Water Heater Repair in Beverly
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- Thermostat
- $150 – $325
- Heating element
- $200 – $450
- Thermocouple / pilot
- $150 – $400
- T&P relief valve
- $150 – $375
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Water heater repair cost by part.
Typical Beverly repair pricing including parts and labor. A diagnostic fee usually applies and is often credited toward the work.
In Beverly, Massachusetts, water heater repair costs typically range from $150 to $700 for common repairs, plus a $75 to $200 diagnostic fee. With a median home age of 68 years and cold winter inlet water, repairs are common. Massachusetts requires a licensed plumber or gas fitter to perform work under a permit, and expansion tanks are mandatory on closed systems since 2010. For many homes, a heat pump water heater is a recommended upgrade, eligible for a federal 30% tax credit up to $2,000.
- Diagnostic / service callOften credited toward the repair$75 – $250
- Thermostat replacementCommon on electric units$150 – $325
- Heating elementNo-hot-water culprit on electric tanks$200 – $450
- Thermocouple / pilot assemblyGas units that won’t stay lit$150 – $400
- Anode rod / T&P valveCorrosion and pressure-safety parts$150 – $450
* If the tank itself is leaking, repair is rarely worth it — budget for replacement.
Water heaters in Beverly
U.S. Census ACS- Households
- 16,966
- Homeowners
- 10,159
- 58% own
- Median home value
- $569,300
- Median income
- $99,525
- Median home built
- 1958
- Housing units
- 17,656
With a median home built in 1958, many Beverly water heaters are at or past their 8–12 year lifespan — a common reason replacements spike here.
What’s different about Beverly.
Generic cost pages skip the things that actually decide your price and your unit’s lifespan here — local code, water, and the money you can claim back.
Recommended unit for Beverly
Given Massachusetts’s cold northern climate and gas water heating, heat-pump (hybrid) is the sensible default for most Beverly homes. Winter inlet water runs cold here, so recovery rate matters — size up a tankless or favor a high-recovery tank. A pro can confirm the right size and fuel for your home.
Sources: Massachusetts plumbing permit and expansion tank requirements (MV Plumbing guide) · 248 CMR 10.14 Water Supply and Distribution System (Cornell LII) · EIA Massachusetts state energy data
What Beverly code requires
Replacing a water heater in Beverly follows Massachusetts rules under the Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR), a state-specific code. Here’s what applies statewide:
- PermitRequired
Pulled by your licensed plumber; covers gas/venting and the expansion tank.
- Seismic strappingNot required
No state strapping mandate — one less line on the bill.
- Expansion tankRequired on closed systems
Required where a pressure regulator or backflow preventer is present.
- Plumbing codeMassachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR), a state-specific code
- Good to know—
Water heater replacement must be done by a licensed plumber/gas fitter under a permit; expansion tanks required on closed systems since 2010.
Sources: Massachusetts plumbing permit and expansion tank requirements (MV Plumbing guide) · 248 CMR 10.14 Water Supply and Distribution System (Cornell LII) · EIA Massachusetts state energy data
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Money back in Beverly
Massachusetts water heating is mostly gas, which shapes the money back:
- Federal30% of cost, up to $2,000Federal 25C tax credit →
For a qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Claimed on your federal return.
The federal 25C tax credit (30%, up to $2,000 for a heat pump water heater) applies in every state; Massachusetts' main HPWH rebate is the $750 utility-administered Mass Save program, excluded here as utility-only.
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Water Heater Repair in Beverly, explained.
What affects repair costs in Beverly?
Repair costs in Beverly depend on the issue's complexity, parts needed, and whether a permit is required. Older homes (median built 1958) may have outdated plumbing or hard-to-access units, increasing labor time. The cold climate can worsen issues like frozen pipes or sediment buildup. Choosing a heat pump water heater may qualify for the federal 25C tax credit, offsetting replacement costs.
Common water heater repairs in Beverly
No hot water
Often caused by a failed heating element or thermostat, common in older units.
Leaking tank
Corrosion from hard water or age (68-year-old homes often have older tanks) leads to leaks.
Rusty or discolored water
Indicates sediment buildup or anode rod deterioration, frequent in areas with cold inlet water.
Water Heater Repair FAQs — Beverly
Yes, Massachusetts requires a permit for any water heater replacement or major repair. A licensed plumber or gas fitter must pull the permit and perform the work.
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