Water Heater Installation Cost in Reading, PA

Water heater installation in Reading, PA typically costs between $750 and $1,000, with most homeowners paying around $900. According to recent local projects, the 25th percentile price point is $825, while costs reach $962.50 at the 75th percentile.

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Price distribution

Median $900.00 · typical $825.00–$962.50

$900.00

$750.00

$1,000.00

Shaded band: middle 50% of reports (25th–75th percentile). Median tick in teal.

Most jobs land between $765.00 and $992.50 (5th–95th percentile). Ignoring 1 outlier below and 1 above.

Based on reports from Apr 2026 (first entries this month).

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Data last updated Apr 6, 2026.

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$1,000.00

8 days ago

Gas Water Heater Installation

Replaced a gas water heater that wasn't in an awkward spot, no extra work needed.

$850.00

8 days ago

Electric Water Heater Installation

Replaced an electric water heater that wasn't in an awkward spot, no extra work needed.

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