Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LONGWOOD
Longwood Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Longwood.
Yes, Longwood requires a permit, and its new small-project exemption doesn't cover plumbing. Since July 2026 the city charges flat fees: $149.85 for a residential plumbing change-out plus an $85.41 overhead fee per application. Duke Energy supplies power under a 2003 franchise, Peoples Gas lists Longwood, and the city supplies water from its own wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Longwood Building Division
- Permit fee
- No fee line names water heaters. The closest is residential plumbing change-out, at $149.85. Each application also has an $85.41 division overhead fee, plus state surcharges of 1.5% and 1% ($2 minimum each). Resolution 26-1724, effective July 1, 2026.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city, or a homeowner who is the only occupant and meets Florida's Owner/Builder Statement rules. The city strongly recommends using a licensed contractor.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- City of Longwood Public Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 69% 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 Longwood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Longwood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeNo fee line names water heaters. The closest is residential plumbing change-out, at $149.85. Each application also has an $85.41 division overhead fee, plus state surcharges of 1.5% and 1% ($2 minimum each). Resolution 26-1724, effective July 1, 2026.. City of Longwood Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Longwood post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Longwood average is shown.
What can change the price in Longwood?
A residential electrical change-out is $155.19, residential gas is $296.18, and stand-alone residential plumbing is $316.81. Starting work without a permit costs double the permit fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Longwood?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Longwood 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 Longwood 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 Longwood 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 Longwood 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 Longwood 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 Longwood 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Orlando)
Lists Longwood 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 Longwood 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 LONGWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LONGWOOD
What Longwood homes are like.
1983Median year built
42%Built before 1980
69%Owner-occupied
10%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
88% 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 Longwood.
2026 small-project exemption excludes plumbing
Starting July 1, 2026, Longwood uses the new state exemption for single-family work under $7,500. It doesn't cover electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work.
New fee schedule in July 2026
Longwood switched to flat fees by category on July 1, 2026. Re-inspections are $55, and changing subcontractors is $25.
Longwood – Building Division Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-1724, effective July 1, 2026) ↗
City wells
Longwood's 2025 water report says the city pumps from the Floridan Aquifer through five wells.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Longwood homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (In 2003, Longwood approved a 30-year franchise with Progress Energy Florida (now Duke Energy Florida))
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists Longwood)
Power Engineering – City of Longwood approves new franchise with Progress Energy (2003) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗
Water
City of Longwood Public Utilities
Longwood 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗ · Longwood – Public Utilities ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Longwood homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Longwood. 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 Longwood.
Permits and who issues them
Longwood requires a permit to repair, replace or convert any building system, citing Florida Building Code section 105.1. Apply, pay and book inspections on the city's SmartGov portal; staff will scan paper applications for you.
Yes. Contractors email the Building Division their state license, workers' comp policy or exemption, and a general liability certificate naming the City of Longwood, plus a state competency card if their license is registered. Processing takes 48–72 hours.
City of Longwood Building Division ↗ · Longwood – Permitting and Inspections ↗ · Longwood – Building Division Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-1724, effective July 1, 2026) ↗ · Longwood Building Division FAQs ↗
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 Longwood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casselberry | 3 mi | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Altamonte Springs | 4 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lake Mary | 4 mi | Required | $35 | Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light |
| Wekiwa Springs | 5 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Winter Springs | 5 mi | Required | $15 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Maitland | 5 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Longwood water heater questions.
Does the new $7,500 exemption cover a water heater in Longwood?
No. Longwood's exemption page says it doesn't apply to plumbing, electrical, mechanical or gas work.
What will the permit cost?
There's no water heater line. Residential plumbing change-out is $149.85, plus an $85.41 overhead fee per application and state surcharges.
Longwood – Building Division Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-1724, effective July 1, 2026) ↗
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
Yes, if you're the only occupant and meet the state owner-builder rules, though the city strongly recommends a licensed contractor.
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