Water Heater Replacement Cost in Dallas, TX
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- $1,600Aug 2025reddit Aug 2025 ↗
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“Just had mine replaced, 50 gallon… 1600. Plumbing had to be brought up to code, which ended up costing more than the tank itself.”
- $1,950Aug 2025reddit Aug 2025 ↗
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“Mine was replaced at around $1950 because the space was small and needed a 40 gallon (which are actually more expensive.)”
- $1,626Aug 2025reddit Aug 2025 ↗
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“I literally got mine replaced last week by this company: https://www.bluecollarplumbinginc.net/ Here’s the quote, Ashton, the owner texted me, and what I paid: $1625.57 -nee 50…”
- $800Aug 2025reddit Aug 2025 ↗
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“I had mine replaced for around 800 last year, 50 gal gas rheem”
- $2,300Aug 2025reddit Aug 2025 ↗
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“Girlfriends water heater crapped out and doesn't have any more hot water, and the pilot light won't stay on. 40 gallon tank. Baker Brothers is quoting $2300 for a 40 or 50 gallon…”
- $1,533Aug 2025reddit Aug 2025 ↗
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“I ended up going with Ashton from blue collar and paid $1,533 including $88 permit from city of Garland. Same brand and tank.”
What 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.
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