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Water Heater Replacement Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of replacing a water heater: unit, installation and disposal, with U.S. prices. Your entries stay on this device.

JOB INPUTS

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40-75 gal electric or gas tank price

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40-75 gal electric or gas tank price

Plumber labor to install and connect

$
Plumber labor to install and connect

Haul-away and disposal of the old unit

$
Haul-away and disposal of the old unit
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total replacement cost$1,300.00
Unit$900.00
Installation$300.00
Disposal$100.00
Total cost$1,300.00
FORMULA USED$900.00 + $300.00 + $100.00 = $1,300.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Water Heater Replacement Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Choose the tank size and unit price (40-75 gal).

  2. 2

    Enter the installation labor.

  3. 3

    Add the old unit disposal and review the total.

THE MATH

Replacement formula

Total cost = unit + labor + disposal

Water heater replacement has three costs: the tank, the plumber's installation labor and hauling away the old unit.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

A 50-gallon tank

A $900 tank with $300 labor and $100 disposal gives a total of about $1,300.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tank or tankless?

Tank heaters are cheaper upfront ($900-$1,800 installed); tankless cost more ($2,000-$4,000) but last longer and save energy.

Electric or gas?

Gas heaters cost less to run where gas is available; electric is simpler and safer to install.

Do I need a plumber?

Yes — water heaters need code-compliant plumbing, venting and sometimes electrical work.