Basic
$773 – $1,891 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 6-year tank class, dual elements, new water connectors, drain pan where required, relief line, old unit hauled away
Supply and install a 40-50 gal electric tank water heater replacing an existing unit (unit, labor, connections, haul-away); new 240V circuit or panel work extra.
Install Electric Water Heater in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $910 to $2,224 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install electric water heater.
National average: $900 – $2,200 per project
$773 – $1,891 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 6-year tank class, dual elements, new water connectors, drain pan where required, relief line, old unit hauled away
$910 – $2,224 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 9-year tank class, new flex water connectors and shutoff, drain pan where required, relief line
$1,137 – $2,780 per project
50 gallon electric tank, 12-year tank class, new connectors and shutoff, drain pan, thermal expansion tank, relief line
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $401 – $980 | job |
| Labor | labor | $331 – $809 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $107 – $261 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $71 – $174 | job |
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install electric water heater contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.