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Water heater replacement cost in Alberta
Most homeowners pay $1,800 – $3,050 (mid-range, typical $2,350, before GST/HST), 6% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Alberta
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,100 $1,650 – $2,700 | $1,050 | $1,041 |
| Mid-range | $2,350 $1,800 – $3,050 | $1,072 | $1,264 |
| Premium | $2,700 $2,100 – $3,550 | $1,168 | $1,552 |
Why prices in Alberta are different
Labour makes up about 46% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about 12% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% below the national figure.
Alberta ranks 6 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $2,350 | $2,600 | $3,000 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
| Calgary | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
| Edmonton | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
| Red Deer | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Alberta?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,350 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $1,800 and $3,050. A basic job is about $2,100 and a premium one about $2,700.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Alberta than the national average?
Alberta: 6% below the national average. Labour makes up about 46% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about 12% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Alberta?
About 46% at the mid-range level, around 11 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Alberta is it most expensive?
Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake is the most expensive area at about $2,600 for a mid-range job, and Red Deer the least expensive at about $2,350.
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