Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CLERMONT
Clermont, FL Water Heater
Replacement
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CLERMONT AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Clermont.
Yes, Clermont requires a permit. Building Services issues a stand-alone plumbing permit for a water heater replacement over the counter, with a $78 minimum fee under the 2024 schedule. Contractors must register with the city first. Duke Energy serves most addresses, and gas comes from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, which Clermont helps run.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Clermont Building Services
- Permit fee
- $0.05 per square foot, with a $78 minimum, for a plumbing permit (Building Services Fee Schedule, revised May 15, 2024).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor who registered with the city before applying (the application asks for subcontractor information), or an owner-builder with proof of ownership and the city's Owner Builder affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida and SECO Energy
- Gas utility
- Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) and Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- City of Clermont (some addresses served by Lake County or private utilities)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 68% 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 Clermont averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Clermont
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$0.05 per square foot, with a $78 minimum, for a plumbing permit (Building Services Fee Schedule, revised May 15, 2024).. City of Clermont Building Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Clermont post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Clermont average is shown.
What can change the price in Clermont?
Gas piping and fixtures and electrical work each have their own permit at $0.05 per square foot, $78 minimum. Work without a permit costs double the permit fee or $150, whichever is more.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Clermont?
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 →
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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Clermont 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 Clermont 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 Clermont 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.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Lists Clermont 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 Clermont 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 Clermont 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.
Order: companies based in Clermont 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 CLERMONT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CLERMONT
What Clermont homes are like.
2006Median year built
13%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
10%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 34% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
87% 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 Clermont.
Same-day permit for a straight swap
Clermont issues stand-alone home plumbing permits, like one for a water heater replacement, at the counter with no plan review. Most need only a final inspection.
Re-inspections cost $105
Clermont charges $105 for a re-inspection, so have the T&P relief line, drain pan and connections ready before the final.
City of Clermont Building Services Fee Schedule (revised 5/15/2024) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Clermont homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Most Clermont addresses, according to a local real-estate guide; not confirmed on a utility map)
- Electric: SECO Energy (Some areas, depending on location (same source))
- Gas: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) (Clermont is one of LANGD's three member cities)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Clermont is also listed among Peoples Gas' Lake County communities)
Erica Diaz Team: Clermont City Hall and utilities guide ↗ · LANGD: About ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, counties and communities served ↗
Water
City of Clermont (some addresses served by Lake County or private utilities)
City of Clermont Water Quality Report 2025 ↗ · Erica Diaz Team: Clermont City Hall and utilities guide ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Clermont homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Clermont. 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 Clermont.
Permits and who issues them
Clermont's Plumbing Trade page gives 'changing/replacing a water heater' as an example of a stand-alone home plumbing permit. These are issued at the counter with no plan review as soon as you turn in a complete application, in person or online. Most need only a final plumbing inspection.
Yes. Contractors and subcontractors must register with the city before applying. The fee schedule lists a $35 contractor license processing fee.
City of Clermont Building Services ↗ · City of Clermont: Plumbing Trade (residential permits) ↗ · City of Clermont Building Services Fee Schedule (revised 5/15/2024) ↗ · City of Clermont: Building Permitting Information ↗ · City of Clermont Owner Builder Statement ↗
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 Clermont.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $54) | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy |
| Winter Garden | 8 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Groveland | 9 mi | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Horizon West | 9 mi | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
| Lake Butler | 11 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Ocoee | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clermont water heater questions.
Can I get a Clermont water heater permit the same day?
Same day. Stand-alone home plumbing permits are issued at the counter as soon as you turn in a complete application, with no plan review.
What does it cost?
$0.05 per square foot with a $78 minimum, under the schedule revised May 15, 2024. A failed inspection adds $105.
City of Clermont Building Services Fee Schedule (revised 5/15/2024) ↗
Can I do it myself?
Yes, as an owner-builder with proof of ownership and the city's Owner Builder affidavit.
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