By PlumberDallas.com editorialUpdated
Published water heater replacement cost ranges
These are national (and where noted, Dallas) figures published by the sources listed. They are not quotes and not our prices; your price depends on the job.
| Item | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tank replacement (national average about $1,348) | $882 – $1,826 | Angi |
| Tankless replacement | $1,400 – $3,900 | Angi |
| Standard tank (40–50 gal), installed | $600 – $3,100 | HomeGuide |
| Tankless, installed | $1,400 – $5,600 | HomeGuide |
| Hybrid heat pump, installed | $2,000 – $4,600 | HomeGuide |
What affects the price
- Gas vs. electric, and size
- Switching to tankless (gas line, venting, electrical)
- Code items: expansion tank, pan, relief line, venting
- Permit and inspection
- Location (garage, attic, closet) and haul-away
Questions to ask before you approve work
- Is the diagnostic or trip fee credited toward the repair?
- What exactly is included, and what is excluded?
- Is a permit needed, and who pulls it?
- What is the warranty on parts and labor?
- Can I get the estimate in writing?
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Sources
Figures as published by each source, checked October 2026. Ranges are national unless marked Dallas. They are not quotes; always get a written estimate.
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