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Replacing a water heater in Edmonds, WA: start with two facts
First, your power company. Edmonds runs on Snohomish County PUD electricity, not PSE. That decides which heat pump water heater rebate you can claim. The PUD pays up to $1,000. We help you file the utility rebate claim.
Second, the age of the unit you have now. A worn tank that keeps needing parts is the usual reason to replace. Edmonds has many older homes near downtown and the waterfront, so check how long your unit has been in service.
Home Comfort Alliance swaps out tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters across Edmonds. Our crews come from the Everett branch. To see a price fast, try the online water heater quote. A licensed plumber then checks it at your house on a free visit. Permits are pulled on every job, and installs carry up to $300 off. Call (425) 645-0404, or book by phone or online at any time.
Is your current tank near the end?
Go down this list. Each yes is a reason to have a plumber take a look.
- Is it an older tank that has had repair after repair?
- Do you find a puddle around the base?
- Does the hot tap run brown or rust colored?
- Do showers turn cold faster than they did last year?
- Do you hear knocking or crackling while it heats?
- Does the pressure relief valve drip again and again?
Water coming out of the tank shell has no fix. Close the cold supply valve on top of the heater, then give us a call.
Quick decision: fix it or buy new?
- Fix it when a single part quit and the tank itself is solid.
- Buy new when the shell leaks.
- Not sure? The plumber says which one fits before touching anything.
More on parts and fixes: water heater repair. For drips, faucets and other jobs, visit our Edmonds plumber page.
Which kind of water heater suits your house?
| Kind | Runs on | Room it takes | PUD or PSE money now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage tank | Electricity or natural gas | Drops into the old tank's spot | Nothing offered |
| Tankless (on demand) | Electricity or natural gas | Hangs on a wall, clears the floor | Nothing offered |
| Heat pump (hybrid electric) | Electricity only | Wants open space and airflow | Up to $1,000 from Snohomish County PUD |
Pick a storage tank for the easiest change. Pick tankless to heat only when a tap opens and free up floor area. Pick a heat pump model to draw the least power, if you have the space. On the free visit we look at room, fuel type and how much hot water the household uses. Details live on tankless water heater installation and our main water heater services page.
How big should the new one be?
Washington's plumbing code sets tank size by first-hour rating, meaning how much hot water it delivers in its first hour of use. A home with 2 to 2.5 baths and 3 or 4 bedrooms needs a 62 gallon first-hour rating. A home with 3 to 3.5 baths and 4 to 6 bedrooms needs 74 gallons. We work out the right size during your estimate.
Price: how to get a real number
There is no single install price on our site, because every house is different. The final figure moves with the unit's style and capacity, its venting, any gas line or wiring changes, and the spot it goes in. Here is the path:
- Open the online water heater quote.
- Have a plumber come out for the free estimate.
- Get the exact amount on paper before we start.
| What we do | What it costs |
|---|---|
| New water heater put in | Free estimate, with the price written up first |
| Dispatch fee for a plumber | $99, and any repair is priced at the house |
| Storage tank service | $230 |
| Storage tank service booked with a furnace, AC or heat pump service | $150 |
| Tankless service, flush not included | $230 |
| Tankless flush (tankless maintenance) | $429 |
Prices as of September 2026.
Regional estimate, not our price: For Edmonds, WA, Angi shows $1,488 as the average cost to put in or swap a water heater, and $958 to $1,750 as the usual span (read November 2026). See our water heater cost guide for the factors behind it.
Offer: Up to $300 off water heater installation (special offers).
Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony starts at $179/month* (financing).
*Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and monthly payments depend on the amount financed, the plan and your credit. 0% interest options are available to qualifying customers. See lender for full terms.
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Which rebate applies on an Edmonds bill?
| Program | Amount | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County PUD, your electric utility | As much as $1,000 toward a qualifying heat pump water heater | Must take the place of a water heater you already have; send the claim no later than 90 days after the invoice date; limit of one per account in any five year window |
| Puget Sound Energy, your gas utility | No rebate posted for gas water heaters | Its heat pump water heater rebate covers PSE electric accounts, so Edmonds homes do not qualify |
| Federal 25C credit | Over | Closed to equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025 |
Rebates as of November 2026, read on snopud.com and pse.com.
Snohomish PUD lists Home Comfort Alliance in its water heater contractor network. We help you file the utility rebate claim. Full list: Snohomish PUD rebates.
Permits, straps and inspection
Who signs off on the permit
Inside city limits, the City of Edmonds Building Division handles plumbing and mechanical permits, and you apply through MyBuildingPermit. Find the office at 121 5th Ave N or call 425-771-0220. Esperance is unincorporated, so Snohomish County issues those permits. Any wiring permit goes through Washington L&I. We pull the required permits for every installation.
Earthquake straps
Under WAC 51-56-0500, every water heater has to be anchored or strapped. One strap sits in the top third of the tank and one in the bottom third. The bottom strap stays 4 inches or more above the controls. Read the rule at WAC 51-56-0500.
Other items on the inspection
- An expansion tank where the plumbing is a closed system, for example a house with a pressure-reducing valve.
- A last inspection after the job wraps up.
Your Edmonds utilities and a gas safety note
Three utilities matter here. Snohomish County PUD supplies power. Puget Sound Energy supplies natural gas. City tap water is delivered by the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District, which buys it from the City of Everett, sourced at the Spada Reservoir.
Smell gas? Leave the house first. Then call 911 and Puget Sound Energy at 1-888-225-5773.
A leaking tank? Turn off the cold supply valve on top. A split pipe calls for burst pipe repair.
A recent water heater job in Edmonds
In October 2026 an Edmonds homeowner near ZIP 98020 called about error code 003 on a tankless water heater. Our plumber found debris on the heat exchanger and buildup on the igniter. The unit was from 2012, about 14 years old and near the end of its expected life, so he gave the homeowner a quote to replace it with a current model.
Seven steps from call to hot shower
- Book by phone at (425) 645-0404 or online at any time.
- A plumber comes for a free estimate and looks over the space, fuel, venting and your hot water needs.
- We hand you a written price first. No work happens until then.
- We file for the permit.
- The new unit goes in, along with the straps and parts your house needs under code.
- We run it, check it, and set up the final inspection.
- We help you file the utility rebate claim.
Where we replace water heaters around Edmonds
We replace water heaters in Downtown Edmonds, Five Corners, Westgate, Perrinville and nearby Esperance, in ZIP codes 98020 and 98026. We see water heaters in garages, closets and crawlspaces, in older homes near downtown and newer ones up the hill.
Nearby: plumber in Everett, water heater replacement in Seattle, our Edmonds plumber page and all Edmonds home services.
Why Edmonds homeowners pick Home Comfort Alliance
- Plumbing license #HOMECCA751QG (residential).
- Licensed, bonded and insured (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD).
- 1-year labor warranty on installations, and we support the manufacturer's warranty on covered parts.
- We install all major water heater brands.
- Locally-owned since 1977.
- 4.8 stars from 5,000+ reviews.
- On Snohomish PUD's water heater contractor network list.
Edmonds water heater questions, answered
My power bill comes from Snohomish PUD. Which water heater rebate can I get?
The Snohomish County PUD rebate. It pays up to $1,000 for a qualifying heat pump water heater that takes the place of the one you have. File within 90 days of the invoice. Each account gets one every five years (snopud.com, checked November 2026). We help you file the utility rebate claim.
Why can't I use the PSE heat pump water heater rebate?
That rebate is only for PSE electric accounts. In Edmonds, PSE delivers gas and the PUD delivers electricity. PSE showed no gas water heater rebate when we looked in November 2026.
My tank is old. Is that enough reason to replace it?
Age alone is not the test. Look at what the tank is doing. A shell that leaks means a new unit. One bad part on a sound tank usually means a repair first. Our plumber tells you which it is before any work.
What will a new water heater cost me in Edmonds?
It depends on the unit's style and capacity, venting, gas or wiring changes and where it sits. Begin with the online water heater quote. A plumber then confirms the exact amount at your home on a free estimate. Installs come with up to $300 off.
What do you charge just to come look at a water heater problem?
The plumbing dispatch fee is $99. The plumber prices any repair at the house before starting. Storage tank service is $230, or $150 booked with a furnace, AC or heat pump service. Tankless service without a flush is $230, and a tankless flush is $429.
Who issues the permit, the city or the county?
Inside Edmonds, the City of Edmonds Building Division, through MyBuildingPermit. In unincorporated Esperance, Snohomish County. Wiring permits come from Washington L&I. We pull the required permits for every installation.
What does the code say about straps?
WAC 51-56-0500 says the water heater must be anchored or strapped. Straps go in the top third and the bottom third of the tank, with the bottom strap at least 4 inches above the controls. A closed plumbing system, such as one with a pressure-reducing valve, also needs an expansion tank.
How do I know what size to buy?
Washington sizes tanks by first-hour rating. For 2 to 2.5 baths and 3 or 4 bedrooms, look for 62 gallons. For 3 to 3.5 baths and 4 to 6 bedrooms, look for 74 gallons. We size it for you on the estimate.
Is a heat pump water heater a good fit for my house?
It uses the least electricity of the three types and earns the PUD rebate. It does need open space and airflow around it. A tank is the simplest swap, and tankless saves floor room. We check space, fuel and hot water use on the visit.
Can I still take a federal tax credit?
No. The 25C credit is closed to equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025.
When can a plumber get here?
Book by phone or online at any time and we set the first open slot. Plumbers work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. If water is leaking, close the cold supply valve on top of the tank while you wait.
What coverage and credentials come with the job?
You get a 1-year labor warranty on installations, and we support the manufacturer's warranty on covered parts. We install all major water heater brands. WA Plumbing Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA751QG (residential). Licensed, bonded and insured (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD).
Sources: City of Edmonds Building Division; City of Edmonds water utility; Snohomish PUD heat pump water heater rebate; Snohomish PUD water heater contractor network; PSE heat pump water heater rebate; pse.com gas leak page; L&I city electrical permits; Angi Edmonds water heater costs; WAC 51-56-0500. All read November 2026.
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