Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN GOLDENROD
Goldenrod Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Goldenrod.
Goldenrod is unincorporated and split between Orange and Seminole counties, so your water heater permit comes from whichever county your home is in. Orange charges a flat $38 for a stand-alone water heater permit; Seminole charges $45 plus $6 per $1,000 of work. Duke Energy supplies power, and Peoples Gas lists Goldenrod by name.
Goldenrod is an unincorporated community in Orange and Seminole County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Orange County Division of Building Safety (Orange County side) or Seminole County Building Division (Seminole County side); Goldenrod is unincorporated and straddles the county line
- Permit fee
- Orange side: $38 stand-alone water heater permit (fees effective July 2025). Seminole side: $45 base plumbing permit plus $6 per $1,000 of job value (Administrative Code Sec. 20.10).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or an owner-builder. Orange County requires its Owner Builder Disclosure Statement. Seminole County makes owner-builders start the process in person with a government ID.
- 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 1980 (median) · 48% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Goldenrod averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Goldenrod
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeOrange side: $38 stand-alone water heater permit (fees effective July 2025). Seminole side: $45 base plumbing permit plus $6 per $1,000 of job value (Administrative Code Sec. 20.10).. Orange County Division of Building Safety (Orange County side) or Seminole County Building Division (Seminole County side); Goldenrod is unincorporated and straddles the county line fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Goldenrod average is shown.
What can change the price in Goldenrod?
Orange County: you may also need an electrical permit. Seminole County: gas install permits are $110 base plus $20 per outlet.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Goldenrod?
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 →
Frank Gay Services
Lists Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod 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.
Order: companies based in Goldenrod 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 GOLDENROD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN GOLDENROD
What Goldenrod homes are like.
1980Median year built
51%Built before 1980
48%Owner-occupied
2%Heat with utility gas
54%Single-family homes
About 51% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 48% 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 Goldenrod.
Check which county your home is in
Goldenrod sits on the Orange-Seminole line. On the Orange side, a water heater permit is a flat $38. On the Seminole side, it's $45 plus $6 per $1,000 of job value, so a $2,500 job comes to about $60.
Orange County Fee Directory (plumbing fees effective July 2025) ↗ · Seminole County Administrative Code Sec. 20.10 building fees (Resolution 2024-R-139 link) ↗
Emergency replacements still need a permit
Under Florida Building Code Sec. 105.2.1, if you replace a water heater in an emergency, the permit application is due by the next working business day.
Florida Building Code 2023, Building, Sec. 105.2.1 emergency repairs (UpCodes) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Goldenrod homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (The PSC map shows Duke's rough territory across Orange and Seminole counties; not checked by address)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Goldenrod is listed by name among Peoples Gas' Seminole County communities)
Florida PSC map: approximate investor-owned electric utility service areas (2024) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, counties and communities served ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Goldenrod homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Goldenrod. 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 Goldenrod.
Permits and who issues them
On the Orange side, the county's permit FAQ says a water heater replacement needs a plumbing permit and maybe an electrical permit, applied for on Fast Track. On the Seminole side, the county only lets you skip a permit to swap a toilet, sink or faucet in the same spot, not a water heater. Seminole permits go through Building Permits Online/ePlan.
Orange County Division of Building Safety (Orange County side) or Seminole County Building Division (Seminole County side); Goldenrod is unincorporated and straddles the county line ↗ · Orange County: Do I need a permit? ↗ · Orange County: Plumbing Permit ↗ · Orange County Fee Directory (plumbing fees effective July 2025) ↗ · Seminole County Building Division (permitting and owner-builder information) ↗ · Seminole County Administrative Code Sec. 20.10 building fees (Resolution 2024-R-139 link) ↗
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 Goldenrod.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park | 3 mi | Required | $150 | Winter Park Electric Utility (city-owned) |
| Casselberry | 4 mi | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Azalea Park | 4 mi | Required (county) | $38, | OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission), Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light |
| Union Park | 4 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Maitland | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Winter Springs | 5 mi | Required | $15 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Goldenrod water heater questions.
Which county issues my water heater permit in Goldenrod?
The county your parcel is in. Orange County uses its Fast Track system; Seminole County uses Building Permits Online and ePlan.
Orange County: Plumbing Permit ↗ · Seminole County Building Division (permitting and owner-builder information) ↗
Can I pull the permit myself on the Seminole side?
Yes, as an owner-builder. Seminole County says you must visit the office with a government ID to start the process.
Seminole County Building Division (permitting and owner-builder information) ↗
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