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How Much Does Install Electric Water Heater Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?

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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $942 to $2,302 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Install Electric Water Heater in Washington, District of Columbia

$942 – $2,302

per project

Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install electric water heater.

National average: $900 – $2,200 per project

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $801 – $1,957 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

  • Standard

    $942 – $2,302 per project

    50 gallon electric tank, 9-year tank class, new flex water connectors and shutoff, drain pan where required, relief line

  • Premium

    $1,177 – $2,878 per project

    50 gallon electric tank, 12-year tank class, new connectors and shutoff, drain pan, thermal expansion tank, relief line

Cost Breakdown in Washington

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$425 – $1,040job
Laborlabor$328 – $801job
Supplies & Othersupplies$113 – $277job
Equipment & Disposalequipment$76 – $185job
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($405.00-$990.00 per project)
  • Labor ($315.00-$770.00 per project)
  • Supplies & Other ($108.00-$264.00 per project)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($72.00-$176.00 per project)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg

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