Water Heater Installation Cost in District of Columbia

Water heater installation in the District of Columbia typically costs between $1,250 and $5,000, with most homeowners paying around $2,300. A quarter of projects come in at $1,625 or less, while 75% stay under $3,450. These figures are based on 14 recent installations in the area.

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Price distribution

Median $2,300.00 · typical $1,625.00–$3,450.00

$2,300.00

$1,250.00

$5,000.00

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

Most jobs land between $1,282.50 and $4,350.00 (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 7, 2026.

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$4,000.00

Washington, DC · 7 days ago

50 Gallon Water Heater Installation

Called two local plumbing companies, both quoted around $4k for a 50 gallon gas water heater replacement including parts and labor.

$3,500.00

Washington, DC · 7 days ago

Got a quote of $12k for HVAC replacement and for a water heater, totaling $15,500.

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Washington, DC · 8 days ago

"A reputable plumber installed a gas water heater for $650, with the water heater itself costing $600."

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