40-gallon gas
About $1,100 to $1,500
Tank replacement pricing
Water Heater Replacement Cost Houston
Budgeting for a new tank? Below are typical installed ranges by size and fuel, and the add-ons that push a quote up.
•Typical price ranges
•40 and 50 gallon tanks
•Line items to compare
By size and fuel
Water Heater Change Cost by Size and Fuel
Typical installed prices, not quotes:
50-gallon gas
About $1,300 to $1,900
40-gallon electric
About $1,100 to $1,400
50-gallon electric
About $1,300 to $1,800
Electric tankless
About $1,200 to $1,800, plus panel work
Gas tankless
About $1,500 to $2,800, plus gas and vent work
Quote items
Price of Water Heater Replacement: What a Quote Lists
Compare quotes item by item:
- Removal and haul-away of the old tank
- Connectors, shutoff and relief valve
- Venting changes for gas
- Drain pan, expansion tank or raised stand where required
- City permit and inspection
Add-ons
Water Heater Installation Cost Add-Ons
In Houston, Texas, attic installs cost more for access and drain pans. Going up a size can need a larger vent. A fuel change needs a gas line or a 240-volt circuit, and a tankless conversion adds gas pipe, venting or circuits.
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Call (832) 783-9416Repair instead?
Hot Water Heater Replacement Price vs a Repair
A thermocouple, element or valve on a dry tank under about 10 years old usually costs far less than a new tank. A leaking tank body, rusty water or a tank past 10 years usually points to replacement.
If a full swap is on the table, a tankless water heater is worth pricing too.
Lowering cost
Ways to Lower the Cost
A few choices keep the price down:
- Replace with the same fuel and size in the same spot
- Plan ahead instead of paying for an emergency visit
- Ask whether haul-away and the permit are included
- Get two itemized quotes for the same scope
Price questions
Price Questions
How much is it to replace a water heater in Houston?
A standard tank typically costs about $1,100 to $1,900 installed, depending on size and fuel.
Does the price include the permit?
Ask. The City of Houston requires a plumbing permit and inspection.
Why do attic replacements cost more?
Access, a drain pan and drain line, and carrying the old tank out.
How does tankless compare?
Typically $1,200 to $1,800 for electric and $1,500 to $2,800 for gas, plus conversion work.
Who sets the price?
Each independent contractor prices their own work after seeing your setup.
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