Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN APOPKA
Apopka Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Apopka.
Yes, Apopka requires a permit, and its own building division prices it by job value: $7.50 per $1,000 of contract cost, with a $75 minimum. The city supplies moderately hard water (7 to 11.7 grains per gallon in its 2025 report). Duke Energy supplies electricity, and gas comes from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Apopka Building Division (Community Development Services)
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: $7.50 per $1,000 of contract cost, with a $75 minimum permit fee (city Permitting Fees page; no effective date shown).
- Who gets the permit
- Builders, subcontractors and homeowners can all use the city's portal. We found no Apopka rule for owner-builders on water heaters beyond Florida's general owner-builder exemption.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
- Water
- City of Apopka (Public Services Department) · Moderately hard: 120 mg/L (7.0 gpg) to 200 mg/L (11.7 gpg), 2025 Water Quality Report
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 78% 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 Apopka averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Apopka
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: $7.50 per $1,000 of contract cost, with a $75 minimum permit fee (city Permitting Fees page; no effective date shown).. City of Apopka Building Division (Community Development Services) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Apopka post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Apopka average is shown.
What can change the price in Apopka?
Hooking up fixed appliances and equipment needs an electrical permit, and all gas work, including gas lines and propane tanks, needs a gas permit. Starting work without a permit costs $100 or double the permit fee, whichever is more.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Apopka?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Apopka among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One Yelp reviewer (2019) praised on-time, knowledgeable help with a leaking water heater, and another said a relative's water heater install and a drain service went without issue.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a promised refund after a Dec 2025 water heater job was still unpaid after 10 months, that a tankless unit said to need replacing was fixed by a reset, and that a water heater supply line left open during other work caused water damage; no company replies to these were visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Brodway Plumbing
Lists Apopka 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.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Lists Apopka 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.
R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric (Orlando)
Lists Apopka 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.
Brightwater Plumbing
Lists Apopka among the areas it serves. Based in Winter Garden.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Orlando)
Lists Apopka 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Orlando)
Lists Apopka among the areas it serves. Based in Orlando.
- 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.
Order: companies based in Apopka 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 APOPKA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN APOPKA
What Apopka homes are like.
2002Median year built
11%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
3%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 26% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
93% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
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 Apopka.
Hardness varies across the system
Apopka's 2025 report gives a hardness range of 7.0 to 11.7 grains per gallon and asks residents to call the city for the level in their area. That helps when you size a softener or plan how often to flush the tank.
Local public gas district
Apopka's natural gas comes from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, a public district run by commissioners that Apopka, Winter Garden and Clermont appoint. You can check gas availability by address on its website.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Apopka homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (The city lists Duke Energy for outages and streetlights, and Duke's tariff lists Apopka as a community it serves)
- Gas: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (Public gas district with an Apopka office; the city sends gas line problems here)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists Apopka)
- Gas: Florida Public Utilities (FPU) (Tariff lists Apopka)
Apopka – Hurricane Preparedness (utility phone numbers) ↗ · Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – About ↗ · Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗ · Florida Public Utilities natural gas tariff, communities served ↗
Water
City of Apopka (Public Services Department): Moderately hard: 120 mg/L (7.0 gpg) to 200 mg/L (11.7 gpg), 2025 Water Quality Report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Apopka homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU) customers in Apopka. 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 Apopka.
Permits and who issues them
Apopka says all plumbing work needs a permit, including fixtures and appliances, and any plumbing system covered by the Florida Building Code needs a permit before work starts. Contractors and homeowners apply on the city's OpenGov online portal, and inspections follow.
City of Apopka Building Division (Community Development Services) ↗ · Apopka – Permitting ↗ · Apopka – Permitting Fees ↗ · Apopka – Permit Types ↗
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 Apopka.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 6 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $45) | Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light |
| Wekiwa Springs | 6 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lockhart | 8 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Ocoee | 8 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Altamonte Springs | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Pine Hills | 9 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Apopka water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Apopka?
$7.50 per $1,000 of contract cost, with a $75 minimum, so a typical replacement pays $75. Starting without a permit costs $100 or double the fee.
How hard is Apopka's tap water?
Moderately hard. The city's 2025 report shows results from 120 mg/L (7.0 gpg) to 200 mg/L (11.7 gpg).
Who supplies natural gas for a gas water heater in Apopka?
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. It has an office in Apopka, and you can check availability by address.
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