Water heater fails. You need replacement fast. How much. Here are the real Northwest Arkansas numbers for water heater replacement. Installation included. No hidden fees. Part of our complete Plumbing Cost & Pricing Guides.
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Standard Tank Water Heater Cost
40-gallon gas tank. $1,200 to $1,600 installed. Most common residential size. Heats water with natural gas. See water heater services.
50-gallon gas tank. $1,350 to $1,800 installed. Larger families. More simultaneous hot water use. Slightly higher operating cost than 40-gallon.
40-50 gallon electric tank. $1,100 to $1,650 installed. No gas line needed. Higher operating costs than gas over time. Slower recovery time between uses.
Tankless Water Heater Cost
Gas tankless. $2,800 to $4,500 installed depending on capacity and installation complexity. Endless hot water on demand. Lower operating costs over time. Higher upfront investment. See tankless vs tank cost comparison.
Electric tankless. $1,800 to $3,200 installed. Lower than gas tankless upfront. Higher operating costs than gas tankless. Electrical panel upgrades sometimes needed adding cost.
What Installation Includes
Removal and disposal of old unit. New unit delivery and placement. All plumbing connections. Gas line connections for gas units. Electrical connections for electric units. Venting work for gas units. Pressure relief valve. Drain pan where code requires. Permit fees where required. Testing and final inspection. See water heater installation in NWA for process details.
Additional Costs That May Apply
Expansion tank if not present and required by code. $185 to $285 installed. Gas line upgrade if existing line undersized for new unit. $285 to $785 depending on distance. Electrical work if panel upgrade needed for electric unit. $485 to $1,500+ depending on scope. Platform or stand if code requires unit elevation. $125 to $285.
Insurance Coverage Questions
Does insurance cover water heater replacement. Depends. Sudden failure from covered cause may be covered. Gradual failure from age usually not covered. See does insurance cover water heater replacement for details.
Bearnwa Water Heater Pricing
Flat rate quotes. Price includes everything listed above. Same-day installation when possible if unit is in stock. See same-day water heater installation.
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