Water heaters & boilers
Water heaters and boilers in the Philippines range from about ₱4,800 to ₱9,800 for a small instant or LPG heater, about ₱13,300 to ₱21,000 for a wall-mounted gas combi boiler, and about ₱35,500 to ₱90,300 for a 30–50-gallon storage heater. A request on BlaBlaPrice gets sellers and installers to quote for your unit and your address.
Approximate prices in the Philippines, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Size or power | Price range |
|---|
| Instant LPG water heater | 6–18 litres, portable kit | ₱4,800–₱9,800 |
| Compact water boiler | About 6–10 litres | About ₱5,700–₱5,800 |
| Electric tankless water heater | 500 W to about 12 litres | ₱23,000–₱34,000 |
| Gas combi boiler, wall-mounted | 24–36 kW | ₱13,300–₱21,000 |
| Storage water heater | 30–50 gallons (about 115–190 litres) | ₱25,800–₱90,300 |
Boiler permits and what to check
Boilers used in industry and commercial premises need a permit from the Department of Labor and Employment, and a boiler cannot be installed or run without that permit. Ask the installer which rules apply to the unit you choose. Before you pay, check the rating label, the power in kilowatts and the warranty term. One brand's listing gives an 18-month warranty, so compare terms rather than assume them.
Hot water demand in this climate
The climate is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter. Heating is not a seasonal need here, so most homes choose a compact instant or small storage heater for the shower and kitchen. A unit with more power suits a larger flat with several bathrooms. Plan the purchase for the day the new heater is needed, not for a cold spell.
Installation, fuel and power
Capacity is given in litres and power in kilowatts, and gas units run on LPG or natural gas, so the fuel type must match your connection. Ask who installs the unit, and whether the gas or electrical connection and the water pipes are included in the price. Installation is usually quoted per job, so get a written price for the connection.
What to put in your request
Give the heater type (instant, storage or boiler), the volume in litres or the power in kilowatts, the fitting you need, the fuel (LPG, natural gas or electric), the features you want, the make and model if you know them, your site address and your budget in pesos.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the unit in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the old heater or the fitting. Free for buyers. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines and shows the prices it finds. Sellers who register on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. For pipes and fittings see plumbing, or for the heating side heating.
Questions and answers
How much does a water heater cost in the Philippines?
A small instant or LPG heater is about ₱4,800 to ₱9,800, a gas combi boiler about ₱13,300 to ₱21,000, and a 30–50-gallon storage heater about ₱35,500 to ₱90,300, according to sellers' websites, November 2026.
Do I need a permit?
Industrial and commercial boilers need a permit from the Department of Labor and Employment. Ask the installer which rules apply to the unit you choose.
Which warranty should I expect?
Terms vary by brand. One listing gives 18 months, and Philippine consumer rules let you claim with the warranty card or the official receipt.
Do I need a heater in this climate?
Hot water is needed less than in a cold country, since the climate is hot all year, so most buyers choose a compact unit for the shower.
