Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MINNEOLA
Minneola Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Minneola.
Yes, Minneola issues its own plumbing permits, at $54 plus $1.10 per $1,000 of job value under a fee schedule last revised in 2012. Duke Energy or SECO Energy supplies power, and gas comes from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. The city runs two water systems, the main system and Sugarloaf Mountain, each with its own water quality report.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Minneola Building Department
- Permit fee
- Plumbing: $54 plus $1.10 per $1,000 of job value, $54 minimum (Residential Permit Fee Schedule, revised February 7, 2012, so it's old).
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida and SECO Energy
- Gas utility
- Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
- Water
- City of Minneola (main system and separate Sugarloaf Mountain system)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2007 (median) · 82% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Minneola averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Minneola
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing: $54 plus $1.10 per $1,000 of job value, $54 minimum (Residential Permit Fee Schedule, revised February 7, 2012, so it's old).. City of Minneola Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Minneola post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Minneola average is shown.
What can change the price in Minneola?
Electrical, HVAC and gas permits use the same formula: $54 plus $1.10 per $1,000. Work started before the permit is issued is charged double.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Minneola?
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 Minneola 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 Minneola 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.
Order: companies based in Minneola 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) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN MINNEOLA
What Minneola homes are like.
2007Median year built
9%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
9%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
About 42% 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.
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 Minneola.
Two city water systems
Minneola publishes separate water quality reports for its main system and the Sugarloaf Mountain system. The 2024 main-system report notes the water went over the non-health (cosmetic) standard for color.
Minneola 2024 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Minneola 2024 Water Report – Sugarloaf Mountain (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Minneola homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (The city granted Duke Energy a non-exclusive electric franchise (Ordinance 2020-06))
- Electric: SECO Energy (SECO lists fast-growing Minneola among its service areas; which company serves a home depends on the address)
- Gas: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (Serves parts of West Orange and South Lake counties; check your address)
Minneola City Council agenda 6/2/2020: Ordinance 2020-06 Duke Energy franchise ↗ · SECO Energy Improvement Plan FAQs (growth in Minneola among SECO service areas) ↗ · SECO Energy service territory ↗
Water
City of Minneola (main system and separate Sugarloaf Mountain system)
Minneola 2024 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Minneola 2024 Water Report – Sugarloaf Mountain (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Minneola homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy and Lake Apopka Natural Gas District customers in Minneola. 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.
- 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 Minneola.
Permits and who issues them
Minneola's residential fee schedule lists plumbing permits for new work, additions and changes. The city issues its own building, plumbing, electrical and gas permits.
City of Minneola Building Department ↗ · Minneola Residential Permit Fee Schedule (PDF, revised 2/7/12) ↗ · Minneola – Building Department ↗
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 Minneola.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 5 mi | Required | $0.05 | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy |
| Groveland | 6 mi | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Winter Garden | 9 mi | Required | By job value (from $30) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Tavares | 11 mi | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Ocoee | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lake Butler | 13 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Minneola water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Minneola?
The residential fee schedule (revised 2012) sets plumbing permits at $54 plus $1.10 per $1,000 of job value, with a $54 minimum. Starting before you have the permit doubles the fee.
Which water report applies to my Minneola home?
Minneola publishes one report for its main system and another for the Sugarloaf Mountain system. Your bill shows which system serves you.
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