Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MAITLAND
Maitland Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Maitland.
Yes, Maitland requires a permit, but it's simple: $75 for a same-type residential water heater, handled over the counter, under a June 2026 fee resolution. Switching from electric to gas is $400. Duke Energy supplies electricity, and the city's own wells supply water at about 150 mg/L hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Maitland Building and Permitting
- Permit fee
- $75 for a same-type residential water heater, plus a 2.5% state surcharge ($4 minimum). Adopted June 22, 2026, by Resolution 07-2026. Paying by card adds a 3.25% fee.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors registered in EnerGov with an active trade license, business tax receipt (unless exempt), liability insurance and workers' comp. We found no Maitland rule for homeowners beyond Florida's owner-builder exemption.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- City of Maitland Water Production/Distribution · About 150 mg/L as calcium carbonate, which the city calls moderate (Water Division FAQ, undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1996 (median) · 44% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Maitland averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Maitland
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 for a same-type residential water heater, plus a 2.5% state surcharge ($4 minimum). Adopted June 22, 2026, by Resolution 07-2026. Paying by card adds a 3.25% fee.. City of Maitland Building and Permitting fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Maitland post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Maitland average is shown.
What can change the price in Maitland?
Switching a water heater from electric to gas is a separate $400 permit. Residential gas piping is $275, and residential electrical changes or repairs are $275.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Maitland?
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 Maitland 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 Maitland 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 Maitland 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 Maitland 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 Maitland 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.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Orlando)
Lists Maitland 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 Maitland 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 MAITLAND
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MAITLAND
What Maitland homes are like.
1996Median year built
37%Built before 1980
44%Owner-occupied
7%Heat with utility gas
43%Single-family homes
About 30% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
89% 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 44% 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 Maitland.
Water heater swaps are over the counter
Maitland treats replacing a water heater with one of the same capacity in a single-family home or duplex as over-the-counter work. That skips plan review, which can take up to 30 days.
Electric-to-gas conversion costs more
A residential permit to switch from an electric to a gas water heater is $400, compared with $75 for a same-type swap. Gas piping is a separate $275 permit.
Maitland – Building and Permitting Fees (Resolution 07-2026) ↗
City water from six wells
Maitland runs three water plants and six groundwater wells, and the 2025 water report says the water comes from the Floridan Aquifer. The city doesn't add fluoride.
Maitland – Water Production / Distribution ↗ · Maitland 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Maitland Water Division FAQ – water hardness ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Maitland homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Maitland is listed as a franchised community in Duke's 2013 tariff)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists Maitland)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗
Water
City of Maitland Water Production/Distribution: About 150 mg/L as calcium carbonate, which the city calls moderate (Water Division FAQ, undated)
Maitland Water Division FAQ – water hardness ↗ · Maitland – Water Production / Distribution ↗ · Maitland 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Maitland homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Maitland. 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 Maitland.
Permits and who issues them
Maitland has a stand-alone residential permit for a same-type water heater. Swapping in one of the same capacity in a single-family home can be done over the counter. Apply, pay and book inspections on the city's EnerGov online portal.
Yes. Contractors register in EnerGov with a trade license, a business tax receipt (unless exempt), liability insurance and workers' comp.
City of Maitland Building and Permitting ↗ · Maitland – Building and Permitting Fees (Resolution 07-2026) ↗ · Maitland – How to Apply for a Permit ↗
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 Maitland.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Shores | 3 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
| Altamonte Springs | 3 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Winter Park | 3 mi | Required | $150 | Winter Park Electric Utility (city-owned) |
| Lockhart | 4 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
| Casselberry | 4 mi | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Forest City | 5 mi | Required (county) | By job value (from $45) | Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Maitland water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Maitland?
$75 to replace a home water heater with the same type, plus a 2.5% state surcharge (at least $4). Switching from electric to gas is $400.
Maitland – Building and Permitting Fees (Resolution 07-2026) ↗
Will a water heater swap need plan review?
Usually not. Replacing a water heater with one of the same capacity in a single-family home or duplex counts as over-the-counter work.
How hard is Maitland's water?
The city lists about 150 mg/L as calcium carbonate, at the top of the moderate range.
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