilet installed or a much more complicated repair. Tom also came out to our home before the start of his official workday, to make sure that the issue was handled immediately. THANK YOU, TOM!!"

Susan K on June 2025

"Tom is a genius and a miracle worker. He was able to diagnose our "slow flush" problem and repair it in a half hour. He was able to address the cause of the malfunction; much to our relief, as we thought we might have to have a new toilet installed or a much more complicated repair. Tom also came out to our home before the start of his official workday, to make sure that the issue was handled immediately. THANK YOU, TOM!!"

Susan K on June 2025

Joe Georgini Plumbing & Heating

Serving Pennsylvania & Delaware

Joe Georgini Plumbing & Heating

Serving Pennsylvania & Delaware

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

39 local quotes requested

Joseph Georgini Plumbing is built on quality trustworthy service with very low rates. I personally work on every job to insure quality. We service all of Chester, Delaware,& Montgomery Counties, the Main Line, Philadelphia & The Entire State of Delaware. Senior Citizen Discounts Pennsylvania State License Number 079266. Delaware State License Number 2013601516. 24 hour direct phone # 610-357-0998

"Great! Joe was very responsive, we sent him the pictures and described the plumbing issues we were having. He was able to provide us the estimate quote and came out to fix the issue within 1 day. No more leakage."

Kada H on August 2025

"Great! Joe was very responsive, we sent him the pictures and described the plumbing issues we were having. He was able to provide us the estimate quote and came out to fix the issue within 1 day. No more leakage."

Kada H on August 2025

Pressman Home Services

Pressman Home Services

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

80 local quotes requested

Ross, Master Plumber, and has been servicing the Southeastern Pennsylvania area for a combined 60+ years. With extensive knowledge in both Residential and Commercial plumbing, we are sure to have the right solution for all of your needs. If you’re looking for a company who sets itself apart from the rest, one that truly stands behind its word, you’ll want to contact Paradigm Plumbing Solutions. Unlike most companies, you will have the Owners, onsite, working alongside of our Foreman from start to finish. This will give you peace of mind, knowing the job will be done to the highest standards. Our existing plumbing Customers will never have to pay an emergency service fee. In addition, we will always extend additional discounts when our existing customers continue to use Paradigm Plumbing Solutions for additional work. Owned and operated by Master Plumber, Ross Pressman, Paradigm Plumbing Solutions is a family-run venture that has deep roots in the community. Join our family of totally satisfied customers and let us show you what were made of.

"Don’t hesitate - make the call; we’re so glad we did! I will definitely call Paradigm Plumbing for our future projects! It was such a pleasure to work with Ross and his crew. They respond quickly and their work is top quality."

Mark B on October 2024

"Don’t hesitate - make the call; we’re so glad we did! I will definitely call Paradigm Plumbing for our future projects! It was such a pleasure to work with Ross and his crew. They respond quickly and their work is top quality."

Mark B on October 2024

Water Heaters in a Hurry

Water Heaters in a Hurry

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

37 local quotes requested

In Business Since 2020 We get you in hot water fast! We are a family owned business and specialize in Water heater installation, removal, and repair for all manufacturers and models. We do everything water heater related including pressure reducing valves, thermal expansion tanks, water shut off valves, leak repair etc. Promised to be quick in responce, fast, efficient and knowledgeable. Over 13 years of experience in the field. How We Got Started I chose to work in this industry because The feeling of doing something right the first time or fixing someone else's work. Also meeting new people.. We started in this industry in 2014. We describe our business as Family owned and operated How long have i been in the field as a technician? 13 years

"Jeff did the job efficiently. He was very professional and his fee was very competitive. I relied on previous reviews on him and was hesitant at first but I am glad I contacted him. Will definitely hire again."

Joe B on June 2025

"Jeff did the job efficiently. He was very professional and his fee was very competitive. I relied on previous reviews on him and was hesitant at first but I am glad I contacted him. Will definitely hire again."

Joe B on June 2025

Unique Indoor Comfort

Unique Indoor Comfort

Customers say: Super punctual

190 local quotes requested

59 years of experience

"Helpful meets Helpful-Unique Indoor Comfort is now Ace Hardware Home Services, a fourth-generation heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical service company based in King of Prussia, PA. We are a customer service company that happens to excel in heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical home services. We have a unique reputation for superior service and quality craftsmanship --- but don't take our word for it --- Experience the Unique service firsthand." Providing HVAC service and repair, system replacement, and air conditioning solutions for older homes. Residential plumbing service, repair, emergency service, and water heaters. Electrical emergency service, repair, home upgrades, generators and EV Chargers.

"Jeff and his team did and excellent job with the installation of two Daikin HVAC units. I had many questions about the units and install and they were quick and thorough in responding. The price and warranty were competitive with high end brands. The crew was courteous and professional during the two day install. They were the only company that included replacement of the coolant lines, rather than just flushing the old ones. So far the Daikin variable speed AC units are exceptionally quiet and the house is very comfortable. Would recommend Ace Home Services and Unique Comfort without reservation."

Dean W on June 2025

"Jeff and his team did and excellent job with the installation of two Daikin HVAC units. I had many questions about the units and install and they were quick and thorough in responding. The price and warranty were competitive with high end brands. The crew was courteous and professional during the two day install. They were the only company that included replacement of the coolant lines, rather than just flushing the old ones. So far the Daikin variable speed AC units are exceptionally quiet and the house is very comfortable. Would recommend Ace Home Services and Unique Comfort without reservation."

Dean W on June 2025

Water Heater Express

Water Heater Express

Customers say: Super punctual

18 local quotes requested

26 years of experience

Water Heater Express has been in business for over 12 years with more than 20 years' experience. We are an authorized service provider for manufacturer's warranty work and service all brands and types of water heaters (LP, Gas, and Power Vent as well). We also work on pressure reducing valves and expansion tanks. Call us for a free quote!

"They did good no complaints so far. I'll let you know next month if I feel the same way."

Debora N on March 2023

"They did good no complaints so far. I'll let you know next month if I feel the same way."

Debora N on March 2023

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Water heater replacement costs around $1,300, but a total install will depend on a few factors. Solar heaters can cost upward of $3,700, while conventional gas heaters may cost less than $1,000. Tankless water heaters, common in apartments and homes without much space, cost around $2,600 to install. Expect the cost to increase significantly if new plumbing is required, or if there is damage from a previous water heater malfunctioning.

Tank-style hot water heaters need replacing about every six to 15 years, while a tankless model can last 20 years or more. Over time, water heaters fill up with sediment that can start causing issues. If your unit is ten years old, start thinking about a possible replacement. Flushing your tank-style water heater annually and having routine maintenance done can increase the life span of the unit.

The amount of time it takes to replace an electric water heater will depend on the skill level of the individual who is replacing it. For example, if you replace it yourself–and you don’t have much experience–you can expect the project to take a full day.

However, if you have a certified plumber or water heater contractor install your new water heater, it can take as little as 2 to 3 hours.

The cost to replace a water heater depends on the type you choose (tank versus tankless) and the fuel type. You can expect to pay anywhere from $880 to $1,780 for a one-to-one replacement. If you’re switching from one type or energy source to another, labor costs will rise significantly for the extra amount of work.

Replacement should be considered when repair costs exceed half the price of a new unit, if the heater is more than 10-15 years old, or if consistent issues hinder its effective functioning despite multiple repairs.

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