A fair price for water heater replacement in Arizona is about $900 to $3,000 for a standard tank and $2,500 to $8,000+ for tankless. Price depends on fuel type, size, code upgrades, venting, and hard-water needs. Make sure the quote includes haul-away, permits, and any required code upgrades.
Arizona's hard water can shorten tank life, so replacement is common around 8 to 12 years.
Confirm whether the quote includes the new unit, installation, permit, expansion tank, and disposal of the old unit.
Tankless costs more upfront but can last longer and save space.
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