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Water Heater Repair cost in Durham, NC

A typical Water Heater Repair figure in Durham is about $340 per job, about 3% below the national figure of $350.

Typical cost

Typical in Durham

$340

per job

Fair price range: $146 to $873

On the low end
$146
On the high end
$873

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Durham. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Tank vs tankless
  2. Part that failed
  3. Fuel type
  4. Permit
  5. Same-day service

Ways to pay less

  1. Flush the tank yearly
  2. Compare repair vs new unit
  3. Ask about efficiency rebates
  4. Keep the same fuel type
  5. Get a written parts list

Water Heater Repair in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Durham, NC$340
$146 to $873
National typical$350
$150 to $900
Asheville, NC$341
$146 to $878
Wilmington, NC$326
$140 to $837
Raleigh, NC$348
$149 to $896
Boise, ID$331
$142 to $851
Colorado Springs, CO$341
$146 to $878

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Questions people ask

Water Heater Repair in Durham: what does it cost?

In Durham, NC, Water Heater Repair typically costs about $340 per job, with most prices between $146 and $873.

Why is Durham lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Water Heater Repair earn in Durham, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Durham about 3% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.