Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WINTER PARK
Winter Park Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Winter Park.
Yes, Winter Park requires a permit, and it issues its own: $150 for a stand-alone residential plumbing permit under the fee page revised July 1, 2026. The city runs its own electric utility, bought from Progress Energy in 2005, and its own water system, which treats water with ozone.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Winter Park Building & Permitting Services
- Permit fee
- $150 for a stand-alone residential plumbing permit, or $75 as a sub-permit under a building permit (fee schedule effective Oct 1, 2025; permit page revised effective July 1, 2026).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed contractor, or the owner using the city's Owner Builder Affidavit (Statement of Fact).
- Electric utility
- Winter Park Electric Utility (city-owned)
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
- Water
- City of Winter Park Water & Wastewater Utilities
- Rebate worth checking
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Winter 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 Winter Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$150 for a stand-alone residential plumbing permit, or $75 as a sub-permit under a building permit (fee schedule effective Oct 1, 2025; permit page revised effective July 1, 2026).. City of Winter Park Building & Permitting Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Winter Park post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Brodway Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Winter Park average is shown.
What can change the price in Winter Park?
Stand-alone residential gas permits are also $150, and electrical sub-permits are $75. Permits taken out after the work is done cost triple the normal plumbing, gas or electrical fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Winter 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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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.
Brightwater Plumbing
Lists Winter Park among the areas it serves. Based in Winter Garden.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Orlando)
Lists Winter Park 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 Winter Park 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 Winter 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 WINTER PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WINTER PARK
What Winter Park homes are like.
1976Median year built
56%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
6%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
About 56% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Winter Park.
City-owned electric utility, no water heater rebate
Winter Park runs its own electric utility. Its energy-saving rebates for electric customers currently cover duct repair and insulation, not water heaters.
Deep well water treated with ozone
Winter Park pumps from six Lower Floridan Aquifer wells up to 1,330 feet deep and treats the water with ozone to remove natural hydrogen sulfide. It serves about 23,000 connections across 23 square miles.
Re-inspection fees add up fast
Winter Park charges $50 for a re-inspection, $100 for a repeat on the same item, $300 for a third visit or more, and $100 for a missed inspection.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Winter Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: Winter Park Electric Utility (city-owned) (The city bought the system from Progress Energy Florida and took it over on June 1, 2005)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Winter Park is listed among Peoples Gas' Orange County communities)
- Gas: Florida Public Utilities (FPU) (Winter Park also appears in FPU's natural gas tariff service list)
City of Winter Park Electric Utility ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, counties and communities served ↗ · FPU Consolidated Natural Gas Tariff, communities served ↗
Water
City of Winter Park Water & Wastewater Utilities
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Winter Park homes.
For Winter Park Electric Utility (city-owned), Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU) customers in Winter Park. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Winter Park.
Permits and who issues them
Winter Park's 'Do I Need a Permit?' guide follows the Florida Building Code: replacing any plumbing, gas or electrical system needs a permit, and the plumbing exemptions only cover things like stopping leaks and clearing clogs. Apply on the city's EnerGov self-service portal. The city's HB 803 exemption for work under $7,500 doesn't cover plumbing.
City of Winter Park Building & Permitting Services ↗ · City of Winter Park Building & Permitting Services ↗ · City of Winter Park: Do I Need a Permit? ↗ · City of Winter Park Fee Schedule (effective Oct 1, 2025; building fees revised July 1, 2026) ↗ · City of Winter Park Owner Builder Affidavit ↗
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 Winter Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland | 3 mi | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Fairview Shores | 3 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) |
| Goldenrod | 3 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Azalea Park | 5 mi | Required (county) | $38, | OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission), Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light |
| Casselberry | 5 mi | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Altamonte Springs | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Winter Park water heater questions.
Does HB 803's $7,500 exemption let me skip a water heater permit in Winter Park?
No. The exemption is narrow, and Winter Park still requires a permit to replace any plumbing system. Water heater work falls under the plumbing permit.
City of Winter Park Building & Permitting Services ↗ · City of Winter Park: Do I Need a Permit? ↗
How much is the permit?
$150 for a stand-alone residential plumbing permit, or $75 as a sub-permit under a building permit. Doing the work first and getting the permit after triples the fee.
Does Winter Park Electric offer a water heater rebate?
Not right now. The city's energy-saving rebates cover duct repair and insulation.
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