Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PINELLAS PARK
Pinellas Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Pinellas Park.
Yes, Pinellas Park requires a permit; a plumbing permit costs at least $75 plus a $2 technology fee on the city's residential fee worksheet. Duke Energy Florida provides power. The city delivers water it buys from Pinellas County Utilities, which reports about 217 ppm hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Pinellas Park Building Development Division
- Permit fee
- $75 minimum residential plumbing permit plus a $2 technology fee (residential fee worksheet revised Oct. 24, 2023).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors licensed through the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, or owners of single-family homes they live in, who must sign an Owner/Occupant Affidavit.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System)
- Water
- City of Pinellas Park distribution; water supplied wholesale by Pinellas County Utilities · Pinellas County Utilities' 2025 report lists 217 ppm average total hardness (about 11.1–14.3 gpg) for the water it supplies
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (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 Pinellas Park averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Pinellas Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 minimum residential plumbing permit plus a $2 technology fee (residential fee worksheet revised Oct. 24, 2023).. City of Pinellas Park Building Development Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price3 of the companies listed for Pinellas Park post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Apex Plumbing, EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com, The Clean Plumbers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Pinellas Park average is shown.
What can change the price in Pinellas Park?
Electrical and mechanical permits each have their own $75 minimum.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Pinellas Park?
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 →
Apex Plumbing
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Tankless Water Heater Special: "Endless Hot Water As Low As $33/Month" (financing-style offer, terms apply, expires September 30, 2026). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick response (one crew arrived within an hour), fair quotes compared with other companies, same-day replacement and clean, efficient work.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (Jun 2022) said a 40-gallon water heater install quoted at $1700 became $2100; the owner replied he could not find the customer's name in his records and invited contact, and another reviewer (2025) said there were issues with an install that a manager then made right.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: $100 OFF Water Heater (residential service; cannot be combined; limited-time). No installed prices published.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised quick arrival (one within 45 minutes), accommodating evening appointments, tidy technicians and no-pressure water heater replacements.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers alleged a 2015 technician pushed a $1400 water heater replacement then charged $150 for a temporary pipe boot, a 2019 visit charged about $160 without fixing a no-hot-water issue and a manager didn't call back, and a 2026 reviewer said pricing was only given once the tech was in the home; no company replies to these were visible.
6 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Aug 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
McGill Plumbing & Water Treatment, Inc.
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Largo.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Angi reviewers praised same-day or next-day water heater replacements, fair prices compared with other quotes, tidy crews and a plumber who found a leaking pipe rather than replacing the tank.
Worth knowing An Angi reviewer (Dec 2022) said a five-year-old water heater McGill installed had to be replaced and they were charged $145 an hour to install the warranty unit; another (Aug 2017) said a gas on-demand heater needed several return visits.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
The Clean Plumbers
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotions: 5% off any water heater (tank, tankless, hybrid and lifetime); $250 off a water quality (filtration or softener) and water heater combo; waived service call fee for water heater estimates. Restrictions apply.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a leaking water heater fixed within hours of an after-hours call and a technician who tested every faucet after installing a new heater.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant (Nov 2024) said a water heater the company installed failed after about three years and the company pushed a costly replacement; the company said its labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's six years, and the customer disputed its details.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Romo's Plumbing & A/C Inc.
Lists Pinellas Park among the areas it serves. Based in Largo.
- 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 Pinellas Park 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 PINELLAS PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PINELLAS PARK
What Pinellas Park homes are like.
1978Median year built
57%Built before 1980
69%Owner-occupied
3%Heat with utility gas
59%Single-family homes
About 57% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
92% 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 Pinellas Park.
Technology fee on each permit
Pinellas Park adds a technology fee to every permit: $2 on a $75 permit, $5 for $75.01–$125, and more above that.
Pinellas Park Estimated Building Permit Fees – Residential (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Pinellas Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke Energy is the county's main power company, per Pinellas's economic development office; Tampa Electric serves Oldsmar)
- Gas: CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) (Clearwater's gas utility, serving north and central Pinellas County; check whether it reaches your address)
Water
City of Pinellas Park distribution; water supplied wholesale by Pinellas County Utilities: Pinellas County Utilities' 2025 report lists 217 ppm average total hardness (about 11.1–14.3 gpg) for the water it supplies
Plan Pinellas – Potable Water Supply element (county comprehensive plan, 2012 data) ↗ · Pinellas County Utilities 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Pinellas Park homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) customers in Pinellas Park. 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 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Pinellas Park.
Permits and who issues them
Pinellas Park issues permits on its online portal or at the counter at 6051 78th Avenue N (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). The city's pages don't mention water heaters by name, and Florida's 2026 permit exemption doesn't cover plumbing.
Contractors must be licensed by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board and email an insurance certificate naming the city to coi@pinellaspark.gov.
City of Pinellas Park Building Development Division ↗ · Pinellas Park – Obtaining a Permit ↗ · Pinellas Park – Building FAQs ↗ · Pinellas Park Estimated Building Permit Fees – Residential (PDF) ↗ · Florida HB 803 (2026) bill page ↗
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 Pinellas Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardmoor | 3 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lealman | 3 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| West Lealman | 3 mi | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida |
| Seminole | 5 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $50) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Largo | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| St. Petersburg | 8 mi | Required | $65 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Pinellas Park water heater questions.
What is the minimum plumbing permit fee in Pinellas Park?
$75, plus a $2 technology fee, on the residential estimate worksheet revised Oct. 24, 2023.
Pinellas Park Estimated Building Permit Fees – Residential (PDF) ↗
Can I do the work myself?
Only if you own and live in a single-family home. You can do permitted work on it after filing an Owner/Occupant Affidavit.
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