Installed water-heater cost bands by type
Typical published planning values — NOT a certified spec or professional advice. Efficiency, sizing and life vary by unit and installation; confirm on the EnergyGuide label and the manufacturer’s instructions. Water-heater installation, gas, venting, combustion, the temperature-&-pressure relief valve, and the scald / Legionella tradeoff of a temperature setting are a licensed plumber / gas fitter, manufacturer-instruction and local-code matter — not engineered here.
Installed water-heater cost varies most by type. The bands below are LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by unit and fuel, labor, permits, venting, gas or electrical upgrades, an expansion tank and code work, complexity, region and labor. Use them with the cost by type and replacement cost tools.
| Type | Band (low) | Band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Electric storage tank | $800 | $2,000 |
| Gas storage tank | $900 | $2,500 |
| Gas tankless | $1,800 | $4,500 |
| Electric tankless | $800 | $2,500 |
| Heat-pump / hybrid | $1,500 | $4,000 |
LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only, installed (unit + labor + typical add-ons). Enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by unit and fuel, labor, permits, venting, gas or electrical upgrades, an expansion tank and code work, complexity and region.