Most standard electric and gas water heater units cost 400 to 1 600 however they can range anywhere from 250 to 6 000 depending on the type.
Cost of hot water heater and installation.
If your home needs to be rewired it can easily add 3 000 or more to the cost of installing a tankless water heater.
Therefore if your repair bid comes in above 425 and your hot water heater is more than seven years old you may want to consider replacement versus repair.
Labor cost to install water heater.
The average cost of installing or replacing a water heater ranges from approximately 650 to 900 but some people may pay as much as 1 500.
Water heater installation and replacement costs.
A 40 to 50 gallon tank water heater will cost 650 installed.
New hot water heater installation costs range from as low as 550 to 10 000 or more including the unit and labor.
The average cost for a tankless water heater installation is 1 985 or between 1 470 2 510.
Installation costs vary significantly based on type as well.
A tankless water heater will cost 1 950 installed.
With the average tank water heater costing around 400 the labor cost to install would be approximately 250 to 500.
Read below for detailed pricing information so you can feel confident when selecting the water heater that is the best fit for your home and budget.
Traditional hot water heaters are quickly becoming extinct as new tankless technology is paving the way.
Depending on your selection the average cost for water heater installation is between 1 000 to 3 000.