Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FLORENCE
Florence Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Florence.
You need a plumbing permit to replace a water heater in Florence; its changes to the 2018 codes don't exempt it. Contractors also need a Town business license. East of Felix Road, the Town supplies water; west of it, EPCOR does.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Florence Community Development – Building Safety Division
- Who gets the permit
- The MPEW application asks for the contractor's ROC license number and a Town of Florence business license, which it says contractors must have. Its owner-builder section says Arizona's handyman exemption doesn't apply to work that needs a building permit.
- Electric utility
- APS
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- Town of Florence (east of Felix Road); EPCOR serves the area to the west
- Rebate worth checking
- Efficiency Arizona (Income-qualified)
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 87% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Florence averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Florence
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Florence average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Florence?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Penguin Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Florence among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a same-weekend emergency replacement in which the technician drained the old tank to limit flooding, and a replacement in which the technician called a restoration company.
Worth knowing One service-plan member said a $600 (after discount) quote for water heater elements was excessive and that the technician shorted the unit.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Phoenix)
Lists Florence among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Phoenix customer's testimonial on the company site praised the technician who replaced their hot water heater.
Worth knowing No Phoenix-specific water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
AP Plumbing
Lists Florence among the areas it serves. Based in Coolidge.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Florence first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Arizona ROC contractor search ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING FLORENCE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FLORENCE
What Florence homes are like.
2005Median year built
12%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
42%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 38% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Florence.
Two water providers, split at Felix Road
East of Felix Road, the Town supplies water from five wells. EPCOR serves the area to the west.
Pans for attic water heaters
Florence changed IRC P2801.5, the rule on pans under tank water heaters installed in an attic or enclosed space where a leak would cause damage.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Florence homes.
Energy
- Electric: APS (The state's 2013 utility map shows Florence in APS's area; not confirmed by address)
- Gas: Southwest Gas (Arizona's gas utility; service at your address not verified)
Arizona electric service territories map (ACC, revised Jan 1, 2013, via APS) ↗ · Southwest Gas – Who We Are ↗
Water
Town of Florence (east of Felix Road); EPCOR serves the area to the west
Florence Utilities ↗ · Florence 2025 Consumer Confidence Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Florence homes.
For APS and Southwest Gas customers in Florence. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Efficiency Arizona ↗Income-qualifiedUp to $1,750 toward a heat pump water heater for households at or below 150% of area median income.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Arizona rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Florence.
Permits and who issues them
Florence uses the 2018 codes. Its only change to the no-permit list covers backyard sheds, so replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit (the MPEW application). Apply on the Town's online permit portal; the permit is issued after plan review and payment.
Yes. The MPEW permit application says contractors need a Town of Florence business license.
Town of Florence Community Development – Building Safety Division ↗ · Florence Adopted Building Codes Amendments (Exhibit A) ↗ · Florence Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical permit application packet (Rev 9.11.25) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Arizona ROC contractor search ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Arizona licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Florence.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge | 11 mi | Required | $22 | APS, Electrical District No. 2 (ED2), San Carlos Irrigation Project (BIA), Hohokam |
| San Tan Valley | 11 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $42 | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
| Queen Creek | 16 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Apache Junction | 23 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $100 | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Casa Grande | 23 mi | Check with city | $60 | APS |
| Eloy | 25 mi | Required | $50 | APS, Electrical District No. 4 (ED4) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Florence water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Florence?
Yes. Florence's code changes don't exempt it. Use the Town's Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical (MPEW) application.
Does my contractor need a local license?
Yes. The Town's permit application says contractors need a Town of Florence business license on top of their ROC license.
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