Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WINTER SPRINGS
Winter Springs Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Winter Springs.
Yes, Winter Springs requires a permit: residential plumbing permits are $15 per fixture with a $45 minimum, under a fee schedule effective November 18, 2024. Contractors register with the city. Duke Energy supplies power, and the city supplies water from Floridan Aquifer wells through three treatment plants.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Winter Springs Building Division (Community Development)
- Permit fee
- Residential plumbing permit: $15 per plumbing fixture, $45 minimum. Miscellaneous permits like a gas line are $45 (Community Development Fee Schedule effective November 18, 2024). Commercial schedules list $65 per water heater.
- Who gets the permit
- Licensed contractors register with the city using its Contractor Registration Form. We found no city rule for homeowners beyond Florida's owner-builder exemption.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
- Water
- City of Winter Springs (three water treatment plants on Floridan Aquifer wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 76% 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 Winter Springs 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 Springs
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeResidential plumbing permit: $15 per plumbing fixture, $45 minimum. Miscellaneous permits like a gas line are $45 (Community Development Fee Schedule effective November 18, 2024). Commercial schedules list $65 per water heater.. City of Winter Springs Building Division (Community Development) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Winter Springs 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 Springs average is shown.
What can change the price in Winter Springs?
A gas line is a $45 miscellaneous permit. Residential electrical permits start at $40.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Winter Springs?
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 →
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Lists Winter Springs 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.
Brodway Plumbing
Lists Winter Springs 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 Springs 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orlando
Lists Winter Springs among the areas it serves. Based in Sanford.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised quick replacements with haul-away and clean-up, clear explanations and fair pricing, and after-hours response during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the accounts found were selected and republished by the company.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Orlando)
Lists Winter Springs 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 Springs 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 Springs 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 SPRINGS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN WINTER SPRINGS
What Winter Springs homes are like.
1989Median year built
23%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
5%Heat with utility gas
79%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
94% 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 Springs.
A second water system in part of the city
The city's drinking water report page also posts reports for the Dovera system next to the City of Winter Springs system. Check your water bill to see which one serves your home.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Winter Springs homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Duke's tariff lists Winter Springs as a franchise community; FPL's 2026 Seminole list doesn't include it)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (Tariff lists Winter Springs)
- Gas: Florida Public Utilities (FPU) (Tariff lists Winter Springs)
Duke Energy Florida tariff Section V, communities served (2013 PSC filing) ↗ · FPL Electric Tariff Section 7, Communities Served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗ · Peoples Gas tariff Sheet 6.101, communities served (effective Jan. 1, 2026) ↗ · Florida Public Utilities natural gas tariff, communities served ↗
Water
City of Winter Springs (three water treatment plants on Floridan Aquifer wells)
Winter Springs – Annual Drinking Water Reports ↗ · 2025 City of Winter Springs Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Winter Springs homes.
For Duke Energy Florida, Peoples Gas (TECO) and Florida Public Utilities (FPU) customers in Winter Springs. 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 Winter Springs.
Permits and who issues them
Winter Springs' Building Division issues permits for and inspects plumbing, fuel gas and electrical work. The city's fee schedule lists a residential plumbing permit, and you apply on the city's Civic Access online portal.
Yes. The Building Division posts a Contractor Registration Form for contractors working in the city.
City of Winter Springs Building Division (Community Development) ↗ · Winter Springs – Building & Permits ↗ · Winter Springs Community Development Fee Schedule (PDF, effective Nov. 18, 2024) ↗ · Winter Springs – Contractor Registration Form ↗
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 Springs.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casselberry | 4 mi | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Longwood | 5 mi | Required | $149.85 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Oviedo | 5 mi | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Goldenrod | 5 mi | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Lake Mary | 6 mi | Required | $35 | Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light |
| Sanford | 7 mi | Required | — | Florida Power & Light (FPL) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Winter Springs water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Winter Springs?
$15 per fixture with a $45 minimum, so replacing one water heater costs the $45 minimum. A gas line is a separate $45 miscellaneous permit.
Does a contractor working in Winter Springs have to register with the city?
Yes. The Building Division publishes a Contractor Registration Form, so contractors register with the city before getting permits.
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