Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ELFERS
Elfers, FL Water Heater
Replacement
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ELFERS AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Elfers.
Elfers has no city government, so Pasco County issues water heater permits: a $45 base plumbing fee plus $10 per system part. Duke Energy supplies power. Elfers, just east of New Port Richey, dates to a 1909 post office and was a citrus rail stop by 1913. About 73% of today's homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, among the oldest houses in west Pasco.
Elfers is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Pasco County Building Construction Services
- Permit fee
- $45 base fee for a plumbing permit, plus $10 for each system part or feature (Resolution 26-0249, effective July 1, 2026).
- Who gets the permit
- Either a contractor with up-to-date information in the county system, or the homeowner with a notarized Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement. A job over $5,000 also needs a recorded Notice of Commencement.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System)
- Water
- Pasco County Utilities (several public and private water systems operate in Pasco; confirm by address)
- Rebate worth checking
- CGS Energy water heater allowances (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1975 (median) · 65% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Elfers averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Elfers
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$45 base fee for a plumbing permit, plus $10 for each system part or feature (Resolution 26-0249, effective July 1, 2026).. Pasco County Building Construction Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Elfers post water heater prices or specials on their websites: EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Elfers average is shown.
What can change the price in Elfers?
Under the same resolution, gas and electrical permits each start at $45, plus charges per part. Pasco requires a permit for plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work whatever the job costs.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Elfers?
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 →
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
Lists Elfers among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $100 OFF Water Heater (residential service; cannot be combined; limited-time). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick arrival (one within 45 minutes), accommodating evening appointments, tidy technicians and no-pressure water heater replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a 2015 technician pushed a $1400 water heater replacement then charged $150 for a temporary pipe boot, a 2019 visit charged about $160 without fixing a no-hot-water issue and a manager didn't call back, and a 2026 reviewer said pricing was only given once the tech was in the home; no company replies to these were visible.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Elfers among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- 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 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Elfers among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- 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 BBB reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
R.J. Kielty Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric
Lists Elfers among the areas it serves. Based in New Port Richey.
- 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 Elfers 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 ELFERS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ELFERS
What Elfers homes are like.
1975Median year built
77%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
2%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 77% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
96% 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 Elfers.
Baillie settlement, a town for a few years
Elfers started as the Baillie settlement. Its post office opened on December 14, 1909, named by the first postmaster's wife after an uncle, and a rail line came in 1913 to haul citrus. Elfers became a town in 1925 but dissolved in 1933, so it has no building department and every water heater permit goes to Pasco County. The 1915 brick schoolhouse still stands as the Elfers CARES Center, and the Samuel Baker House is on the National Register.
Wikipedia – Elfers, Florida (1909 post office, 1913 rail, 1925–1933 incorporation, landmarks) ↗
1960s–70s houses, nearly all electric
Census estimates show about half of Elfers homes were built in the 1970s and more than a fifth in the 1960s. Heaters in these houses often sit in garages or laundry closets built for smaller tanks. Common add-ons at replacement are new supply valves, wiring updates and a drain pan where there wasn't one. Almost all of these homes are electric: under 2% of households use utility gas.
Ask: Do the shutoff valve, breaker and wire size need updating for the new heater?
U.S. Census Bureau – ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, housing tables B25024/B25034/B25035/B25040 (Census Reporter profile) ↗ · data.census.gov – community profile ↗
Mobile homes and rentals
About 10% of Elfers homes are mobile homes, and about 35% of households rent. A heater in a manufactured home needs a drain pan that meets HUD rules. In rentals other than single-family homes or duplexes, Florida law makes hot water the landlord's job unless the lease says otherwise.
U.S. Census Bureau – ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, housing tables B25024/B25034/B25035/B25040 (Census Reporter profile) ↗ · data.census.gov – community profile ↗ · 24 CFR 3280.707 – Manufactured home heat-producing appliances (drain pan rule, par. h) ↗ · Florida Statutes §83.51 – Landlord's obligation to maintain premises ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Elfers homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Pasco EDC says Duke mainly serves southwest Pasco County)
- Gas: CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) (serves southwest and south-central Pasco County; check your address)
Water
Pasco County Utilities (several public and private water systems operate in Pasco; confirm by address)
Pasco County Utilities – Water Quality Reports (2025) ↗ · Pasco Economic Development Council – Utilities ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Elfers homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) customers in Elfers. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- CGS Energy water heater allowances ↗ActiveBuy the water heater from CGS Energy, with its sales department's approval first, and get an allowance: $525 to switch a tank to gas or $350 to replace a gas tank; $675 to switch to gas tankless or $550 to replace one.
- 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.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Elfers.
Permits and who issues them
In Pasco County, the residential plumbing permit covers new or replacement plumbing systems, with 'Water Heater' given as an example. If you're replacing a water heater, the application must note where it sits. Apply online at PascoGateway (Accela). For water heater swaps, contractors can ask for a VuSpex video inspection.
Contractor records live in Pasco's permit system, and an out-of-date record can get a permit turned down. The county also has an Owner is Contractor registration form and a local certificate of competency application.
Pasco County Building Construction Services ↗ · Pasco County – Residential Plumbing permit submittal requirements (PDF) ↗ · Pasco County Resolution 26-0249 building fee update (PDF, effective July 1, 2026) ↗ · Pasco County – Building Construction Permits and Forms ↗ · Pasco County – Building Inspections (VuSpex) ↗ · Pasco County – When is a building permit not required? (PDF, July 2026) ↗
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 Elfers.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Port Richey | 2 mi | Required | By job value (from $150) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Holiday | 2 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Trinity | 5 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Tarpon Springs | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Jasmine Estates | 6 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| East Lake | 7 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Elfers water heater questions.
Are Elfers homes on gas or electric water heaters?
Almost all are electric. Census estimates show under 2% of households use utility gas.
U.S. Census Bureau – ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, housing tables B25024/B25034/B25035/B25040 (Census Reporter profile) ↗ · data.census.gov – community profile ↗
I rent in Elfers. Who replaces the water heater?
In apartments and other units that aren't a single-family home or duplex, Florida law says the landlord must provide hot water, unless the written lease says otherwise.
Florida Statutes §83.51 – Landlord's obligation to maintain premises ↗
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