Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
Altamonte Springs Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Altamonte Springs.
Yes, you need a permit in Altamonte Springs, and the city issues its own. Plumbing permits cost at least $50, using a job-value formula from a fee schedule effective December 5, 2023. The city supplies water, and Duke Energy supplies electricity.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department
- Permit fee
- Plumbing and gas permits cost at least $50. Stand-alone permits use the building fee formula: $50 for jobs worth up to $500, then $50 plus 0.5% of the value above that (Fee Schedule, Resolution 1438, effective December 5, 2023).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the owner under Florida's owner-builder rules. The city says owners getting their own permit must be the only occupant and meet the Owner/Builder Statement Affidavit rules. It strongly recommends hiring a licensed contractor.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
- Water
- City of Altamonte Springs
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 43% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Altamonte Springs averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Altamonte Springs
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing and gas permits cost at least $50. Stand-alone permits use the building fee formula: $50 for jobs worth up to $500, then $50 plus 0.5% of the value above that (Fee Schedule, Resolution 1438, effective December 5, 2023).. City of Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Altamonte Springs post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Altamonte Springs average is shown.
What can change the price in Altamonte Springs?
Gas work uses the same plumbing/gas permit fees. Electrical work needs its own electrical permit ($50 minimum). Work done without a permit costs double the fee if the owner did it and triple if a contractor did.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Altamonte Springs?
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 →
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Orlando)
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Altamonte Springs.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Brodway Plumbing
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Kissimmee.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Installed prices (include permit, new unit, disposal, pan and expansion tank; existing unit must be on the ground in the garage): Rheem 50 gal Performance electric (6-yr) $1,649 ($1,399 + $250 permit); AO Smith 50 gal ProLine electric (8-yr) $1,749; Rheem 50 gal Professional Classic (10-yr) $1,849; Rheem 50 gal Gladiator (12-yr) $1,949; Rheem 50 gal Hybrid Heat Pump Performance Platinum (10-yr) $3,349; Rheem 80 gal commercial light duty electric $3,749. FAQ gives a general $1,500–$4,500+ range.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised prompt scheduling, fair pricing compared with other quotes, knowledgeable technicians who explained maintenance, and next-day repair of a malfunctioning new hybrid unit.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (Nov 2025) alleged they paid $300 for permitted work with no permit or inspection and that their water heater was never serviced; Brodway responded that it initially could not verify the reviewer, later said the customer had declined to pay until notified of lien rights, and disputed the claims.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Frank Gay Services
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised water heater replacements finished within hours of the call, clean-up, and technicians who explained the equipment.
Worth knowing Two BBB complainants (2025, 2026) said Frank Gay had not obtained or closed out the county permit for a water heater install months later; the company said it was working on one and that the other customer declined access.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Grace Plumbing
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Aug 2018) alleged the company quoted a $325 rebuild of an overheating water heater without inspecting it; the owner replied that the account was false and questioned whether the reviewer had called Grace.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Winter Springs.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer praised the technician who installed their hot water heater as providing excellent service.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Sanford.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised quick replacements with haul-away and clean-up, clear explanations and fair pricing, and after-hours response during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the accounts found were selected and republished by the company.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric (Orlando)
Lists Altamonte Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One BBB reviewer said the company responded quickly to install a water heater when theirs broke.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged a hybrid water heater still under a 10-year warranty was replaced at their cost, an element repair failed to fix a heater that needed replacing, a different tank shape was installed than requested, and a short flush cost $300; the company said it refunded $478.62, $105 and $164.11 in three of those cases.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Altamonte Springs 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. DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
What Altamonte Springs homes are like.
1983Median year built
39%Built before 1980
43%Owner-occupied
3%Heat with utility gas
35%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
95% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
Only 43% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters should ask the landlord or property manager; replacing the heater is usually the owner’s decision.
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 Altamonte Springs.
Altamonte Electric Utility does not serve homes
The city started Altamonte Electric Utility in 2017 to make power for its own buildings under its Duke Energy franchise. Homes and businesses are still Duke Energy customers.
HOA letter for exterior work
For work on the outside of a building, the city wants an approval letter from your HOA or condo association with the permit application. That can include an outdoor tankless unit or venting through an outside wall.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Altamonte Springs homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (The city says the Florida PSC assigned the Altamonte Springs service area to Duke Energy)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists Altamonte Springs)
- Gas: Florida Public Utilities (FPU) (Tariff lists Altamonte Springs)
Altamonte Springs – Altamonte Electric Utility ↗ · Altamonte Springs – Local Emergency Contact Info (PDF) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗ · Florida Public Utilities natural gas tariff, communities served ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Altamonte Springs homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU) customers in Altamonte Springs. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) ↗Active$500 for a 50-gallon or $800 for an 80-gallon ENERGY STAR heat pump (hybrid) water heater with a UEF of at least 3.3.
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates ↗ActiveNatural gas tank water heater: $350 gas-to-gas or $550 electric-to-gas ($400 / $650 for ENERGY STAR tanks).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Altamonte Springs.
Permits and who issues them
Altamonte Springs issues separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits and charges a fee on all plumbing or gas work that needs a permit. Apply and schedule inspections on the city's online permit system.
City of Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department ↗ · Altamonte Springs Fee Schedule (Resolution 1438, effective Dec. 5, 2023) ↗ · Altamonte Springs – Building Permits & Inspections FAQs ↗ · Altamonte Springs – Apply for Permits & Schedule Inspections ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Florida licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Altamonte Springs.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland | 3 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Forest City | 3 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $45) | Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light |
| Wekiwa Springs | 3 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lockhart | 3 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Longwood | 4 mi | Required | $149.85 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Fairview Shores | 4 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Altamonte Springs water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Altamonte Springs?
At least $50. Stand-alone permits are $50 for jobs worth up to $500, plus 0.5% of the value above that (fee schedule effective December 5, 2023).
What happens if a water heater is replaced without a permit?
The permit fee doubles if the owner did the work and triples if a contractor did. The city can also make you open up the work for inspection.
Altamonte Springs Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗ · Altamonte Springs – Building Permits & Inspections FAQs ↗
Can I buy power from Altamonte Electric Utility?
No. The city utility only powers city buildings. Homes in Altamonte Springs get electricity from Duke Energy.
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