Water Heater Replacement Cost in Denver, CO
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These statistics describe 23 eligible reported payments for water heater replacement in the Denver area. Quotes and flagged outliers are excluded. Reports must fall within the rolling 30-month window; this is a self-reported sample, not a representative survey of every local job.
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- Typical price
- $2,800
- Typical range
- $2,550–$3,500
- Reports
- 23
- Last report
- Aug 2026
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| Price range | Reports |
|---|---|
| $1,980 – $2,900 | 12 |
| $2,900 – $3,820 | 7 |
| $3,820 – $4,740 | 1 |
| $4,740 – $5,660 | 1 |
| $5,660 – $6,580 | 0 |
| $6,580 – $7,500 | 2 |
Prices reported from across the Denver area: Denver (20) · Broomfield (1) · Littleton (1) · Aurora (1).
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Nationwide, the typical price is $2,500 across 59 reports. Denver runs about 12% above the national going rate.
What the numbers say in Denver
- The middle half of reports falls between $2,550 to $3,500 — a normal amount of variation for local work of different sizes.
- All 23 reports on this page are from the last 12 months.
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Is this a like-for-like replacement or a conversion? Which permit and code upgrades are included? Does the price cover removal, venting, valves, drain pan, expansion control, and the manufacturer's labor warranty?
Watch for
A cheap tankless quote that ignores gas-line capacity and venting, a standard tank installed where a power-vent model is required, or an installer who won't put the exact model number and included code work in writing.
Recent reports
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- $7,500Aug 2026reddit ↗
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“I got quoted $7500 for a new hot water heater. Is that...normal for Denver? My 12yo gas-powered tank hot water heater burst a crack in the insulation (or so says the plumber who…”
- $3,000Jul 2026reddit Jul 2026 ↗
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“This is a bit late to the game, but that is definitely too high for tanked. I used Penguin Home Services and paid just over $3k, and they match the manufacturer warranty with…”
- $2,800Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“Sucker. We got a 40 gallon Bradford and white swapped in for about $2800. Maybe not quite as good as your quoted, but at 3x the price?”
- $2,350Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I live in Broomfield and got a 40 gallon water heater replaced earlier this year for $2,350. Unless you are getting some fancy ass tankless water heater there is absolutely no…”
- $3,500Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“We had a new hot water heater installed a couple Months ago for $3500”
- $2,600Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I got a quote from Home Depot for a 40 gallon gas water heater with installation provided by Delta Mechanical (Home Depot contractor) for $2600. Said they could do it that…”
- $2,600Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I paid $2600 for a 50 gal Bradford White last April. Try smaller HVAC companies and avoid companies backed by private equity. Shane with Right Way Mechanical did me a solid. I…”
- $2,400Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“We got quoted 2400 about a year and a half ago. Your quote is definitely high!”
- $2,800Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I just paid $2800 earlier this week, included a water regulator and some valves that had to be replaced. The quotes you have seem really expensive.”
- $2,355Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I just paid $2355 with installation included for a Rheem 50 gallon 40k BTU. Simple replacement so no additional costs. I would recommend my servicer, Balkan Plumbing.”
- $2,400Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“That seems even high for the big hvac companies. I got one for around $2400 from a guy on thumbtack with great reviews. With new expansion tank”
- $3,000Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I paid $3000 to replace mine and got flamed in this very subreddit for “grossly overpaying” so idk.”
- $2,800Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“Paid $2800 last year from a very well established plumber. That was for a Rheem 40 gallon.”
- $3,000Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“Why do you need commercial level? I think my last quote was around $3k but they had to bring some things up to code.”
- $1,980Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“May 13 2024 I paid $1980 all in. I think your quote is excessive even with tariffs and passage of time”
- $2,500Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“Paid $2500 last September. 50 gallon. https://littletonhotwaterheater.com”
- $2,800Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I bought a new 50 gallon gas water heater with installation for $2800 about a year ago.”
- $3,800Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I got one today from bell, fully up to new codes, all new valves and gas lines etc. for $3800. 40 gallon tank.”
- $4,400Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“I paid $4400 earlier in the year, but it was exceptionally difficult to get to and some of the gas lines needed reworking. I still felt like it was too expensive.”
- $6,700Jun 2026reddit Jun 2026 ↗
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“What company was that through? May be in need of a new water heater myself and was quoted $6700”
- $5,000Dec 2025reddit Dec 2025 ↗
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“It's been a few years since I did my furnace, but I replaced my water heater a couple of months ago and it was about $5,000 in total.”
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Check your price and see how it compares in secondsWhat drives the price of Water Heater Replacement
Water-heater replacement starts with tank capacity or, for tankless units, required flow rate and temperature rise. Fuel type matters because gas, electric resistance, heat-pump, and tankless heaters need different venting, wiring, gas supply, clearances, and drainage. Moving the heater, changing its type, or installing it in an attic can turn a straightforward swap into plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
A surprisingly large share of the bill can be code upgrades. A replacement may require a thermal expansion tank, drain pan and drain line, seismic strapping in some states, new shutoff valves, vent changes, a gas sediment trap, or a dedicated electrical circuit. Tankless conversions may also require a larger gas line, new exhaust routing, condensate handling, and annual flushing provisions.