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Water heater replacement cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $1,900 – $3,150 (mid-range, typical $2,400, before GST/HST), 4% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,200 $1,700 – $2,850 | $1,137 | $1,041 |
| Mid-range | $2,400 $1,900 – $3,150 | $1,161 | $1,264 |
| Premium | $2,800 $2,200 – $3,650 | $1,265 | $1,552 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 4% 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 4% below the national figure.
Ontario ranks 5 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston--Pembroke | $2,250 | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Northeast | $2,250 | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Ottawa | $2,250 | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Toronto | $2,250 | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Northwest | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,850 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| London | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,400 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $1,900 and $3,150. A basic job is about $2,200 and a premium one about $2,800.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 4% 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 4% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 48% 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 Ontario is it most expensive?
Kingston--Pembroke is the most expensive area at about $2,500 for a mid-range job, and London the least expensive at about $2,350.
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