A dead water heater service in Seattle rarely waits for a convenient time, and the companies on this page have logged over 11,000 combined Google reviews on exactly this kind of work. Bee's Plumbing has the most reviews at 3,665, but South West Plumbing holds the highest rating at 4.9, so review volume and rating tell two different stories worth weighing before you call.
Short answer: Bee's Plumbing and Heating leads with a 4.8 rating across 3,665 Google reviews, the deepest track record on water heater installation and repair. South West Plumbing (4.9, 1,242 reviews) holds the highest rating, with 24/7 emergency service and no callout fee. Expect $500 to $800 off tank or tankless installs as a current promotion from at least one provider, and always get a written quote before work starts.
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Bee's Plumbing and Heating
4.8★★★★★3,665 Google reviews
Bee's Plumbing and Heating is a Seattle plumbing company offering water heater installation, repair and maintenance for both tank and tankless systems, alongside broader plumbing services like leak detection and sewer work. It's the most-reviewed water heater business on this page, with same-day service commonly reported.
What people praise
- Deepest review base of any business on this page
- Reviewers describe same-day replacement after a sudden water heater failure
- Technicians explain payment options and provide on-site estimates before starting work
- Handles both tank and whole-home filtration alongside standard installs
Worth knowing
- As a full-service plumbing company, water heater work is one of several specialties rather than the sole focus
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Review volume3,665 · 98th
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Rating breakdown93% 5-star
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Our take: The deepest track record on this page and a safe default for water heater installation or repair, especially if you need same-day service.
📍2401 SW Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98106
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Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air
4.8★★★★★2,355 Google reviews
Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air is a family-owned Seattle company operating since 2012, offering water heater installation and repair alongside electrical and HVAC services. Reviewers describe urgent same-day replacement of failed tank units, including full tankless upgrades.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe urgent, same-day removal of a failed water heater and installation of a new tankless unit
- Clear communication throughout, including coordinating additional water-damage services when needed
- Multi-trade capability (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) useful for a job that touches more than one system
- Technicians named and praised consistently for professionalism and care
Worth knowing
- One reviewer's water heater installation ran over $2,000, so get an itemized quote for tankless upgrades specifically
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Review volume2,355 · 88th
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Rating breakdown94% 5-star
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Our take: A strong pick if you're considering a tankless upgrade or need urgent same-day replacement, with reviewers describing exactly that kind of emergency handled well.
📍126 S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134
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Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Electrical & Mechanical Inc - Seattle
4.5★★★★★3,356 Google reviews
Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Electrical & Mechanical Inc has served Seattle since 1999, offering water heater installation and repair with over 100 licensed technicians and same-day, 24/7 service with no trip charges. It has the second-most reviews of any water heater business on this page.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe a technician arriving within a couple of hours on a Sunday morning when competitors quoted a two-day wait
- Large team of 100+ technicians supports fast dispatch even during peak demand
- Reviewers praise clear options presented between repair and full tankless upgrade
- Decades of local operation since 1999
Worth knowing
- A larger share of 1-star reviews than some competitors on this page, so read a range of recent reviews before booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Review volume3,356 · 93th
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Rating breakdown87% 5-star
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Our take: Worth calling specifically when speed matters, given reviewers describe genuinely fast response when other companies quoted multi-day waits.
📍515 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
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South West Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric
4.9★★★★★1,242 Google reviews
South West Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric is a Seattle company offering water heater, tankless water heater and gas water heater installation and repair, alongside HVAC and electrical work, with 24/7 emergency availability and no callout fee. It holds the highest rating of any water heater business on this page.
What people praise
- Highest rating on this page
- Reviewers describe technicians walking through repair-versus-replacement cost comparisons clearly before deciding
- 24/7 emergency availability with no fee, useful for a middle-of-the-night failure
- Named technicians repeatedly praised for professionalism and honest advice
Worth knowing
- One reviewer noted the price on a water heater replacement was on the higher side, though acknowledged it wasn't within the company's control
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Review volume1,242 · 83th
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Rating breakdown97% 5-star
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Our take: The highest-rated pick here, and the strongest choice if your water heater fails outside of business hours given the no-fee emergency service.
📍825 S Stacy St, Seattle, WA 98134
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Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter
4.7★★★★★764 Google reviews
Bob Oates Sewer & Rooter has served greater Seattle since 1991, offering water heater repair alongside its core specialty in sewer and drain work, including trenchless pipe lining and hydro jetting. It's a smaller water heater player here, better known for sewer and drain expertise.
What people praise
- Reviewers consistently praise honest, no-pressure estimates on larger jobs like sewer relining
- Decades of local Seattle experience since 1991
- Technicians offer follow-up checks at no cost to confirm a fix holds
- Transparent, itemized pricing described by multiple reviewers
Worth knowing
- At least one reviewer felt a smaller repair job was priced high relative to time spent, so confirm the rate structure upfront
- Water heater repair isn't this company's primary specialty, sewer and drain work is, so ask directly about water heater experience for larger jobs
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
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Rating breakdown89% 5-star
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Our take: Worth considering if your water heater issue is tied to a broader sewer or drain problem, since that's this company's core strength. For a standalone water heater replacement, the businesses above have deeper task-specific reviews.
📍1817 Queen Anne Ave N #312, Seattle, WA 98109
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How much does a water heater cost in Seattle? (2026)
Water heater costs in Seattle vary by tank size, tankless versus traditional, and installation complexity. One provider on this page currently advertises a promotional discount on new installs, which we cite directly below; beyond that, we don’t have a broader cited rate table, so get a written, itemized quote from each company before committing.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Tank water heater installation (promotional) | $500 off, per Bee’s Plumbing |
| Tankless water heater installation (promotional) | $800 off, per Bee’s Plumbing |
Promotional pricing as published on Bee’s Plumbing and Heating’s own website, August 2026. This is one company’s own advertised discount, not an independent market average, so confirm current pricing and terms directly, and get quotes from multiple companies before committing.
Serving all of Seattle
These companies cover Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound area, including West Seattle, Ballard, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill and Rainier Valley. Searching for a water heater service near me? Several companies above offer same-day or 24/7 emergency dispatch, so check current availability when you call.
What to ask before you hire a water heater service
- Are you licensed and insured in Washington?
- Is the estimate flat-rate, and does it change if the job turns out more complex?
- Do you offer 24/7 emergency service, and is there a callout fee?
- What’s the warranty on parts and labor?
- Would a tankless upgrade make sense for my household, or is a like-for-like tank replacement better?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these water heater services?
We started from every plumbing company in Seattle with a public Google presence offering water heater work, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.
How often is this updated?
The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.
Do Seattle water heater companies offer 24/7 emergency service?
Several companies here, including South West Plumbing and Beacon Plumbing, offer 24/7 emergency dispatch, with South West specifically advertising no callout fee. Confirm current availability and any after-hours charges when you call.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
Reviewers across these companies describe technicians walking through the repair-versus-replace decision on-site, factoring in the unit’s age and the cost comparison. If your tank is older than about 10 to 12 years, replacement is often the more cost-effective long-term choice.
The bottom line
Bee’s Plumbing is the safe default given its deep track record, while South West Plumbing’s top rating and no-fee 24/7 emergency service make it the strongest pick for a middle-of-the-night failure. Get a written, itemized quote before work begins either way.
