A homeowner in the Dallas–Fort Worth area of Texas asked about replacing his girlfriend’s failed 40-gallon gas water heater in a thread from August 2025. The pilot light would not stay on, and she had no hot water. The first company quoted $2,300 for a 40- or 50-gallon tank with an eight-year warranty. The turn came after the homeowner hired a plumber and paid $1,533. He said it was the same brand and tank as the first offer, and his bill included a city permit.
For other Texas homeowners holding an estimate, this replacement shows why the tank alone cannot settle a price comparison. The first offer named a warranty but did not spell out the installation work; the lower price named a permit but did not spell out the full installation work or a warranty.
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The water heater quotes
The first company gave the homeowner the same $2,300 price for either a 40- or 50-gallon tank, with an eight-year warranty. The offer did not specify whether a permit or additional plumbing work was included…