Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN KISSIMMEE
Kissimmee Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Kissimmee.
Yes, Kissimmee requires a permit to replace a water heater, through its own Development Services Permitting Division. The city's guidance on the 2026 HB 803 law says plumbing work still always needs a permit. KUA supplies electricity and Toho Water Authority supplies water. KUA customers can get 25% of the cost back, up to $325, on a hybrid heat pump water heater after an in-home energy audit.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Kissimmee Development Services, Permitting Division
- Who gets the permit
- A Florida-licensed contractor (the city sends residents to MyFloridaLicense.com to check), or the owner as an owner-builder. The city has a page on what owner-builders are responsible for and the risks.
- Electric utility
- Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA)
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- Toho Water Authority
- Rebate worth checking
- KUA Electric Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1992 (median) · 46% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Kissimmee averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Kissimmee
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee average is shown.
What can change the price in Kissimmee?
Under the city's HB 803 guidance, electrical and gas work always need permits too. That covers a new circuit or a gas line for a tankless heater.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Kissimmee?
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 Kissimmee 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Kissimmee 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.
Frank Gay Services
Lists Kissimmee 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.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Lists Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee 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.
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Orlando)
Lists Kissimmee 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.
Osceola Air
Lists Kissimmee 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Orlando)
Lists Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee 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 KISSIMMEE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN KISSIMMEE
What Kissimmee homes are like.
1992Median year built
22%Built before 1980
46%Owner-occupied
3%Heat with utility gas
54%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1992. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
94% 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 46% 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 Kissimmee.
HB 803's $7,500 exemption does not cover water heaters
Kissimmee's guidance on the state law that took effect July 1, 2026 says plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work still always need a permit. Even exempt projects need written city approval before work starts.
City of Kissimmee: New Permitting Rules go into effect July 1, 2026 ↗ · Florida Senate: CS/CS/HB 803 (2026) Building Permits and Inspections ↗
Floridan Aquifer water with hydrogen sulfide treatment
Toho pumps from the Floridan Aquifer and says the water needs little treatment besides aeration to remove hydrogen sulfide (the rotten-egg smell) and disinfection. If only the hot tap smells of sulfur, the cause is often the water heater's anode rod, not the water supply.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Kissimmee homes.
Energy
- Electric: Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) (City-owned utility based in Kissimmee; check KUA's service map for your address)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Kissimmee is listed in Peoples Gas' Osceola County communities)
KUA Service Territory ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, counties and communities served ↗
Water
Toho Water Authority
Toho Water Authority: Our Service Area ↗ · Toho Water Quality Reports (2025) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Kissimmee homes.
For Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Kissimmee. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- KUA Electric Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater rebate ↗Active25% of the cost, up to $325, as a bill credit.
- 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 Kissimmee.
Permits and who issues them
Kissimmee's July 2026 guidance on Florida's new HB 803 exemption says plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work always still need a permit. So a water heater replacement needs one. Apply and schedule inspections on the city's EnerGov online portal.
The city tells residents to check contractors on MyFloridaLicense.com and the BBB. We found no separate city registration.
City of Kissimmee Development Services, Permitting Division ↗ · City of Kissimmee: New Permitting Rules go into effect July 1, 2026 ↗ · City of Kissimmee: File for a Permit ↗ · City of Kissimmee: Responsibilities and Risks of Being an Owner/Builder ↗
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 Kissimmee.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Creek | 4 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 5 mi | Required (county) | $25 | Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) |
| Southchase | 6 mi | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Meadow Woods | 7 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Celebration | 8 mi | Required (county) | $25 | Duke Energy Florida |
| St. Cloud | 9 mi | Required | $50 | Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Kissimmee water heater questions.
Did Florida's 2026 permit exemption remove the need for a water heater permit in Kissimmee?
No. The city says plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work still always need a permit under the new rules.
City of Kissimmee: New Permitting Rules go into effect July 1, 2026 ↗
Does KUA offer a water heater rebate?
Yes: 25% of the cost, up to $325, for an electric hybrid heat pump water heater, as a bill credit, after an in-home energy audit. Send in the paperwork within 60 days.
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