Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CELEBRATION
Celebration Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Celebration.
Yes, you need a permit, and you can usually get it right away. Celebration is unincorporated, so Osceola County issues water heater swaps as Quick Permits, online on the spot. Duke Energy and Peoples Gas both list Celebration as a community they serve.
Celebration is an unincorporated community in Osceola County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Osceola County Building Office
- Permit fee
- Osceola's fee table lists 'Water Heater Replacement' at $25 in the plumbing section, where plumbing permits have a $125 base fee. A 3% technology fee and a 2.5% state surcharge (at least $4) are added (Appendix A fee schedule dated 10-01-2025).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors can apply online. Owner-builders can't; they must turn in the Owner Builder Statement Affidavit with the application in person or by mail.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 58% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Celebration averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Celebration
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeOsceola's fee table lists 'Water Heater Replacement' at $25 in the plumbing section, where plumbing permits have a $125 base fee. A 3% technology fee and a 2.5% state surcharge (at least $4) are added (Appendix A fee schedule dated 10-01-2025).. Osceola County Building Office fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Celebration post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing, Osceola Air. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Celebration average is shown.
What can change the price in Celebration?
Running or moving gas pipe needs a separate Gas Permit, which has a $125 base fee. New circuits need an Electrical Permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Celebration?
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 →
Brodway Plumbing
Lists Celebration 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 Celebration 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a same-day combined AC and hot water heater replacement at a lower bundled price and convenient water heater servicing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric (Orlando)
Lists Celebration 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.
Osceola Air
Lists Celebration among the areas it serves. Based in St. Cloud.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Offer on water heater installation page: "Water Heater Install + Free Proposal $49/mo" (financing-style monthly offer; see offer details). No full installed prices.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Celebration 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) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN CELEBRATION
What Celebration homes are like.
2004Median year built
1%Built before 1980
58%Owner-occupied
9%Heat with utility gas
48%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2004. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
91% 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 Celebration.
Same-day quick permits
Osceola County issues water heater swap permits as Quick Permits, on the spot online or at the counter. All you need are Florida product approvals.
Owner-builders apply in person or by mail
If you're acting as your own contractor, you can't use the online portal. Hand in or mail a paper application with an Owner Builder Statement Affidavit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Celebration homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke's tariff lists Celebration as a community served)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists Celebration)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Celebration homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Celebration. 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 Celebration.
Permits and who issues them
Osceola County files water heater replacement under its Plumbing Permit type. Swaps count as 'Quick Permits', which you can get right away online at permits.osceola.org or at the counter.
Osceola County Building Office ↗ · Osceola County – Apply for a Building Permit ↗ · Osceola County Appendix A building fees (PDF, 10-01-2025) ↗
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 Celebration.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners | 6 mi | Required (county) | $85 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Hunters Creek | 8 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Kissimmee | 8 mi | Required | — | Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) |
| Horizon West | 10 mi | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
| Doctor Phillips | 10 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Southchase | 11 mi | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Celebration water heater questions.
How fast can I get a water heater permit in Celebration?
Usually right away. Osceola County issues water heater swaps as Quick Permits, online or at the counter.
What does the permit cost?
The county fee table lists water heater replacement at $25 in the plumbing section, which also has a $125 base fee. A 3% technology fee and 2.5% state surcharge are added. Confirm the total when you apply.
Can I pull my own permit?
Yes, as an owner-builder, but not online. File the Owner Builder Statement Affidavit in person or by mail.
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