Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WESLEY CHAPEL
Wesley Chapel Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Wesley Chapel.
Wesley Chapel is unincorporated, so Pasco County issues water heater permits through PascoGateway: a $45 base fee plus $10 per system part (effective July 1, 2026). Power may come from WREC, Tampa Electric or Duke Energy, depending on the address; in central Pasco it's often the Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative.
Wesley Chapel is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Pasco County Building Construction Services, unincorporated Pasco County
- Permit fee
- $45.00 to start, plus $10.00 for each system part or feature (Resolution BCS 26-0249, effective July 1, 2026). The county doesn't publish a water heater total, but one heater should come to about $55.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors registered in Pasco, or homeowners who file a notarized Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement.
- Electric utility
- Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO) and Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) and Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- Pasco County Utilities (most unincorporated areas; the county notes there are many public and private providers)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2006 (median) · 77% 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 Wesley Chapel averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Wesley Chapel
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$45.00 to start, plus $10.00 for each system part or feature (Resolution BCS 26-0249, effective July 1, 2026). The county doesn't publish a water heater total, but one heater should come to about $55.. Pasco County Building Construction Services, unincorporated Pasco County fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Wesley Chapel post water heater prices or specials on their websites: EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com, The Clean Plumbers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Wesley Chapel average is shown.
What can change the price in Wesley Chapel?
In its July 2026 exemption notice, Pasco says electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work need a permit no matter the price. Over $5,000, you also need a Notice of Commencement.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Wesley Chapel?
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 →
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wesley Chapel
Lists Wesley Chapel among the areas it serves. Based in Wesley Chapel.
- 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Tampa
Lists Wesley Chapel among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised technicians as professional, hardworking and personable, and one described a smooth replacement of an 11-year-old tank.
Worth knowing Several Yelp reviewers said water heater replacement prices were excessive (one cited $4000, another $5670 for a tankless unit with no itemized bill provided after four requests); the company publicly offered a service manager contact in one 2018 case.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Tampa)
Lists Wesley Chapel among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised quick response to a water heater problem, polite technicians and fast, clean water heater installation.
Worth knowing A Pinellas County customer complained to BBB (2024) that a 2023 water heater install lacked the required permit; after the complaint the company pulled the permit and the customer reported a passed final inspection.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
Lists Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel 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.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel 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.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Tampa)
Lists Wesley Chapel among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- 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 Wesley Chapel 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 WESLEY CHAPEL
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WESLEY CHAPEL
What Wesley Chapel homes are like.
2006Median year built
4%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
18%Heat with utility gas
83%Single-family homes
About 33% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
78% 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 Wesley Chapel.
Plumbing isn't part of the 2026 $7,500 exemption
From July 1, 2026, state law (2026 HB 803) lets Pasco owners do some work under $7,500 without a permit. That doesn't include plumbing, electrical, mechanical or gas work, or anything in a flood hazard area.
Pasco County – When is a building permit not required? (July 2026, PDF) ↗
Inspections by video for heater swaps
Through Pasco's VuSpex program, contractors can have a water heater swap inspected over video. Schedule at inspectionschedulers@mypasco.net or 727-847-8126, option 2.
Your electric company may be WREC
WREC, a co-op owned by its members, serves central Pasco, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric serve other parts of the county. Check your bill before counting on a rebate from Duke or Tampa Electric.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Wesley Chapel homes.
Energy
- Electric: Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) (covers northern and central Pasco County, except near Dade City)
- Electric: Tampa Electric (TECO) (serves parts of Pasco County)
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (covers southwest Pasco County and the Zephyrhills area)
- Gas: CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) (serves southwest and south-central Pasco County)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (where gas lines have been run)
Pasco EDC – Utilities (electric and gas service areas) ↗ · Tampa Electric – economic contribution (service area) ↗ · WREC – About (serves Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter and Polk counties) ↗
Water
Pasco County Utilities (most unincorporated areas; the county notes there are many public and private providers)
Pasco County Utilities – Water Quality Reports ↗ · Pasco County Utilities 2025 CCR – Regional PWS 651-1361 (PDF) ↗ · Pasco EDC – Utilities (electric and gas service areas) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Wesley Chapel homes.
For Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO), Duke Energy Florida, CGS Energy (Clearwater Gas System) and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Wesley Chapel. 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 Wesley Chapel.
Permits and who issues them
Wesley Chapel's permits come from Pasco County, since it's unincorporated. The home plumbing permit type on PascoGateway (Accela) includes water heater replacement; give the equipment location when you apply. A VuSpex video inspection is available to contractors for water heater swaps.
Keep contractor information current in Pasco's system; the county lists outdated information as a frequent reason for rejection. Homeowners acting as contractor use the separate Owner is Contractor Registration Form.
Pasco County Building Construction Services, unincorporated Pasco County ↗ · Pasco County – Building Construction Permits and Forms ↗ · Pasco County – Residential Plumbing permit submittal requirements (PDF) ↗ · Pasco County Resolution BCS 26-0249 fee update (PDF, effective July 1, 2026) ↗ · Pasco County – When is a building permit not required? (July 2026, PDF) ↗ · Pasco County – Inspections (VuSpex virtual inspections) ↗
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 Wesley Chapel.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Creek | 3 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Pasadena Hills | 7 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Duke Energy Florida |
| Land O' Lakes | 8 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Zephyrhills | 9 mi | Check with city | By job value (from $1,000) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lutz | 9 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Thonotosassa | 11 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Wesley Chapel water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Wesley Chapel?
Pasco County Building Construction Services, on PascoGateway. Use the home plumbing permit type, which covers water heater replacement.
Pasco County – Residential Plumbing permit submittal requirements (PDF) ↗
What does the county charge for a permit in Wesley Chapel?
$45 plus $10 for each system part or feature, under the fee resolution effective July 1, 2026. The county doesn't publish a water heater total.
Pasco County Resolution BCS 26-0249 fee update (PDF, effective July 1, 2026) ↗
Who is my electric provider?
It could be WREC (central Pasco), Tampa Electric (parts of Pasco) or Duke Energy Florida (southwest Pasco and the Zephyrhills area). Your bill shows which.
Pasco EDC – Utilities (electric and gas service areas) ↗ · Tampa Electric – economic contribution (service area) ↗
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