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A smarter way to replace your hot water tank.

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38%

Average savings vs. typical market pricing

$1M

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6-yr

Manufacturer parts warranty (per tank brand)

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The old way is broken

Replacing a hot water tank shouldn't feel like buying a used car.

Your tank dies on a Tuesday. You start Googling. Three hours later you've left voicemails at eight companies, sat through two in-home “free estimates,” and you still have no idea if $2,800 is a fair price or daylight robbery.

Calling 8 companies for quotes

Voicemails, callbacks, in-home visits, sales pitches — just to find out who's cheapest.

Wildly different prices for the same tank

One quote says $1,800. The next says $3,400. Same brand. Same job. No way to know what's fair.

Waiting days while you shower at the gym

Most shops are booked out. Emergency rates kick in. You pay the rush tax.

The Smarter Service way

One photo. Pros bid. You pick the price.

We flipped it. Instead of you chasing quotes, vetted local installers compete for your job — quietly, in the background, in about an hour.

Snap one photo

60 seconds. Fast online quote. Clear scope before anyone visits your home.

Local pros quote privately

Vetted installers in your area can quote your job. Up to 8 private offers come to you — compare price, rating and timing, then choose.

One fair, all-in price

Tank, install, permit, disposal — everything. $0 to start. You only pay if you accept a bid.

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Simple · Smarter · Cheaper · Easier

Two smarter ways to replace your water heater.

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Rheem 50-gallon hot water tank — fully installed by a vetted local pro

From $1,475 + GST

Tank · labour · permits · local code items

  1. 1

    Pick your tank

    • • 2 taps · no phone tag
    • • We size it for your home
  2. 2

    Get up to 8 private local quotes

    • • 50+ vetted pros in your area can receive the request
    • • The first 8 submitted quotes come to you
    • • Quotes are private — pros do not see each other's price
  3. 3

    Compare and choose

    • • Compare price, rating and timing
    • • Choose the quote you want — not automatically the lowest
    • • Pay only if you accept an offer
WHAT WE INSTALL

Hot Water Tanks & Tankless in Calgary & Edmonton

Every install by our vetted contractors includes the unit, full labour, permits, and all applicable local safety code requirements. Answer a few questions and get your exact, all-in price.

Gas Tank Water Heaters

The most common choice for Alberta homes. Reliable, fast recovery, and affordable to install.

40 gallon (most popular) & 50 gallon

  • Fast hot water recovery
  • Natural gas efficiency
  • 6-year manufacturer warranty
  • Same-day install available
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Electric Tank Water Heaters

Perfect for homes without gas lines. Lower upfront cost and simpler installation.

40 gallon (most popular) & 50 gallon

  • No gas line required
  • Lower installation cost
  • Smart models available
  • Quiet operation
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Tankless Water Heaters

Endless hot water on demand. Higher upfront cost, but saves space and energy long-term.

Multiple capacities

  • Unlimited hot water
  • Saves wall/floor space
  • 25% more energy efficient
  • 20+ year lifespan
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Our contractors include every required Alberta safety item — proper venting, expansion tanks, drain pans, gas shut-off valves — added automatically based on your setup and city.

REAL REVIEWS

What Homeowners Say

4.9from 47 verified installs
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"Saved over $800 compared to the big Calgary companies. Contractor was on time, professional, and cleaned up after. The whole process took less than a week from getting a quote to having hot water again."

— Mike T., Airdrie, Calgary
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"Got my price in 2 minutes and install was done within the week. So much easier than calling around for Edmonton quotes. No pressure, no upsells — just a fair price."

— Sarah L., Sherwood Park, Edmonton
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"Replaced our 15-year-old tank with a new Rheem. All-in price, no surprise add-ons. Exactly what Calgary contractor quoted online. Would definitely use again."

— David R., Okotoks, Calgary
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"Switched to a Rinnai tankless — family of 5 in Edmonton and we never run out of hot water now. Install was clean, fast, and the contractor explained everything."

— Karen P., St. Albert, Edmonton
QUESTIONS?

Hot Water Tank FAQ

Everything Calgary and Edmonton homeowners ask before booking a hot water tank install.

A standard 40-gallon gas hot water tank install starts at $1,690 + GST in Calgary and Edmonton — Rheem tank, full labour, permits, and all required safety code items included. Electric tanks start at $1,475 + GST and tankless from $4,239 + GST. You see the full standard-install scope and price before booking.

A standard 40-gallon gas hot water tank install starts at $1,690 + GST in Calgary and Edmonton — Rheem tank, full labour, permits, and all required safety code items included. Electric tanks start at $1,475 + GST and tankless from $4,239 + GST. You see the full standard-install scope and price before booking.

A standard tank-to-tank replacement takes 2–4 hours. Tankless installs run 4–6 hours depending on whether new venting or gas line work is needed. Same-week availability across Calgary and Edmonton.

A standard tank-to-tank replacement takes 2–4 hours. Tankless installs run 4–6 hours depending on whether new venting or gas line work is needed. Same-week availability across Calgary and Edmonton.

Yes — both the City of Calgary and the City of Edmonton require a plumbing or gas permit for hot water tank replacements. All installs through our platform include the permit cost and are completed by licensed, insured local contractors who handle the paperwork for you.

Yes — both the City of Calgary and the City of Edmonton require a plumbing or gas permit for hot water tank replacements. All installs through our platform include the permit cost and are completed by licensed, insured local contractors who handle the paperwork for you.

Our Alberta contractors install Rheem gas and electric hot water tanks and Rinnai tankless water heaters — both industry-leading brands with strong warranties that perform well in Calgary and Edmonton water conditions.

Our Alberta contractors install Rheem gas and electric hot water tanks and Rinnai tankless water heaters — both industry-leading brands with strong warranties that perform well in Calgary and Edmonton water conditions.

Tankless heaters provide endless hot water, save space, and are about 25% more energy efficient. They cost more upfront ($4,239 + GST and up) but last 20+ years vs. 8–12 years for a tank. Cold incoming water in Alberta winters means proper sizing is critical — our quiz handles that for you.

Tankless heaters provide endless hot water, save space, and are about 25% more energy efficient. They cost more upfront ($4,239 + GST and up) but last 20+ years vs. 8–12 years for a tank. Cold incoming water in Alberta winters means proper sizing is critical — our quiz handles that for you.

Alberta code requires items like proper venting for gas units, expansion tanks on closed-loop systems, and drain pans in certain locations. Our contractors include every mandatory code item in your quoted price — zero surprise add-ons.

Alberta code requires items like proper venting for gas units, expansion tanks on closed-loop systems, and drain pans in certain locations. Our contractors include every mandatory code item in your quoted price — zero surprise add-ons.

We serve Calgary and Edmonton — Alberta's two largest cities. Enter your address at booking to confirm coverage inside the service area.

We serve Calgary and Edmonton — Alberta's two largest cities. Enter your address at booking to confirm coverage inside the service area.

Every contractor on our platform is independently licensed and required to carry their own $1M liability insurance and current gas ticket (where applicable). We collect and check these documents at onboarding and re-check them periodically — but each contractor is independently responsible for maintaining their own credentials and for the work performed.

Every contractor on our platform is independently licensed and required to carry their own $1M liability insurance and current gas ticket (where applicable). We collect and check these documents at onboarding and re-check them periodically — but each contractor is independently responsible for maintaining their own credentials and for the work performed.

Water Heater Guides

Fixed pricing and same-week installs across Calgary & Edmonton.

Gas Hot Water Tanks

You name the price or let pros bid

Electric Hot Water Tanks

You name the price or let pros bid

Tankless Water Heaters

You name the price or let pros bid

Calgary & Area

Includes Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere

Edmonton & Capital Region

Includes Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc

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Compare up to 8 private quotes from vetted, licensed & insured local pros — then choose the best price and fit for your home.

Serving Calgary & Edmonton — no in-home sales visit, no site visit, $0 to start.

Smarter Service is a technology platform connecting homeowners with independent contractors. All work is performed by vetted, independently licensed & insured contractors — not by Smarter Service.

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