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Home & Repair, District of Columbia

Water Heater Repair cost in Washington, DC

A typical Water Heater Repair figure in Washington is about $425 per job, about 22% above the national figure of $350.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$425

per job

Fair price range: $182 to $1,095

On the low end
$182
On the high end
$1,095

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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
Washington, DC$425
$182 to $1,095
National typical$350
$150 to $900
Irvine, CA$422
$181 to $1,085
Arlington, VA$422
$181 to $1,085
Bellevue, WA$492
$211 to $1,265
Berkeley, CA$445
$191 to $1,145
Boston, MA$462
$198 to $1,190

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Questions people ask

Water Heater Repair in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Water Heater Repair typically costs about $425 per job, with most prices between $182 and $1,095.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Water Heater Repair earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 22% above 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.