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Water heater replacement cost in Maine
Most homeowners pay $1,450 – $2,450 (mid-range, typical $1,900, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Maine
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,700 $1,300 – $2,200 | $907 | $785 |
| Mid-range | $1,900 $1,450 – $2,450 | $927 | $963 |
| Premium | $2,300 $1,800 – $2,950 | $1,036 | $1,251 |
Why prices in Maine are different
Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
Maine ranks 27 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,700 | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| Bangor, ME | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Maine?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,900 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,450 and $2,450. A basic job is about $1,700 and a premium one about $2,300.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Maine than the national average?
Maine: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 10 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Maine?
About 49% at the mid-range level, around 10 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Maine is it most expensive?
Portland-South Portland, ME is the most expensive area at about $1,900 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,850.
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